The Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965

The video tutorial discusses the evolution of federal laws related to solid waste disposal, starting with the initial law that recognized the health and environmental impacts of waste. It covers the Resource Recovery Act of 1970, which introduced new technologies and recycling, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which focused on hazardous waste management and liability. The Federal Facilities Compliance Act extended these standards to federal facilities, ensuring accountability and compliance.

What was the primary focus of the first federal law dedicated to solid waste disposal?

• To promote recycling

• To set health and environmental standards

• To create new waste management technology

• To eliminate landfill dumping

What was a key focus of the Resource Recovery Act of 1970?

• Introducing recycling into program requirements

• Eliminating hazardous waste

• Creating landfill sites

• Developing new hazardous waste standards

What is the 'cradle-to-grave' liability in the Resource Conservation Recovery Act?

• Liability for waste from production to disposal

• Liability only at the point of disposal

• Liability for recycling processes

• Liability for municipal waste only

Which act applied solid waste disposal standards to federal facilities?

• Resource Recovery Act

• Federal Facilities Compliance Act

• Resource Conservation Recovery Act

• Solid Waste Management Act

What was a significant amendment focus in the Resource Conservation Recovery Act?

• Tracking of hazardous waste

• Reduction of recycling programs

• Introduction of new waste disposal technology

• Creation of new landfill sites