NYC Sanitation Exam 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

20 zones

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Report the injury immediately and seek first aid

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Staten Island

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

DSNY enforcement agents

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Empty aerosol cans

Answer

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

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