Hazardous Waste Identification and Handling Flashcards
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NYC residents who generate large amounts of hazardous waste through home-based businesses are classified as what type of hazardous waste generator?
Answer: Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG)
Home-based businesses generating small quantities of hazardous waste typically fall under the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) classification under EPA regulations.
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of hazardous waste under RCRA?
Answer: Biodegradability
The four RCRA characteristics of hazardous waste are ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity — biodegradability is not one of them.
When NYC sanitation workers discover asbestos-containing materials (ACM) on a collection route, what is the proper procedure?
Answer: Leave it, mark the location, and notify a supervisor
Asbestos-containing materials require special licensed abatement contractors; sanitation workers must not handle ACM but instead notify supervisors who will arrange proper disposal.
What is the recommended first step when a NYC sanitation worker is splashed with an unknown chemical substance?
Answer: Flush the affected area with large amounts of water for at least 15–20 minutes
Flushing with large amounts of water for at least 15–20 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical, which is the universal first-aid response for most chemical exposures.
Which NYC agency is primarily responsible for responding to hazardous material spills or incidents on public streets?
Answer: FDNY Hazmat Operations
The FDNY Hazmat Operations unit is the primary emergency responder for hazardous material incidents on NYC streets, coordinating containment and cleanup.
Under NYC law, which of the following waste types requires a NYC DSNY special permit for disposal?
Answer: Construction and demolition debris
Construction and demolition (C&D) debris is a regulated waste category in NYC that requires a special permit and must be handled by licensed private carters, not DSNY.
What does the term 'manifest' refer to in the context of hazardous waste transportation?
Answer: A legal document tracking hazardous waste from generation to disposal
A hazardous waste manifest is a required legal document under RCRA that tracks the waste from its point of generation through transport to its final disposal facility (cradle-to-grave tracking).