NYC Hazardous Waste Identification and Handling

Question 1

Which of the following items is classified as household hazardous waste (HHW) in NYC?

Accepted Answer

Motor oil

Answer

Empty cardboard boxes

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Latex paint (dried)

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Plastic water bottles

Question 2

When a NYC sanitation worker encounters a leaking container suspected of containing hazardous material, what is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Step back and contact a supervisor immediately

Answer

Attempt to seal the container with tape

Answer

Pick up the container and place it in the truck

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Pour the contents into a drain

Question 3

Which NYC program allows residents to drop off household hazardous waste at designated facilities?

Accepted Answer

SAFE Disposal Events

Answer

NYC HHW Drop-Off Program

Answer

NYC CleanUp Initiative

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GreenWaste Program

Question 4

Which symbol on a container indicates that its contents are flammable?

Accepted Answer

A flame icon

Answer

A skull and crossbones

Answer

An exclamation point

Answer

A tree with a dead fish

Question 5

In NYC, used syringes and sharps discarded on the street are considered what type of waste?

Accepted Answer

Regulated medical waste

Answer

General solid waste

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Recyclable material

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Electronic waste

Question 6

What does the acronym SDS stand for in the context of hazardous materials?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet

Answer

Sanitation Data Sheet

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Substance Disposal Summary

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Solid Disposal Standard

Question 7

Which color coding is used to identify compressed gas cylinders containing oxygen in hazardous material contexts?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Red

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Yellow

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Blue