ES 2203 Solid Waste Management

This course emphasizes the proper methods of disposing of solid wastes. Emphasis is placed on the 40 CFR 257 and 258 regulations which govern the proper disposal of municipal solid waste. Transfer stations, composting, material recovery, incineration and land filling methods are discussed. Methane generation and containment as well as leachate collection and treatment are also discussed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Offered

Spring