Ch.1 waste pollution Flashcards
1
Q
How many tonnes of waste that goes to landfills per day?
A
13,500
2
Q
What are some major environment problems?
A
Waste pollution, air pollution, energy use
3
Q
What
is the full form of (MSW) ?
A
Municipal Solid Waste
3
Q
What does MSW includes
A
It includes solid waste from house holds, commercial, and industrial source.
4
Q
What are excluded from the category of MSW
A
Construction waste, chemical waste, clinical waste, and any other special waste.
5
Q
What does construction waste refers to?
A
It refers to the waste produced by construction works.
6
Q
Examples of construction waste.
A
Construction, Demolition, road works, renovation, and land excavation.
7
Q
What are the three strategic landfills that are key disposal site for hk?
A
SENT,WENT,NENT landfills.
