Solid Waste Management Flashcard

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Solid waste (according to Eugene A. Glysson, 1999)

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Materials deemed by their owner to no longer possess value and are discarded

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What is the primary objective of solid waste management systems?

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To minimize public health risks while ensuring environmental conservation

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Source of residential waste: Light industrial waste, Office stationery waste, Garden refuse, Public litters

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Garden refuse

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How is waste classified based on safety parameters?

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Hazardous or radioactive

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What is the purpose of the Refuse Receptacle Chamber (RRC)?

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To store waste temporarily while ensuring hygienic conditions

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What material is unsuitable for disposal through a food disposal unit?

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Plastic bags

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Which system transports refuse using vacuum suction technology?

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Pneumatic refuse handling system

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Sanitary landfill

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A landfill that uses engineering measures to minimize pollution

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Which act governs the licensing of solid waste management facilities in Malaysia?

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Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation Act 2007

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The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Compounding of Offences) Regulations 2011 pertains to:

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Penalizing offenders for non-compliance with waste management rules