Module 9
Approximately how many lbs of C&D debris are created during the construction of a single
family wood-framed home? - ANS-4.5 lb per sq ft
\Approximately how much asphalt (bitumen) is contained in asphalt concrete or pavement? -
ANS-6%
\Approximately how much debris would be produced during the demolition of a building? -
ANS-50 lb per sq ft
\Asbestos can be disposed of in landfills without a liner. - ANS-True
\Asbestos is a health concern because of which pathway. - ANS-Inhalation
\Asbestos is managed under RCRA. - ANS-False
\Asphalt shingles contain more asphalt than asphalt concrete. - ANS-True
\Before a contractor demolishes a building, they are required to first remove lead-based paint. -
ANS-False
\C&D debris landfill operators in Florida must have a plan in place to minimize the disposal of
what: - ANS-CCA treated wood
\Florida requires liners for all C&D debris landfills. - ANS-False
\In contact with water, what chemical would you expect to be the biggest concern from gypsum
drywall? - ANS-sulfate
\It is illegal in Florida to dispose of concrete from demolition debris below the groundwater table.
- ANS-false
\Most new homes that are constructed will be good candidates for deconstruction. - ANS-False
\Prior to demolition, all friable asbestos must be removed from any building. - ANS-False
\Regulations for managing asbestos debris created during rennovation or demolition are found
in 40 CFR 61, subpart M, also know as the asbestos ____________. - ANS-NESHAP
\The amount of building related C&D debris produced annually in the US in on the order of: -
ANS-150 million tons
\The biggest problem with C&D debris landfill groundwater contamination results from leaching
or primary building materials, not trace components from hazardous waste. - ANS-True
\The chemical of concern in fluorescent lamps is: - ANS-Mercury
\The chemical of concern in older lighting capacitors and ballasts is: - ANS-PCBs
\The chemical of concern in vent flashings on a roof would be: - ANS-Lead
\The following chemicals could make a battery a TC hazardous waste: - ANS-Lead, Mercury,
cadmium
\The wood treatment chemical CCA is no longer used to a great extent because of concerns
from what chemical? - ANS-Arsenic
\Type X drywall contains what:
Xylene - ANS-Glass Fibers
\What is a bigger concern? - ANS-Friable asbestos
\What makes up the largest mass of materials added to make portland cement concrete? -
ANS-Fine and coarse aggregates
\What material is added to portland cement clinker prior to the ball mill? - ANS-Gypsum
Approximately how many lbs of C&D debris are created during the construction of a single
family wood-framed home? - ANS-4.5 lb per sq ft
\Approximately how much asphalt (bitumen) is contained in asphalt concrete or pavement? -
ANS-6%
\Approximately how much debris would be produced during the demolition of a building? -
ANS-50 lb per sq ft
\Asbestos can be disposed of in landfills without a liner. - ANS-True
\Asbestos is a health concern because of which pathway. - ANS-Inhalation
\Asbestos is managed under RCRA. - ANS-False
\Asphalt shingles contain more asphalt than asphalt concrete. - ANS-True
\Before a contractor demolishes a building, they are required to first remove lead-based paint. -
ANS-False
\C&D debris landfill operators in Florida must have a plan in place to minimize the disposal of
what: - ANS-CCA treated wood
\Florida requires liners for all C&D debris landfills. - ANS-False
\In contact with water, what chemical would you expect to be the biggest concern from gypsum
drywall? - ANS-sulfate
\It is illegal in Florida to dispose of concrete from demolition debris below the groundwater table.
- ANS-false
\Most new homes that are constructed will be good candidates for deconstruction. - ANS-False
\Prior to demolition, all friable asbestos must be removed from any building. - ANS-False
\Regulations for managing asbestos debris created during rennovation or demolition are found
in 40 CFR 61, subpart M, also know as the asbestos ____________. - ANS-NESHAP
\The amount of building related C&D debris produced annually in the US in on the order of: -
ANS-150 million tons
\The biggest problem with C&D debris landfill groundwater contamination results from leaching
or primary building materials, not trace components from hazardous waste. - ANS-True
\The chemical of concern in fluorescent lamps is: - ANS-Mercury
\The chemical of concern in older lighting capacitors and ballasts is: - ANS-PCBs
\The chemical of concern in vent flashings on a roof would be: - ANS-Lead
\The following chemicals could make a battery a TC hazardous waste: - ANS-Lead, Mercury,
cadmium
\The wood treatment chemical CCA is no longer used to a great extent because of concerns
from what chemical? - ANS-Arsenic
\Type X drywall contains what:
Xylene - ANS-Glass Fibers
\What is a bigger concern? - ANS-Friable asbestos
\What makes up the largest mass of materials added to make portland cement concrete? -
ANS-Fine and coarse aggregates
\What material is added to portland cement clinker prior to the ball mill? - ANS-Gypsum
