Question

In the context of Municipal Solid Waste Management, 'Haul' in 'Hauled Container System operated in conventional mode' includes the \underline{\hspace{2cm}.}

• A. time spent by the transport truck at the disposal site
• B. time spent by the transport truck in traveling between a pickup point and the disposal site with a loaded container
• C. time spent by the transport truck in picking up a loaded container at a pickup point
• D. time spent by the transport truck in driving from the depot to the first pickup point

Hint:

"Haul" typically refers to the movement of materials, often involving a loaded container being transported to a designated location.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In the context of Municipal Solid Waste Management, "haul" refers to the movement of waste, which primarily involves the transport of a loaded container between a pickup point and the disposal site. This movement is the key task during the hauling phase of waste management. The time spent by the transport truck in traveling between the pickup point and the disposal site with a loaded container is the correct interpretation of "haul."
Thus, the correct answer is (B).