Study Guide

Learning objectives

After completing the course, the student
- knows the whole of municipal waste management and the actors
- understand the actions that affect the prevention of waste generation
- know the principles of material recycling
- knows the methods of waste energy utilization
- know the principles of waste disposal
- can identify hazardous waste and the practices related to their handling

Content

- Introduction to material recycling and waste management
- Waste management legislation and control measures
- Municipal waste management and its planning
- Handling, recycling, and utilization of waste materials
- Waste collection and transport
- Energy use of waste
- Biowaste composting and digestion (biogas production)
- Hazardous waste
- Disposal of waste