Sources and Types of Solid Waste

What is the primary source of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)?

• Agricultural waste

• Industrial process waste

• Construction waste

• Residential waste

Which type of waste is generated from schools and hospitals?

• Commercial waste

• Institutional waste

• Agricultural waste

• Industrial waste

What type of waste includes food wastes and yard wastes?

• Inorganic waste

• Putrescible waste

• Hazardous waste

• Recyclable waste

Which of the following is considered hazardous waste?

• Cardboard

• Batteries

• Food scraps

• Glass bottles

Which of the following is a characteristic of infectious waste?

• Food waste

• Glass waste

• Waste contaminated with blood

• Plastic waste

What type of waste is primarily generated from construction sites?

• Commercial waste

• Institutional waste

• Construction and Demolition waste

• Agricultural waste

Which component of solid waste is known for being recyclable?

• Putrescible waste

• Hazardous waste

• Yard waste

• Infectious waste

Which of the following is NOT a source of solid waste?

• Recreational

• Agricultural

• Commercial

• Residential

What type of waste includes materials like metals and plastics?

• Inorganic waste

• Organic waste

• Hazardous waste

• Putrescible waste

Which of the following is a typical component of organic waste?

• Tin cans

• Rubber

• Glass

• Food waste