Sanitation Exam Flashcards

NYC's commercial waste zone system divides the city into how many designated zones for private carters?

Answer: 20 zones

NYC divided the city into 20 commercial waste zones as part of its Commercial Waste Zones reform.

A NYC sanitation worker sustains a minor cut during collection. According to DSNY safety protocol, the worker should:

Answer: Report the injury immediately and seek first aid

All work-related injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported immediately per DSNY safety protocol.

Which NYC borough has its own dedicated refuse disposal facility separate from the others?

Answer: Staten Island

Staten Island was home to the Fresh Kills Landfill, the borough's primary disposal site, now closed and being converted to a park.

A building superintendent in NYC fails to provide adequate space for recycling bins. Who may issue a violation?

Answer: DSNY enforcement agents

DSNY enforcement agents are authorized to issue violations for failure to provide proper recycling accommodations.

Under NYC rules, which of the following must be recycled as metal?

Answer: Empty aerosol cans

Empty aerosol cans are accepted as metal recycling in NYC; other options do not qualify for curbside metal recycling.

NYC's 'Rat Mitigation Zones' were created to address rodent infestations. Which DSNY practice is central to reducing rats?

Answer: Requiring containerized trash instead of open bags on sidewalks

Containerization prevents rats from accessing loose garbage bags, which is the primary food source driving infestations.

Which of the following best describes a NYC sanitation worker's civil service status after completing probation?

Answer: Permanent civil service employee with job protections

After passing the probationary period, NYC sanitation workers become permanent civil service employees with full job protections.