D9 Waste Disposal

Fill in the blank: Non-organic waste includes items like _______.

• Non-organic waste includes items like plastic, metal, and glass.

• Non-organic waste includes items like paper, food scraps, and wood.

• Non-organic waste includes items like leaves, grass, and branches.

• Non-organic waste includes items like textiles, rubber, and leather.

Which act was established in 1990 related to environmental protection in the UK?

• Waste (England and Wales) Regulations

• Environmental Protection Act

• Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations

• Waste and Agriculture (Legislative Functions) Regulations

Fill in the blank: The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations were established in ____.

• 2011.

• 2008.

• 2015.

• 2005.

What is required for the storage of chemical waste such as pesticides and fertilizers?

• Open-air storage

• Dedicated, well-ventilated buildings with impervious floors

• Underground storage

• Any available space

Explain the proper disposal method for chemical waste.

• Chemical waste should be diluted with water and poured down the drain.

• Chemical waste should be disposed of according to local regulations and guidelines.

• Chemical waste can be mixed with regular trash for disposal.

• Chemical waste should be burned in an open area.

What type of container should sharps waste be stored in?

• Puncture-resistant, clearly labelled containers

• Regular bins

• Plastic bags

• Cardboard boxes

Sharps waste should not be disposed of in regular bins because:

• they can cause injury to waste handlers.

• they are biodegradable.

• they are too large for regular bins.

• they are not recyclable.

What is the recommended method for storing organic waste such as manure and crop residues?

• In open fields

• In covered, lined facilities

• In plastic bags

Fill in the blank: Organic waste should not be burned or disposed of in ________.

• water bodies.

• landfills.

• compost bins.

• recycling centers.

Non-organic waste should be ______ through farm plastic recycling programs or disposed of at licensed waste disposal sites.

• recycled

• burned

• buried

• ignored