Waste Management Structures (Solid Waste)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Agricultural solid waste

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Bulking agent

Question 3

weight ratio of carbon to nitrogen

Answer 3

C:N ratio

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Compost mix

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Composting

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Composting amendment

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Curing

Question 8

site where solid waste is finally discharged and deposited

Answer 8

Disposal site

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Hazardous waste

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Leachate

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Storage

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Windrow composting

Question 13

The pH varies throughout the compost mixture and during the various phases of the composting process. The recommended pH in the compost mixture should be __ – __. Optimum pH control should be accomplished by adding alkaline or acidic materials to the initial mixture.

Answer 13

The pH varies throughout the compost mixture and during the various phases of the composting process. The recommended pH in the compost mixture should be 5.5 – 8.0. Optimum pH control should be accomplished by adding alkaline or acidic materials to the initial mixture.