24 Questions
What is the definition of 'solid waste' according to EPA regulations?
Any garbage or refuse, including sludge from a wastewater treatment plant
What is NOT a type of solid waste?
Liquid waste from industrial operations
What is the purpose of classifying solid waste into different types?
To develop effective waste management strategies
What is a characteristic of solid waste?
It can be hazardous
What is the term for nonhazardous solid waste from a community that requires collection and transport?
Refuse
What is the characteristic of municipal nonhazardous solid waste?
It is nonhazardous
What is the purpose of collecting municipal nonhazardous solid waste?
To process or dispose of the waste
What is another term for municipal nonhazardous solid waste?
Refuse
What is the source of municipal nonhazardous solid waste?
Communities
What is C&D waste typically disposed of in?
Municipal landfills
Why is C&D waste not disposed of in hazardous waste facilities?
Because it is inert and nonhazardous
What has been happening to humankind since the beginning?
Waste has been generated
What is unique about the properties of C&D waste?
It is inert and nonhazardous
What happened to waste as civilization progressed?
Waste became more complex
What is not stated about solid waste?
It has a single definition
What type of landfill is C&D waste NOT typically disposed of in?
Hazardous waste facilities
Why are municipal landfills suitable for C&D waste disposal?
Because they are designed for nonhazardous waste disposal
What can be inferred about the nature of waste?
It has become more complex with time
What is the main idea of the provided text?
The evolution of waste with civilization
What is the composition of the rest?
A mixture of various materials
What is NOT a component of the rest?
Food waste
Which of the following materials are present in the rest?
Both organic and inorganic materials
What is the primary characteristic of the rest?
Heterogeneity
Which of the following best describes the rest?
A collection of disparate materials
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