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What is a requirement for vehicles that collect solid waste?

  • They must be painted a specific color.
  • They should consider road size and condition. (correct)
  • They must be able to collect hazardous waste.
  • They need to have a minimum engine power.

Which of the following is an example of biodegradable waste?

  • Glass jars
  • Plastic bottles
  • Metal cans
  • Fruit and vegetable peelings (correct)

What factor is NOT a component of proper composting management?

  • Sound insulation (correct)
  • Aeration
  • Moisture Content
  • Raw Material

In which condition should composting facilities not be located?

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What is vermi composting primarily based on?

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Which type of waste is classified as non-biodegradable?

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Maintaining aerobic conditions in compost piles is important to prevent which of the following?

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What is one of the salient features required for record keeping in composting facilities?

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What is the primary function of collection in solid waste management?

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Which collection method involves collectors entering a homeowner's property?

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Which of the following types of collection requires homeowners to return containers after use?

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What is a significant expense in solid waste management systems?

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What is route optimization in solid waste management?

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The cost of collection can account for what percentage of total solid waste management expenses?

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What is prioritized during the waste processing at a Waste Transfer Station?

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Which record is not required to be maintained at a waste facility?

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Which collection method involves placing containers at the alley line for workers to pick up?

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What is the maximum time allowed for waste to be removed from the facility after receipt?

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What is a defining feature of the set-out set back service?

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What type of landfill is used for non-hazardous waste generated from residential and similar sources?

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What is a crucial feature of a sanitary landfill?

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Which action is part of the waste management process at a Waste Transfer Station?

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Which of the following is not typically involved in the operations of a Waste Transfer Station?

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What is typically done with waste after it has been sorted at the Waste Transfer Station?

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What is the purpose of upcycling in waste management?

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Which method is NOT recommended for managing special waste?

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What defines a sanitary landfill?

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Which of the following is classified as special waste?

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How should residual waste be managed?

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Which of the following best describes a public market?

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What kind of industries are considered when classifying waste generation sources?

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What is the primary function of a hazardous waste hauler?

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What is the minimum lifespan requirement for a sanitary landfill according to Republic Act No. 9003?

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What materials are typically used in plastic liners for municipal solid waste landfills?

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Which system is used to contain leachate and prevent contaminants from flowing to groundwater in landfills?

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What occurs during the leachate collection process in a landfill?

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What is a significant purpose of leachate collection ponds in a landfill?

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What is the primary purpose of installing compact clay liners in a sanitary landfill?

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During landfill construction, which roadway condition is essential for the landfill site?

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What is a common characteristic of leachate collected from landfills?

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What is the primary purpose of recirculating leachate in a landfill?

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What happens to storm water after it is collected by drainage ditches?

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Which gases are primarily produced from waste decomposition in landfills?

<p>Methane and carbon dioxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential environmental hazard of untreated methane from landfills?

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Where can the electricity generated from landfill gas be utilized?

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What is the purpose of filtering gas extracted from landfills?

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What occurs to the treated leachate after it is certified as safe?

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How does the storm water drainage system prevent rainwater accumulation in a landfill?

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Flashcards

Biodegradable Waste

Waste that naturally breaks down over time through biological processes, such as decomposition.

Composting

A natural process where organic waste is broken down by microorganisms under oxygen-rich conditions, resulting in nutrient-rich compost.

Components of Composting

The essential elements for successful composting: raw material, aeration (oxygen), moisture content, temperature, and microbial activity.

Non-biodegradable Waste

Waste that doesn't break down easily in the environment, often lasting for hundreds of years.

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Vermi composting

A type of composting where worms break down organic waste into high-quality compost called vermicast.

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Windrow composting

A composting method where biodegradable waste is piled in long rows (windrows) to facilitate decomposition.

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Container composting

A composting method using a container (like a bin) for controlled decomposition of organic waste.

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Aerated composting

A composting method where air is actively provided to the compost pile, speeding up the decomposition process.

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Residual Waste

Waste materials that cannot be easily recycled or composted, often ending up in landfills.

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Upcycling

Transforming waste materials into higher-value products by adding creativity and ingenuity.

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Sanitary Landfill

A controlled waste disposal site that minimizes environmental impact.

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Special Waste

Hazardous materials that require special handling and disposal due to potential risks.

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Hazardous Waste Hauler

A company certified to transport and manage hazardous materials.

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Public Markets

Places where people buy and sell food and other goods.

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Food Establishments

Businesses that prepare and sell food, like restaurants and bakeries.

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General Stores

Retail outlets that sell a variety of goods.

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Waste Collection

The process of gathering solid waste and transporting it to transfer stations, processing facilities, recovery stations, or disposal sites.

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Collection Costs

The cost of collecting waste makes up a significant portion of the total solid waste management cost, ranging from 40% to 80%.

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Collection Factors

The type of collection method, the types of waste collected, and the distance to the disposal site all influence the choice of collection vehicle.

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Curb Service

A waste collection method where containers with waste are placed on the curbside for collection by trucks.

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Alley Service

Containers are placed at the alley line for collection by workers who deposit empty containers back.

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Backyard Carry

A collection crew enters the property to remove waste from containers, carrying it to collection vehicles.

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Set-Out Set-Back Service

Containers are placed outside the property for collection and then returned to their storage location after being emptied.

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Route Optimization

The careful selection of efficient collection routes to minimize travel time and costs.

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Waste Transfer Station

A facility that receives, sorts, and temporarily stores waste before sending it to its final destination (recycling, landfill, etc.).

