Which statement about garbage handling is accurate for international flights involving Cuba?

• A. Public Health Personnel handle it
• B. Flight Attendants handle it
• C. Local police handle it
• D. Cleaning crew handles it

Answer: (A)

Garbage handling on international flights to Cuba is overseen by Public Health Personnel because health and sanitation controls are the priority when crossing borders. Public health officials have the authority to inspect, classify, and supervise the disposal of waste to ensure compliance with Cuban health regulations and prevent any contamination or disease risk. The airline crew and airport cleaning teams may collect and bag waste on the aircraft and during ground operations, but the official handling and clearance of disposal rests with the health authorities who coordinate with ground services for proper processing. Local police aren’t responsible for waste management in this context, and while cleaning crews perform on-ground cleaning, they do not provide the formal disposal oversight required for international sanitary compliance.