Collection Systems & Logistics Flashcards
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Which routing optimization strategy reduces collection vehicle fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions most effectively?
Answer: Dynamic route optimization software that minimizes total route miles based on real-time set-out data
Dynamic route optimization software continuously recalculates the most efficient routes based on actual participation data, reducing unnecessary miles driven.
What is a 'franchise agreement' in municipal recycling collection?
Answer: An exclusive contract granting a private hauler the right to collect recyclables within a defined service area in exchange for specified service levels and fees
A franchise agreement gives one hauler exclusive rights to serve a geographic area, ensuring consistent service while obligating the hauler to meet performance standards.
Overflow contamination from overfilled recycling carts most often results in which downstream problem?
Answer: Loose material scattered on the street, increasing litter and contaminating remaining loads
Overfilled carts cause loose materials to spill during collection, creating litter, potential contamination of storm drains, and negative community perception of the recycling program.
Which collection system design feature most improves glass recovery quality for a bottle-to-bottle glass market?
Answer: Source-separated glass collection in a dedicated container separate from other recyclables
Collecting glass separately from other recyclables prevents it from breaking and contaminating other streams, producing cleaner cullet that meets bottle manufacturers' specifications.
What is a 'ton-per-household' (TPH) metric used to evaluate in curbside recycling programs?
Answer: The annual weight of recyclables diverted per participating household, used to benchmark program performance
Tons per household is a key performance indicator comparing how much recyclable material each participating household contributes annually, enabling benchmarking across programs.
A coordinator discovers that 18% of loads arriving at the MRF contain more than 10% contamination by weight. What is the FIRST corrective action?
Answer: Conduct a waste sort to identify which routes and material types are generating the highest contamination, then target outreach to those neighborhoods
Identifying the specific routes and contaminant types through a waste sort is the essential diagnostic step before any corrective outreach or operational change can be effective.