NYC Hazardous Waste Identification and Handling 3

Question 1

NYC residents who generate large amounts of hazardous waste through home-based businesses are classified as what type of hazardous waste generator?

Accepted Answer

Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)

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Large Quantity Generator (LQG)

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Conditionally Exempt Generator

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Residential Exempt Generator

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of hazardous waste under RCRA?

Accepted Answer

Biodegradability

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Ignitability

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Corrosivity

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Reactivity

Question 3

When NYC sanitation workers discover asbestos-containing materials (ACM) on a collection route, what is the proper procedure?

Accepted Answer

Leave it, mark the location, and notify a supervisor

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Collect it immediately to clear the sidewalk

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Break it into smaller pieces for easier handling

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Wet it down and place it in a sealed bag

Question 4

What is the recommended first step when a NYC sanitation worker is splashed with an unknown chemical substance?

Accepted Answer

Flush the affected area with large amounts of water for at least 15–20 minutes

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Apply a neutralizing agent immediately

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Cover the area with a dry cloth

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Wait for medical personnel before doing anything

Question 5

Which NYC agency is primarily responsible for responding to hazardous material spills or incidents on public streets?

Accepted Answer

FDNY Hazmat Operations

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NYC DSNY

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NYC DEP

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NYC DOT

Question 6

Under NYC law, which of the following waste types requires a NYC DSNY special permit for disposal?

Accepted Answer

Construction and demolition debris

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Regular household garbage

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Clean cardboard

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Dry leaves

Question 7

What does the term 'manifest' refer to in the context of hazardous waste transportation?

Accepted Answer

A legal document tracking hazardous waste from generation to disposal

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A physical inventory of all garbage trucks

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A map of hazardous waste disposal sites

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A label on a hazardous container