Waste Management Quiz: Are You Health Smart?

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Waste Management Quiz: Are You Health Smart?

When you send something to the dumpster, do you ever wonder what becomes of it? Waste management is more than garbage trucks it's about safeguarding our world and our health. In America, each of us creates more than 4 pounds of garbage per day, and sloppy practices can mean dirty water, dirty air, and pest-perpetrated illness. Recycling, backyard composting, and safe hazardous waste management, by contrast, can clean up communities and keep them healthy. Take this quiz to see how much about this critical concern you really know!

What should you do with unused prescription medicines in the U.S.?

  • Flush them down the toilet

  • Take them to a drug take-back program

  • Burn them in a fire pit

  • Throw them in household trash

Which of these items is most recyclable in curbside bins across the U.S.?

  • Aluminum cans

  • Pizza boxes with grease

  • Plastic straws

  • Styrofoam cups

Which U.S. state is known for having one of the highest recycling rates?

  • California

  • Texas

  • Florida

  • Alaska

In the U.S., which waste item is the biggest contributor to landfills?

  • Food waste

  • Glass

  • Metal cans

  • Yard trimmings

What is the main health risk from overflowing garbage bins in neighborhoods?

  • Air pollution only

  • Recycling contamination

  • Higher garbage bills

  • Pests spreading diseases

Which type of waste should never be thrown into regular household trash?

  • Paper and cardboard

  • Plastic bottles

  • Batteries

  • Food scraps

What is composting mainly used for?

  • Making plastic stronger

  • Turning food and yard waste into fertilizer

  • Reducing landfill fires

  • Breaking down electronic waste

Which type of bin should broken glass usually go into?

  • Plastic recycling bin

  • Paper recycling bin

  • Food compost bin

  • Regular trash bin

What does the recycling symbol with three arrows represent?

  • Recycle only plastics

  • Reduce, reuse, recycle

  • Government waste law

  • Trash separation rule

Why is e-waste (old electronics) dangerous if not disposed of properly?

  • It clogs landfills quickly

  • It cannot be burned

  • It contains toxic metals like lead and mercury

  • It increases trash collection fees

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