Identify industry-standard waste disposal and recycling procedures.

Identification should include

• describing the use of a garbage disposal and situations in which its use might be inappropriate, including regulations related to fats, oils, and grease (FOG)
• describing the use of a commercial grease trap, including the procedures for cleaning the trap and disposing of the grease
• explain the growing adoption of composting management systems
• explaining the reasons for keeping garbage covered in sanitized garbage cans with tight-fitting lids when a garbage disposal is unavailable or its use is inappropriate
• stating reasons for lining waste containers with plastic bags
• summarizing the importance of emptying garbage receptacles at least every four hours and removing all waste from the premises daily
• describing recycling policies and procedures, including the concept of separate waste streams.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are common recycling processes?
• How can one determine the way to dispose of different types of waste?

Communication

• What methods of communication can be used to implement proper waste disposal?

Leadership

• Who is responsible for overseeing waste disposal and recycling?

Management

• What regulations govern waste disposal and recycling?