Waste Management and Recycling

How much waste do Americans produce per person per day?

• 7.2 pounds

• 10.5 pounds

• 4.9 pounds

• 2.5 pounds

What is the total amount of waste produced by Las Vegas per year?

• 7 billion pounds

• 3 billion pounds

• 1 billion pounds

• 5 billion pounds

What is the size of the Apex Landfill?

• 500 acres

• 1000 acres

• 1900 acres

• 1500 acres

How many trucks enter the Apex Landfill each day?

• 250 trucks

• 150 trucks

• 100 trucks

• 50 trucks

What is the purpose of compactors in the landfill?

• To extract methane gas

• To spread the trash evenly

• To separate recyclables

• To compress the trash

What is the main environmental problem associated with trash decay?

• Soil erosion

• Methane emissions

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

What is the purpose of the sorting machines in the recycling center?

• To burn the recyclables for energy

• To separate recyclables based on color and density

• To compact the recyclables for storage

• To convert recyclables into new products

What is the new challenge faced by recycling centers due to online retailers?

• Higher transportation costs

• Increased energy consumption

• Overwhelming amount of cardboard

• Excessive use of water

What is the innovative solution for managing food waste in Las Vegas?

• Feeding it to livestock

• Composting it for fertilizer

• Sending it to other cities

• Dumping it in the ocean

What is the main source of energy production at the Apex Landfill?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Geothermal power

• Methane gas combustion