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Epm 244 – Waste Management Planning  Question Paper

Epm 244 – Waste Management Planning  

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Planning And Management

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
EPM 244 – WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING

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DATE: MONDAY 28 DECEMBER 2009 TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Questions ONE and any other Two Questions.

1.
Using appropriate examples, define the following terms as used in Waste
Management.
(5 marks)
a)
Integrated waster management (5 marks)
b)
Hazardous waste
(5 marks)
c)
Deposit refund systems.
(5 marks)
d)
Polluters pay principle (5 marks)
e)
Waste hierarchy (5 marks)
f) Extended producer responsibility
(5 marks)

2.
With a well illustrating diagram, describe how a proper landfill should be maintained.
(20 marks)
3.
Compare and contrast the waste transportation methods in our country and those of developed countries.
(20 marks)

4.
In Waste Management, there are instruments used to regulate the handling and disposal of waste. Explain these instruments and the incentives that authorities use to enforce them.
(20 marks)

5.
Explain the waste management policies and strategies that govern integrated waste management systems.
(20
marks)






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