SOLID WASTE 2 Flashcards

1
Q

wastes resulting from the production and processing of crops and animals or agricultural
products, including manures with at least 20% solids, pruning and crop residues wherever
produced

A

agricultural solid waste

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2
Q

any item used to improve the compost structure and to increase porosity to allow internal air movement

A

bulking agent

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3
Q

weight ratio of carbon to nitrogen

A

C:N ratio

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4
Q

mixture of an organic waste with amendment(s) or bulking agent(s) in the proper proportions
to promote aerobic microbial activity and growth and to achieve optimum temperatures

A

compost mix

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5
Q

controlled decomposition of organic matter by micro-organisms, mainly bacteria and fungi,
into a humus-like product

A

composting

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6
Q

any item added to the compost mixture that alters the moisture content, C:N ratio, or pH

A

composting amendment

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7
Q

process where fungi digest the carbons not degraded during composting and further stabilize
the nutrients

A

curing

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8
Q

site where solid waste is finally discharged and deposited

A

disposal site

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9
Q

solid waste or combination of solid waste which because of its quantity, concentration, or
physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may: cause, or significantly contribute to an
increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness

A

hazardous waste

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10
Q

shall refer to the liquid produced when waste undergo decomposition, and when water
percolate through solid waste undergoing decomposition; contaminated liquid that contains
dissolved and suspended materials

A

leachate

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11
Q

interim containment of solid waste after generation and prior to collection for ultimate
recovery or disposal

A

storage

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12
Q

involves the arrangement of compost mix in long, narrow piles or windrows that are
periodically turned to maintain aerobic conditions

A

windrow composting

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