How much trash does NYC collect daily?

NYC Sanitation and Waste Management

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
15,000 tons
20,000 tons
12,000 tons
10,000 tons
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of source separation at home?
To separate trash into regular garbage, paper, and recyclables
To increase the weight of trash
To make recycling easier
To reduce the number of garbage bags
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of truck is commonly used for trash collection in NYC?
Flatbed truck
Pusher packer
Dump truck
Tanker truck
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many community boards are there in NYC?
50
55
59
65
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the 4 PM to midnight shift in trash collection?
To collect trash from residential areas
To cover any missed areas from earlier shifts
To collect recyclables only
To clean the trucks
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many transfer stations does NYC have?
Six
Three
Four
Five
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does most of NYC's trash end up?
In composting facilities
In local landfills
In landfills outside NYC
In recycling centers
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