Sanitation Worker Flashcards
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A NYC sanitation worker finds a 55-gallon drum labeled 'hazardous waste' on the curb. What is the correct action?
Answer: Leave it and notify a supervisor
Hazardous materials require special handling and must not be collected with regular refuse; workers must report them to a supervisor.
When a sanitation worker is assigned to a collection route, what document outlines the streets and pickup schedule?
Answer: Route card
A route card specifies the streets, timing, and collection details for a worker's assigned collection route.
Which of the following best describes the NYC DSNY policy on collection of bulk items such as furniture?
Answer: Bulk items are collected on designated bulk collection days or by appointment
NYC DSNY collects bulk items like furniture on scheduled bulk collection days or through a special bulk appointment system.
A sanitation worker notices the truck's hydraulic packer is making an unusual grinding noise. What should the worker do first?
Answer: Stop operation and notify the garage immediately
Unusual mechanical sounds indicate a potential equipment failure; workers must stop operations and report to the garage to prevent injury.
Under NYC rules, how must residents prepare metal recyclables such as cans for curbside collection?
Answer: Placed in clear plastic bags or rigid bins
Metal cans and recyclable metals must be placed in clear plastic bags or rigid containers for curbside recycling pickup.
What is the primary purpose of the NYC DSNY tonnage report completed after each collection shift?
Answer: To track the amount of material collected for billing and planning
Tonnage reports help DSNY track collected waste volumes, which is used for budget planning, billing, and operational analysis.
A resident asks a sanitation worker to collect a pile of dirt and rocks from a landscaping project. What should the worker say?
Answer: Dirt, soil, and rocks are not accepted in curbside collection
NYC DSNY does not collect dirt, soil, rocks, or construction debris through curbside collection; residents must hire private carters.