Which category includes handling and disposal of wastes on site?

• A. Stabilization
• B. Sediment basins and traps
• C. Perimeter controls and inlet protection
• D. Good housekeeping and waste management

Answer: (D)

Waste handling and disposal on a construction site is addressed under good housekeeping and waste management. This category focuses on keeping the site clean and organized to prevent pollutants from entering stormwater, including proper storage of materials, regular cleanup, spill prevention and response, waste containment, and appropriate disposal of wastes. It’s the area that directly covers how wastes are managed so they don’t contaminate runoff.

The other categories focus on different stormwater controls: stabilization is about keeping soil in place to prevent erosion; sediment basins and traps are designed to capture and settle sediments from runoff; perimeter controls and inlet protection are aimed at preventing sediment and debris from leaving the site and entering storm drains. While all of these are important, they don’t specifically address the handling and disposal of wastes on site.