CPE649: SCHEDULED WASTE

What is scheduled waste?

• Recyclable waste such as paper, box and plastic
• Any waste falling within the categories of waste listed in the first schedule, Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Reg 2005
• Domestic waste from food, consumable items etc.
• Waste from construction activities such as debris.

Which one is NOT a legal requirements of Scheduled Wastes?

• GUIDELINES FOR PACKAGING, LABELLING AND STORAGE OF SCHEDULED WASTES IN MALAYSIA
• Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) regulations 2009
• Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) regulations 2005
• Environmental Quality Act 1974

The scheduled wastes label shall be a square set at an angle of 45 degrees. The dimension of the label shall not be

• less than 10 mm by 10 mm
• more than 10 mm by 10 mm
• more than 100 mm by 100 mm
• less than 100 mm by 100 mm

Select WRONG statement on requirements of scheduled wastes storage area.

• The floor of the storage area and loading and unloading area must be covered with concrete or any suitable lining material, free of cracks and gaps.
• The loading and unloading area should be designed to contain any spillage.
• The storage area should be equipped with ventilation system for volatile wastes.
• The storage place should be sheltered or roofed with suitable covering material.

Select WRONG statement of scheduled waste storage.

• Store for 180 days or less after its first generation date.
• Storage quantity accumulated on site more than 20MT after grant a written approval from Director General.
• Storage quantity accumulated on site not more than 20MT
• Storage quantity accumulated on site more than 20MT after grant a written approval from Director General with conditions only.

How long the scheduled waste is allowed to be stored at the premised?

• 180 days
• 6 months
• 3 months
• 120 days

What is the maximum of quantity is allowed to be stored in the premise according to Environmental Quality Act 1974 and its regulation?

• 10 MT
• 20 MT
• 30 MT
• 40 MT

Scheduled waste record keeping inventory __________ from the date of waste generation.

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years

A competent person to handle scheduled waste ...

• CePSWAM
• CePIETSO
• CESSWI
• CIPETS

Choose WRONG statement.

• Regulation 4 - Disposal of scheduled waste
• Regulation 5 - Treatment of scheduled waste
• Regulation 8 - Storage of scheduled waste
• Regulation 10 - Labelling of scheduled waste