If a question asks you to "Explain" or "Describe", that implies several sentences are required. If a question asks you to "Discuss", one or more paragraphs are required.

Question #1:

Explain the process of preparing a solid waste management plan for a moderately sized urban area of approximately 25,000 residents in the State of FLORIDA.

What specific kinds of information would you need to collect and consider in developing the plan and explain why?

Question #2:

As a MSW Manager, describe what major environmental issues, laws (federal), and stakeholders concerns would you need to address at 1) a landfill disposal facility and 2) a composting facility?

Question #3:

Describe barriers to recycling waste and how would you overcome them?

Question #4:

You are the Environmental Manager of a major printing company. What steps would you take to implement a program to reduce waste materials?

Question #5:

Why is it important to understand the composition of waste streams if you wish to reduce the amount of waste?

Question #6:

As a manager of a composting facility, describe what measures would you take to enhance the process of composting?

Question #7:

As an environmental manager in a manufacturing company, you have been put in charge of long-term environmental planning. Briefly discuss guidelines you would utilize in the planning process.

Question #8:

What characteristics of a sanitary landfill are important to (a) reduce any release of contamination (and why), and (b) allow profits to be made by its operation, (and why)?