CRP Cheat Sheet 2026
The 30 highest-yield CRP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.
- Which federal agency administers the primary solid waste and recycling grant programs under RCRA? → U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- What is an important factor in Environmental Regulations & Compliance? → Use best practices in environmental regulations & compliance
- Which term describes a recycled-content purchasing requirement written into government procurement contracts to stimulate demand for recovered materials? → Buy Recycled policy (or Comprehensive Procurement Guideline)
- Which factor most affects the cost per ton for recycling collection? → Population density and distance between service stops
- What does 'residual rate' mean in MRF operations? → The percentage of incoming material that cannot be recycled and must be sent to disposal
- The term 'China Sword' refers to what major market disruption in recycling? → China's 2018 policy restricting imports of contaminated recyclables
- Which composting technology uses enclosed, mechanically aerated vessels to control temperature, moisture, and odors? → In-vessel composting
- Which action best positions a MRF to attract premium-paying domestic end-markets for mixed rigid plastics? → Invest in optical sorters to separate plastics by resin type and color
- What is a key element of Recycling Operations & Program Management? → Track material collection data
- What is a major operational challenge commonly encountered in residential curbside organics collection programs? → High contamination rates from non-organic items placed in the organics bin
- What is a 'revenue-sharing agreement' in the MRF–municipality relationship? → A contract where the MRF pays the municipality a portion of commodity sales revenue
- Which type of collection vehicle is specifically designed to collect source-separated recyclables in multiple compartments without mixing materials? → Split-body or compartmentalized collection truck
- What is an important factor in Public Education & Outreach Programs? → Use best practices in public education & outreach programs
- What are the two primary outputs of anaerobic digestion of organic waste? → Biogas and digestate
- Which recycled commodity is most susceptible to price volatility driven by overseas export demand, historically affecting US MRF economics? → Mixed paper and cardboard (OCC/ONP)
- Which EPA regulation under the Clean Water Act establishes standards governing the land application of biosolids used in composting programs? → EPA 40 CFR Part 503
- What economic concept explains why a recycling program may be justified even when commodity revenues don't cover operating costs? → Avoided disposal cost
- What is the primary advantage of a single-stream recycling collection system compared to a dual-stream system? → Increased resident participation due to collection convenience
- Which tool does the EPA provide to help local governments calculate the jobs, wages, and tax revenue generated by recycling and composting activities? → Recycling Economic Information (REI) study and REMI economic modeling tools
- What is the primary purpose of a 'floor price' clause in a recyclable commodity offtake contract? → To guarantee the seller a minimum price per ton regardless of market conditions
- A state recycling grant program requires a 25% local match. If a community is awarded $150,000, how much must the community contribute? → $50,000
- What is an important factor in Waste Reduction Strategies & Material Recovery? → Use best practices in waste reduction strategies & material recovery
- What is the primary reason HDPE #2 natural (clear/white) is worth more than HDPE #2 colored? → Natural HDPE can be dyed any color during remanufacturing, giving it broader market uses
- In recycling commodity trading, what does a 'spot market' transaction mean? → A one-time sale of material at the current prevailing market price
- What is the primary greenhouse gas concern associated with organic waste disposed in landfills? → Methane generated from anaerobic decomposition
- What is a key element of Recycling Operations & Program Management? → Track material collection data
- What is an important factor in Public Education & Outreach Programs? → Use best practices in public education & outreach programs
- What is the primary advantage of single-stream recycling collection over dual-stream? → Higher participation rates due to greater convenience for residents
- What is an important factor in Public Education & Outreach Programs? → Use best practices in public education & outreach programs
- What is an important factor in Waste Reduction Strategies & Material Recovery? → Use best practices in waste reduction strategies & material recovery
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