Sanitation Exam Flashcards

A NYC sanitation worker finds a sealed container leaking an unknown liquid during collection. The correct first action is to:

Answer: Do not touch it and notify a supervisor immediately

Unknown leaking containers may contain hazardous materials; workers must not touch them and must notify a supervisor.

Under NYC sanitation rules, which of the following is the correct way to dispose of used hypodermic needles?

Answer: Place in a puncture-resistant sharps container

Sharps must be placed in an approved puncture-resistant container before disposal to protect sanitation workers.

The NYC DSNY uses a 'color-coded' bin system for organics. The correct color for organics/composting bins is:

Answer: Brown

NYC uses brown bins for organics and composting material as part of its curbside composting program.

Which of the following is a valid reason for a NYC sanitation crew to skip a scheduled stop?

Answer: The block is too narrow for the truck to pass safely

Legitimate safety hazards such as a street too narrow for safe truck passage justify skipping a stop.

NYC law requires that trash bags be set out at the curb no earlier than how many hours before collection?

Answer: 8 hours

As of NYC's containerization rules phased in through 2024-2025, bags may not be put out more than 8 hours before collection.

Which of the following best describes the role of a NYC Sanitation Enforcement Agent?

Answer: They issue summonses for sanitation code violations

Sanitation Enforcement Agents patrol neighborhoods and issue summonses to property owners who violate sanitation codes.

When two NYC DSNY workers are assigned to a rear-loading collection truck, who is responsible for directing the driver when backing up?

Answer: The worker not operating the packer guides the driver

The worker not operating the packer is responsible for spotting and guiding the driver during backing maneuvers.