Solid Waste Exam 1 Gov Regulations

Question 1

Solid Waste Disposal Act (SDWA) 1965

Answer 1

Federal

Established research programs , investigations, case studies, training, demonstrations and surveys to address solid waste issues

One of the first federal laws for Waste Management (More people , more waste) , but was NOT enough.

Question 2

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 1976

Subtitle D

Answer 2

Federal

Set national goals with a focus on protection of human health and environment.

Categorical assessment of adverse effects on : floodplains, endangered and threatened species, surface water quality, groundwater, food chain crops, air quality and health and safety

Subtitle D - put the States in charge of non - hazardous waste

(States became involved)

Question 3

Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) 1984

Answer 3

Federal

Focus on waste minimization , phase out land disposal of hazardous waste

Differentiated solid and hazardous waste

Question 4

AB 2439

Answer 4

State

Issuance permits for Solid Waste facilities

Question 5

AB 939

Answer 5

State

Integrated waste management hierarchy

• source reduction, recycling and composting, safe transformation and disposal
• defined law enforcement agencies, enforced oversight regulations

Focused on reducing waste

Question 6

AB 341

Answer 6

State

Added in October 2011
Increased goals for waste diversion
75% by 2025
Currently at 65%
More difficult