HU 161 – Environment and Society Summer 2021

2020

Assignment - 6
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Question 1:

i) Define: a) Solid Waste b) Solid Waste Management c) Solid waste Recovery

ii) Identify the sources of solid waste.

Question 2:

Draw a diagram that identifies the Functional Elements of the Waste Management
Systems

Question 3:

Draw a diagram that identifies the Hierarchy of Waste Management.

Question 4:

Discuss briefly the 3R’s Concept.

Question 5:

a) Compare between Open Damp and Landfill.

b) State the structure elements of a typical Landfill. Support your answers with a
proper sketch.

Question 4:

Public Involvement and participation in Solid Waste Management is of significant

value. Discuss from your point of view.