Ecological Solid Waste Management Quiz

What is the short title of the Act discussed in the text?

• Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

• Ecological Waste Management Act of 2000

• Environmental Waste Management Act of 2000

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Which of the following is NOT a declared policy of the State?

• Utilize environmentally-sound methods

• Encourage incineration of waste

• Promote national research and development programs

• Ensure the protection of public health

What does 'segregation at source' refer to?

• Sorting waste at the disposal site

• Transporting waste to a landfill

• Separating waste at the point of origin

• Combining different types of waste

What is the role of the National Solid Waste Management Commission?

• To manage recycling centers

• To oversee the implementation of solid waste management plans

• To collect waste from households

• To enforce penalties for littering

Which of the following is defined as 'bulky wastes'?

• Organic waste from gardens

• Large worn-out or broken household items

• Waste generated from farms

• Hazardous waste from hospitals

What is the purpose of the National Ecology Center?

• To enforce waste management laws

• To collect waste from local communities

• To manage landfills

• To provide consulting and training services

Which department is responsible for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources?

• Department of Trade and Industry

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Health

What does 'resource recovery' refer to?

• The extraction of recyclable materials from waste

• The incineration of waste materials

• The collection of hazardous waste

• The disposal of solid waste in landfills

What is the definition of 'hazardous waste'?

• Waste that poses a risk to human health or the environment

• Waste that is biodegradable

• Waste that can be recycled

• Waste that is generated from households

Which of the following is a function of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources?

• Prepare an annual National Solid Waste Management Status Report

• Collect waste from all local government units

• Manage recycling centers across the country

• Enforce penalties for illegal dumping