TRUE ADVISOR EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Reduce Credit 1 - Answer- Document Materials Reduced By Commodity
Reduce: Credit 1 -intent - Answer- To ensure reduction in materials are documented
from an established baseline to quantify the benefits of ongoing reduction efforts.
Reduce: Credit 1 -Requirements - Answer- Identify at least one material that is being
reduced and collect documentation of the material volumes from a determined
baseline period that is representative of ongoing operations. Establish a
methodology to appropriately calculate the reduction by weight or volume for each
material. Calculate reduction and display results by commodity.
Reduce: Credit 1 - Strategies - Answer- Document material generation for a given
baseline period, usually one calendar or fiscal year prior to the implementation of
waste reduction activities for that material. Then calculate the current volume of the
same material generated as a result of waste reduction activities. This exercise
should be carried out for each material type targeted for reduction.
Reduce: Credit 1 - Docs - Answer- • Narrative describing which material(s) were
reduced and the methodology used to calculate waste reduction for each
• Documentation of the volume and/or weight of materials generated for a baseline
period and for the present. Documentation should also include the calculated
reduction/difference
What are the 9 points of generation? - Answer- Warehousing & Distribution, Offices,
Food Services, Grounds, Construction, Manufacturing, Vehicular Maintenance,
Retail, Housing & Hospitality
What are the 12 Master Categories of Commodities? - Answer- Reusables, Textiles,
Polymers, Metals, Glass, Paper, Putrescibles/Food, Plant Debris, Wood, Soils,
Ceramics, Chemicals
Redesign: Credit 2 - Answer- RESTRUCTURE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
AGREEMENTS FOR ZERO WASTE
Redesign: Credit 2 - Intent - Answer- To incentivize all parties to reduce waste
through solid waste collection agreements.
Redesign: Credit 2 - Requirements - Answer- Review solid waste collection
agreements for ALL vendors handling waste and reusable/recyclable materials.
Identify and implement modifications to at least one agreement that incentivizes the
reduction of waste to landfill, incineration (WTE) and the environment.
Redesign: Credit 2 - Strategies - Answer- Partner with the service providers to
explore tactics for a win/win relationship. Work to reduce contamination to ensure
, high value materials for resale or engage service provider in other services (training,
waste auditing, etc.). The service provider may be able to explore profit sharing
models from the sale of recyclables or set contracts to fluctuate based on the volume
and/or weight of materials hauled from the site. Recycling, composting, or reuse
services can be added or increased as landfill waste is reduced. As the facility
reduces the amount of waste hauled from the site, the cost of hauling is decreased.
This system incentivizes the generator to reduce waste.
Redesign: Credit 2 - Docs - Answer- • Narrative listing all vendor agreements, the
review process undertaken, and the resulting changes to service for at least one
agreement/vendor
• Documentation highlighting adjustments made to vendor contract(s) (such as
amendments, change orders, or written requests)
Redesign: Credit 1 - Answer- RIGHT SIZE COLLECTION CONTAINERS AND
SERVICE LEVELS
Redesign: Credit 1 - Intent - Answer- To ensure container volume, amount, and
number of pick-ups for each material type is accurate and appropriate to the
generation of materials.
Redesign: Credit 1 - Requirements - Answer- Evaluate all containers to ensure
appropriate size and schedules are in place. Implement a strategy for the periodic
review of these containers and adjust container sizes and pick-up frequencies with
service provider accordingly.
Redesign: Credit 1 - strategies - Answer- Physical observation of the container prior
to hauling can be used for open containers. Review of certified weight tickets can
also be used to compare the actual weight of containers to the potential volume. The
evaluation should cover an appropriate period of time to adequately address
temporal variations in material generation and pick-up schedules. Trash/landfill
containers should be reallocated to storage areas or used for reusables, recyclables,
or compostables.
Redesign: Credit 1 - docs - Answer- • Narrative describing how containers have been
right-sized and the periodic review strategy
• Documentation showing adjustments in service levels (such as amended contracts
or agreements, change orders, or written requests), or documentation (such as
photographs, calculations, etc.) demonstrating that containers are sized
appropriately
Redesign: Credit 3 - Answer- REVIEW ALL 9 POINTS OF GENERATION
Redesign: Credit 3 - Intent - Answer- To ensure thorough review of all aspects of
waste generation in every area of the facility
Redesign: Credit 3 - Requirements - Answer- Review all applicable points of
generation for opportunities to ensure each material meets highest and best use in
that area as compared to baseline practices.
