Solid Waste Management Quiz

What is the definition of solid waste according to Eugene A. Glysson (1999)?

• By-products of animal and human activities that include gases and liquids

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

• Combustible materials generated by industries

• Hazardous substances managed by public authorities

What is the primary objective of solid waste management systems?

• To increase industrial waste production

• To minimize public health risks while ensuring environmental conservation

• To prioritize waste disposal over recycling

• To regulate household water use

Which of the following is classified as a source of residential waste?

• Light industrial waste

• Office stationery waste

• Garden refuse

• Public litters

How is waste classified based on safety parameters?

• Domestic or industrial

• Biodegradable or combustible

• Hazardous or radioactive

• Glass or paper

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

• To incinerate solid waste

• To store waste temporarily while ensuring hygienic conditions

• To manage wastewater from residential buildings

• To separate hazardous waste

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

• Paper

• Food waste

• Plastic bags

• Metal waste

Which system transports refuse using vacuum suction technology?

• Water-borne system

• Gravity system

• Pneumatic refuse handling system

• Manual refuse collection system

What does the term “sanitary landfill” refer to?

• A site for dumping untreated waste

• A landfill that uses engineering measures to minimize pollution

• A location where waste is incinerated before burial

• An open landfill used for biodegradable waste only

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

• Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation Act 2007

• Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act 2007

• Environmental Protection Act 2007

• Solid Waste Management Licensing Act 2007

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

• The appeal process for waste management violations

• The licensing of waste transportation services

• Penalizing offenders for non-compliance with waste management rules

• Procedures for recycling hazardous materials