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Waste Management Planning Question Paper

Waste Management Planning

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Planning And Management

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
EPM 244:WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING

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DATE: MONDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2010
TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
? Answer question One and any other Two.
? Illustrate your answers using suitable examples and diagrams.

1.
Write short notes on the following

a)
Types and sources of wastes

(6 marks)
b)
Waste hierarchy

(6 marks)
c)
Polluter pay principle

(6 marks)
d)
Waste collection

(6 marks)
e)
Waste disposal and treatment

(6 marks)
2.
a)
Discuss the various factors to consider when developing a waste management
plan.

(10 marks)

b)
Outline the comprehensive waste management planning process. (10 marks)

3.
With reference to developing nations

a)
Identify and discuss various waste management challenges and their possible
solutions.

(10 marks)
b)
Outline the environmental impacts of waste management.
(10 marks)

4.
Discuss the nature and functions of the following tools and instruments in waste
management

a)
Standards

(5 marks)
b)
Permits and licenses

(5 mark)
c)
Land and water use control

(5 marks)
d)
Pollution charges

(5 marks)
5.
a)
Identify the various stakeholders involved in waste management and explain
their roles.

(10 marks)
b)
Identify and discuss the social, economic and cultural factors that influence
waste management

(10 marks)
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