EPA Containment Setup & Waste Disposal 2

Question 1

Lead renovation waste (paint chips, used sheeting, disposable PPE) is classified under federal regulations as:

Accepted Answer

Household hazardous waste, typically exempt from RCRA hazardous waste regulations

Answer

RCRA listed hazardous waste requiring a licensed hazardous waste hauler

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Universal waste requiring special manifesting

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Solid waste requiring incineration at a licensed facility

Question 2

How should lead renovation waste be packaged before disposal?

Accepted Answer

In sealed, heavy-duty plastic bags or containers labeled as containing lead

Answer

In standard paper bags placed in regular trash bins

Answer

In open metal bins for air-drying before disposal

Answer

In clear plastic bags to allow waste inspectors to verify contents

Question 3

When must used polyethylene sheeting from a lead renovation project be disposed of?

Accepted Answer

It must be folded inward, sealed, and disposed of as lead waste before leaving the work site

Answer

It can be reused on the next renovation project if it appears clean

Answer

It must be laundered at a hazardous waste facility before reuse

Answer

It can be left on-site for the property owner to dispose of

Question 4

Which tool is required for the final cleaning step after removing lead renovation containment?

Accepted Answer

HEPA vacuum followed by wet mopping with a damp cloth or mop

Answer

Standard shop vacuum with a dust filter

Answer

Dry sweeping with a soft-bristle broom

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Leaf blower to clear dust into the containment zone

Question 5

A contractor generates lead paint chips and dust during a renovation. Who is responsible for proper waste disposal?

Accepted Answer

The renovation firm performing the work

Answer

The property owner, since it is their property

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The waste hauler contracted to remove the debris

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The EPA regional office with jurisdiction over the project

Question 6

Waste water from wet methods used during lead renovation (wet sanding, misting) must be:

Accepted Answer

Collected and disposed of properly — not poured down storm drains

Answer

Poured down household drains since it is diluted

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Collected only if the renovation is larger than 100 square feet

Answer

Left to evaporate in the containment area before disposal