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Waste Weighbridge

A scale used to weigh incoming waste loads, allowing for tracking and accurate billing.

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Waste Sorting

Separating waste into different categories based on material type, recyclability, and hazard level.

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Types of Landfills

Landfills are categorized by the type of waste they accept, e.g., MSW landfills for household waste.

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MSW Landfill

A landfill specifically designed to receive and dispose of municipal solid waste (household, hotel, etc.)

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Record Keeping for Waste Transfer Stations

Maintaining records of daily waste weight, transfer volume, and incidents like fires, unauthorized loads, and injuries.

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Waste Removal Timeframe

Waste must be removed from the facility within 24 hours of its arrival to prevent accumulation.

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Sanitary landfill lifespan

A sanitary landfill should be designed to handle waste for at least five years, with room for expansion. This timeframe allows for waste management practices to be adjusted and encourages sustainable waste disposal.

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Sanitary landfill accessibility

A landfill should be accessible from major roads for efficient waste transportation. If access is limited, the design must include solutions to ensure accessibility.

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What are landfill liners?

Liners are layers of clay and/or synthetic membranes used to prevent waste, liquid, or gas from leaking into the environment.

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How does a clay liner work?

Clay liners are made of dense, compacted clay that prevents waste, liquid, or gas from seeping into the ground.

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What's a plastic liner?

Plastic liners are made of thick, dense plastic and other synthetic materials, used to further reinforce waste containment.

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Leachate collection system

This system collects and manages the liquid that drains from the landfill (leachate) through pipes, gravel, and sand.

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Leachate treatment

Leachate is treated to neutralize its acidity and remove contaminants before being released into the environment.

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Leachate collection ponds

These ponds store and manage leachate before it is treated, allowing for chemical analysis and settling.

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Leachate Recirculation

The practice of returning treated leachate back into the landfill to encourage further decomposition.

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Storm Water Drainage System

A network of pipes, ditches, and ponds designed to collect and treat rainwater before it reaches the landfill.

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Drainage Ditches

Channels that collect storm water from the landfill and direct it to other parts of the system.

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Landfill Gas

A byproduct of waste decomposition, primarily methane and carbon dioxide, which can be harmful if not controlled.

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Gas Control Recovery System

A system of wells and pipes that collects landfill gas for treatment or use as an energy source.

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Landfill Gas Uses

Landfill gas can be used to produce electricity, as alternative fuel, or even processed into natural gas.

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Study Notes

Republic Act No. 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

  • An act establishing mechanisms for solid waste management in the Philippines
  • Aims to create a sustainable solid waste management program
  • Includes penalties for prohibited actions and funds allocated
  • Originated from a 2000 landslide in Payatas, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Initial landslide resulted in the deaths of about 218 and numerous missing people
  • Motivated the creation of the act to prevent similar disasters
  • Demanded closure of open dumpsites by 2004, and controlled dumpsites by 2006
  • Payatas dumpsite was reorganized as a controlled disposal facility in 2004
  • Permanent closure of Payatas dumpsite occurred in 2017

Solid Waste Definition

  • Refers to discarded household, commercial, non-hazardous institutional and industrial waste
  • Excludes hazardous, infectious, and mining waste

Solid Waste Management

  • Involves the control of generation, storage, collection, transfer, processing, and disposal of solid waste.
  • Adheres to best principles of public health, economics, engineering, aesthetics, and other environmental considerations

Basic Policies for Solid Waste Management

  • Ensure protection of public health and environment
  • Utilize environmentally sound methods for maximal resource utilization and conservation
  • Set guidelines and targets for waste avoidance, reduction, reuse, and recovery
  • Ensure proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal
  • Promote research and development for improved waste management and resource conservation techniques.
  • Encourage private sector participation
  • Establish cooperation among government, local units, NGOs, and the private sector
  • Encourage cooperation and self-regulation in waste generation
  • Institutionalize public participation in waste management programs

National Solid Waste Management Commission

  • Composed of 14 members from the government sector and 3 from the private sector
  • Includes representatives from various governmental departments and private sector organizations.
  • Function as the policy-making body for solid waste management.

Local Government Units (LGUs) Responsibilities

  • Implement the National Solid Waste Management system within their jurisdictions
  • Create solid waste management boards
  • Develop 10-year waste management plans
  • Conduct segregation and collection of solid waste at the barangay level.
  • Define responsibilities for types of waste.

Key Components of Local Solid Waste Management Plans

  • City/Municipal profile
  • Waste characterization
  • Collection, transfer and processing, Source Reduction
  • Recycling and composting
  • Solid waste facility capacity
  • Education and public information programs
  • Priority waste streams
  • Incentive programs

Waste Management Facilities

  • Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
  • Designed to manually and/or mechanically process and separate recyclable materials
  • Handles all types of recyclable material

Hazardous Waste Management

  • Separate collection procedures
  • Use alternative technologies for effective waste management

Regulations and Penalties

  • Prohibits open burning, littering, etc.— with commensurate fines
  • Prohibits construction, expansion, or operation of certain facilities without compliance
  • Imposes penalties and fines on violations of solid waste management regulations
  • Establishes a framework for environmentally sound waste treatment, disposal, and management

Environmental Impacts of Improper Waste Management

  • Flooding
  • Landslides
  • Health hazards
  • Water contamination
  • Air pollution
  • Release of greenhouse gases
  • Foul odor
  • Marine debris

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Test your knowledge on solid waste management practices, including composting, collection methods, and the characteristics of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. This quiz covers essential concepts and requirements for effective waste management systems.

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