NYC Sanitation MCQ Exam 5

Question 1

What is the correct procedure when a sanitation truck is involved in a minor fender-bender with a parked car?

Accepted Answer

Stop, secure the scene, notify dispatch and police, and file an accident report

Answer

Any vehicle accident involving a DSNY truck requires an immediate stop, police notification, and formal incident reporting regardless of severity.

Question 2

NYC's 'zero waste' goal aims to achieve what by 2030?

Accepted Answer

Send zero waste to landfills by maximizing recycling, composting, and reduction

Answer

NYC's Zero Waste goal targets diverting all recoverable materials from landfills through a combination of recycling, composting, and waste reduction strategies.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the term 'putrescible waste'?

Accepted Answer

Organic waste that decomposes and generates odors, such as food scraps

Answer

Putrescible waste is organic material capable of decomposing through bacterial action, producing odors and potential health hazards if not collected promptly.

Question 4

A NYC sanitation worker is assigned to a new district for the day. Before beginning collection, the worker should:

Accepted Answer

Review the route sheet and familiarize themselves with the assigned route

Answer

Reviewing the route sheet ensures the worker knows collection points, special stops, and any route-specific instructions before beginning the shift.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of NYC's 'containerization' requirement for residential buildings with 9 or more units?

Accepted Answer

To keep garbage off sidewalks, improve aesthetics, and reduce pest activity

Answer

Containerization requirements reduce the amount of time bags sit exposed on sidewalks, which significantly cuts rodent activity and improves neighborhood cleanliness.

NYC - Sanitation Test Practice Test

NYC - Sanitation Test Practice Test

NYC Sanitation MCQ Exam 5