AB Waste Mana Strategy Flashcards
1
Q
Residential access locations
A
Curb side pickup Municipal round ups Year round drop locations Seasonal drop locations Throw & go @ LF Recycling biz Stay @ home
2
Q
Ideal WM hierarchy
A
Source reduction Waste minimization Reuse Recycle Treatment & Energy recovery Disposal
3
Q
AB strategy
A
30 yrs in pass, invest in disposal
Now, focus on waste minimization
Keys: envi protection of soil, land, water,air human health
4
Q
Municipal waste
A
Residential (produced by individuals &household) Non residential (the rest)
5
Q
Why recycle?
A
Conserve energy
Create jobs
Save landfill
Save natural resources from materials
6
Q
Residential waste stream
A
Blue/green/back carts Used oil/tire Household/ electronics/ bottle deports/ home appliances Scrap metal/ paints CALGRO