CMI CMI Waste Disposal & Recycling Procedures

Question 1

Which federal agency regulates the disposal of hazardous waste in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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OSHA

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Department of Labor

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CDC

Question 2

What is the correct procedure for disposing of full trash liners in a commercial facility?

Accepted Answer

Tie the bag securely, avoid overfilling, and transport to designated dumpster area

Answer

Leave bags open to compress more waste

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Leave bags in hallways temporarily

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Carry bags with torn or leaking liners without protection

Question 3

What should custodial staff do if they discover a leaking chemical container in the waste stream?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the container, put on appropriate PPE, and report to a supervisor immediately

Answer

Place it in the regular trash

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Pour the contents down the drain

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Ignore it if the amount is small

Question 4

Why is it important not to overfill trash receptacles in custodial operations?

Accepted Answer

Overfilled receptacles create ergonomic injury risks, cause spills, and attract pests

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It wastes liner bags only

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It looks unprofessional only

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There is no safety concern with overfilling

Question 5

What is the purpose of a recycling program in a commercial custodial operation?

Accepted Answer

To divert recyclable materials from landfills and comply with local environmental regulations

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To reduce the custodial staff's workload

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To eliminate the need for regular trash pickup

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Recycling programs are optional and have no regulatory basis

Question 6

How should custodial technicians handle broken glass in waste collection?

Accepted Answer

Place in a rigid puncture-resistant container labeled 'broken glass' before placing in trash

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Sweep directly into a regular trash bag

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Leave it for someone else to handle

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Pack tightly in newspaper only