Understanding Waste and Environmental Legislation

What is the primary environmental impact of sending construction waste to landfill sites?

• Increased biodiversity

• Land and groundwater pollution

• Improved air quality

• Reduced carbon emissions

Which of the following is NOT a key term defined in the context of waste management?

• Recycle

• Environment

• Biodiversity

• Pollution

What is the main purpose of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 (COPA)?

• To promote recycling in households

• To address environmental issues like waste, water, and air pollution

• To increase industrial production

• To reduce noise pollution in rural areas only

Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA), what is considered an offence?

• Recycling waste

• Depositing waste on land without a licence

• Using renewable energy sources

• Planting trees in urban areas

Which agency was created by the Environment Act 1995 to oversee environmental management?

• The National Health Service

• The Environment Agency

• The British Broadcasting Corporation

• The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

What is the primary focus of the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005?

• To promote the use of solar energy

• To control the tracking and movement of hazardous waste

• To increase the production of hazardous materials

• To ban the use of plastic bags

What is the main goal of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (WEEE Regulations)?

• To increase the production of electronic devices

• To reduce the amount of WEEE sent to landfill sites

• To promote the use of fossil fuels

• To ban the sale of electronic equipment

Which of the following is considered hazardous waste under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005?

• Cardboard boxes

• Fluorescent tubes

• Wooden pallets

• Glass bottles

What is the maximum fine for a person or organisation found guilty under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 (COPA)?

• £1,000

• £2,500

• £5,000

• £10,000

Which of the following is NOT covered by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA)?

• Waste

• Contaminated land

• Renewable energy

• Statutory nuisance