NYC Sanitation MCQ Exam 4

Question 1

What is the NYC DSNY's primary responsibility during a declared sanitation emergency?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing public health by maintaining refuse removal to prevent disease

Answer

During emergencies, DSNY prioritizes maintaining refuse collection to protect public health and prevent unsanitary conditions that breed disease.

Question 2

Which type of truck is most commonly used for curbside recycling collection in NYC?

Accepted Answer

Rear-loading split-body collection truck

Answer

Rear-loading split-body trucks allow separate compartments for different recyclable streams (paper vs. metal/glass/plastic) collected simultaneously.

Question 3

An NYC sanitation worker observes a fellow worker accepting cash from a resident in exchange for taking extra bags. This is:

Accepted Answer

A violation of DSNY ethics rules and must be reported

Answer

NYC DSNY employees are prohibited from accepting gratuities or payments from residents as it constitutes corruption under city ethics rules.

Question 4

What does the NYC 'Organics Collection' program primarily collect?

Accepted Answer

Food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste from eligible properties

Answer

NYC's organics program collects food scraps, food-soiled paper products, and yard waste for composting rather than landfilling.

Question 5

A sanitation truck becomes stuck in a snowdrift during winter operations. The driver's first action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Notify dispatch and follow procedures for vehicle recovery

Answer

Dispatch must be notified when a vehicle becomes immobilized so proper recovery equipment and personnel can be deployed safely.

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