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Sanitation MCQ Exam Flashcards

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  1. What is the NYC DSNY's primary responsibility during a declared sanitation emergency?

    Answer: Prioritizing public health by maintaining refuse removal to prevent disease

    During emergencies, DSNY prioritizes maintaining refuse collection to protect public health and prevent unsanitary conditions that breed disease.

  2. Which type of truck is most commonly used for curbside recycling collection in NYC?

    Answer: Rear-loading split-body collection truck

    Rear-loading split-body trucks allow separate compartments for different recyclable streams (paper vs. metal/glass/plastic) collected simultaneously.

  3. An NYC sanitation worker observes a fellow worker accepting cash from a resident in exchange for taking extra bags. This is:

    Answer: A violation of DSNY ethics rules and must be reported

    NYC DSNY employees are prohibited from accepting gratuities or payments from residents as it constitutes corruption under city ethics rules.

  4. What does the NYC 'Organics Collection' program primarily collect?

    Answer: Food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste from eligible properties

    NYC's organics program collects food scraps, food-soiled paper products, and yard waste for composting rather than landfilling.

  5. A sanitation truck becomes stuck in a snowdrift during winter operations. The driver's first action should be to:

    Answer: Notify dispatch and follow procedures for vehicle recovery

    Dispatch must be notified when a vehicle becomes immobilized so proper recovery equipment and personnel can be deployed safely.

  6. Under NYC rules, what is the fine range a property owner faces for failing to clear snow from the sidewalk adjacent to their property within the required timeframe?

    Answer: $100–$350

    NYC property owners face fines of $100 to $350 for failing to clear sidewalks of snow and ice within the required timeframe after snowfall ends.

  7. The 'DSNY Stuff Exchange' program is designed to:

    Answer: Let residents give away usable items to prevent them from entering the waste stream

    The Stuff Exchange program enables NYC residents to offer reusable items for free, diverting them from landfills and extending product life cycles.