Unit 202PH -PPT8

Which statement best defines construction waste in a site context?

• Only hazardous substances from demolition

• Damaged tools that workers replace

• Materials discarded from construction activities

• Items stored on site but never used

From the diagram of the waste hierarchy, which stage is the highest priority action?

• Recycling materials onsite

• Recovery through energy processes

• Prevention of waste generation

• Final disposal to landfill

Which example aligns with 'preparing for re-use' rather than 'recycling'?

• Refurbishing doors for another project

• Shredding timber into chipboard

• Incinerating offcuts for heat

• Sending rubble directly to landfill

Under the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, what must companies apply when transferring waste?

• Supplier quality assurance checks

• Planning permission procedures

• Only hazardous waste codes

• The waste management hierarchy

Which action corresponds to the lowest tier of the waste hierarchy shown?

• Preparing components for re-use

• Disposal as residual waste

• Recovery via energy-from-waste

• Recycling construction materials

Which statement best describes non-hazardous construction waste?

• Waste requiring specialised handling and permits

• Waste always produced during demolition activities

• Waste not endangering environment or human health

• Waste posing significant risk to human health

On a constrained site, what is the most appropriate action if multiple skips cannot be accommodated?

• Mix all waste and send directly to landfill

• Delay works until space becomes available

• Burn wood waste to reduce volume on site

• Use a licensed waste manager to recover recyclables

Which combination of skip types should be available at minimum to support segregation?

• Metal, plastic, hazardous

• Wood, inert, mixed

• Organic, glass, paper

• Concrete, soil, gypsum

Why is segregating waste into separate material streams recommended on construction sites?

• It increases project duration and labour hours

• It minimises costs and maximises recovery

• It simplifies compliance by reducing documentation

• It avoids any need for worker training

Which statement best describes a construction firm's duty of care regarding waste?

• Store waste until council collects it weekly

• Reduce waste only when recycling is available

• Manage business waste to avoid environmental harm

• Delegate all waste tasks to the site supervisor