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A talk about the waste collection in Baltimore

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A talk about the waste collection in Baltimore

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Questions 11–20

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

11.Necessary characteristics of dustbins: Solid and

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  1. 11

    waterproof

    The speaker explicitly states that because the bins are outside in the rain, they must be waterproof.

  2. 12

    building

    The transcript directly equates commercial waste collection with trash collection from buildings.

  3. 13

    overfill

    The speaker mentions signs in office buildings specifically warning against overfilling the bins.

  4. 14

    heavy

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  5. 15

    plastic

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  6. 16

    open

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  7. 17

    4 weeks

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  8. 18

    traffic

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  9. 19

    businesses

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  10. 20

    stones

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