Pt 4 Environmental and sustainability

What is all site waste classified as?

• Household waste

• Industrial waste

• Biodegradable waste

• Recyclable waste

What is the legal requirement for disposing of waste from a site?

• Burning it

• Fly tipping

• Using a commercial skip

• Leaving it on site

Who is responsible for cleaning up and disposing of waste in a domestic property?

• The homeowner

• The waste disposal company

• The local authority

• Individual plumbers and electricians

What cannot be disposed of in a customer's dustbin?

• Household waste

• Food waste

• Garden waste

• Industrial waste

Who are commercial skip hire firms registered with?

• Environmental agencies

• Recycling centers

• The local authority

• Construction companies

What is a key principle in managing site waste?

• Store all waste in one place

• Only recycle at the end of the project

• Continually tidy up as work progresses

• Tidy up only at the end of the day

What type of waste is asbestos classified as?

• Hazardous

• Non Hazardous

• Recyclable

• Inert

Which material is noted for having a reasonable scrap value?

• Copper

• Cardboard

• Plastic

• Glass

Under which regulations do many electrical items fall?

• WEEE regulations

• Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Recycling Regulations

• Industrial Waste Regulations

What should never be done with plastics?

• Separated by type

• Burnt

• Recycled

• Disposed of in commercial skips