AND ANSWERS
Reduce Credit 1 - Answer- Document Materials Reduced By Commodity
Reduce: Credit 1 -intent - Answer- To ensure reduction in materials are documented
from an established baseline to quantify the benefits of ongoing reduction efforts.
Reduce: Credit 1 -Requirements - Answer- Identify at least one material that is being
reduced and collect documentation of the material volumes from a determined
baseline period that is representative of ongoing operations. Establish a
methodology to appropriately calculate the reduction by weight or volume for each
material. Calculate reduction and display results by commodity.
Reduce: Credit 1 - Strategies - Answer- Document material generation for a given
baseline period, usually one calendar or fiscal year prior to the implementation of
waste reduction activities for that material. Then calculate the current volume of the
same material generated as a result of waste reduction activities. This exercise
should be carried out for each material type targeted for reduction.
Reduce: Credit 1 - Docs - Answer- • Narrative describing which material(s) were
reduced and the methodology used to calculate waste reduction for each
• Documentation of the volume and/or weight of materials generated for a baseline
period and for the present. Documentation should also include the calculated
reduction/difference
What are the 9 points of generation? - Answer- Warehousing & Distribution, Offices,
Food Services, Grounds, Construction, Manufacturing, Vehicular Maintenance,
Retail, Housing & Hospitality
What are the 12 Master Categories of Commodities? - Answer- Reusables, Textiles,
Polymers, Metals, Glass, Paper, Putrescibles/Food, Plant Debris, Wood, Soils,
Ceramics, Chemicals
Redesign: Credit 2 - Answer- RESTRUCTURE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
AGREEMENTS FOR ZERO WASTE
Redesign: Credit 2 - Intent - Answer- To incentivize all parties to reduce waste
through solid waste collection agreements.
Redesign: Credit 2 - Requirements - Answer- Review solid waste collection
agreements for ALL vendors handling waste and reusable/recyclable materials.
Identify and implement modifications to at least one agreement that incentivizes the
reduction of waste to landfill, incineration (WTE) and the environment.
Redesign: Credit 2 - Strategies - Answer- Partner with the service providers to
explore tactics for a win/win relationship. Work to reduce contamination to ensure
, high value materials for resale or engage service provider in other services (training,
waste auditing, etc.). The service provider may be able to explore profit sharing
models from the sale of recyclables or set contracts to fluctuate based on the volume
and/or weight of materials hauled from the site. Recycling, composting, or reuse
services can be added or increased as landfill waste is reduced. As the facility
reduces the amount of waste hauled from the site, the cost of hauling is decreased.
This system incentivizes the generator to reduce waste.
Redesign: Credit 2 - Docs - Answer- • Narrative listing all vendor agreements, the
review process undertaken, and the resulting changes to service for at least one
agreement/vendor
• Documentation highlighting adjustments made to vendor contract(s) (such as
amendments, change orders, or written requests)
Redesign: Credit 1 - Answer- RIGHT SIZE COLLECTION CONTAINERS AND
SERVICE LEVELS
Redesign: Credit 1 - Intent - Answer- To ensure container volume, amount, and
number of pick-ups for each material type is accurate and appropriate to the
generation of materials.
Redesign: Credit 1 - Requirements - Answer- Evaluate all containers to ensure
appropriate size and schedules are in place. Implement a strategy for the periodic
review of these containers and adjust container sizes and pick-up frequencies with
service provider accordingly.
Redesign: Credit 1 - strategies - Answer- Physical observation of the container prior
to hauling can be used for open containers. Review of certified weight tickets can
also be used to compare the actual weight of containers to the potential volume. The
evaluation should cover an appropriate period of time to adequately address
temporal variations in material generation and pick-up schedules. Trash/landfill
containers should be reallocated to storage areas or used for reusables, recyclables,
or compostables.
Redesign: Credit 1 - docs - Answer- • Narrative describing how containers have been
right-sized and the periodic review strategy
• Documentation showing adjustments in service levels (such as amended contracts
or agreements, change orders, or written requests), or documentation (such as
photographs, calculations, etc.) demonstrating that containers are sized
appropriately
Redesign: Credit 3 - Answer- REVIEW ALL 9 POINTS OF GENERATION
Redesign: Credit 3 - Intent - Answer- To ensure thorough review of all aspects of
waste generation in every area of the facility
Redesign: Credit 3 - Requirements - Answer- Review all applicable points of
generation for opportunities to ensure each material meets highest and best use in
that area as compared to baseline practices.
