Sanitation MCQ Exam Flashcards

What is the correct procedure when a sanitation truck is involved in a minor fender-bender with a parked car?

Answer: Stop, secure the scene, notify dispatch and police, and file an accident report

Any vehicle accident involving a DSNY truck requires an immediate stop, police notification, and formal incident reporting regardless of severity.

NYC's 'zero waste' goal aims to achieve what by 2030?

Answer: Send zero waste to landfills by maximizing recycling, composting, and reduction

NYC's Zero Waste goal targets diverting all recoverable materials from landfills through a combination of recycling, composting, and waste reduction strategies.

Which of the following best describes the term 'putrescible waste'?

Answer: Organic waste that decomposes and generates odors, such as food scraps

Putrescible waste is organic material capable of decomposing through bacterial action, producing odors and potential health hazards if not collected promptly.

A NYC sanitation worker is assigned to a new district for the day. Before beginning collection, the worker should:

Answer: Review the route sheet and familiarize themselves with the assigned route

Reviewing the route sheet ensures the worker knows collection points, special stops, and any route-specific instructions before beginning the shift.

What is the primary purpose of NYC's 'containerization' requirement for residential buildings with 9 or more units?

Answer: To keep garbage off sidewalks, improve aesthetics, and reduce pest activity

Containerization requirements reduce the amount of time bags sit exposed on sidewalks, which significantly cuts rodent activity and improves neighborhood cleanliness.

Which of the following is the correct way to handle a situation where a resident verbally abuses a sanitation worker on the job?

Answer: Remain professional, disengage from the confrontation, and report the incident to a supervisor

DSNY workers are expected to remain professional in all public interactions; confrontations should be disengaged from and reported through proper supervisory channels.

Under NYC law, which entity is responsible for cleaning litter from city streets and public spaces as part of its core mandate?

Answer: NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)

The NYC Department of Sanitation holds the primary mandate for street cleaning, litter basket collection, and maintaining cleanliness of public spaces citywide.