Introduction to Solid waste management:

Definition, Classification, need and Global perspective of solid waste management. Policies and legislative frameworks, Government initiatives on Solid waste management. Integrated solid waste management and concept of 3R’s, Role of stakeholders.

Waste generation and characterization:

Factors affecting waste generation and methods to estimate the quantity of waste generated. Physical, chemical, and biological methods of waste characterization.

Storage, collection, and Transportation of waste:

Methods of storage, Storage container types and materials, onsite processing. Methods of collection and collection vehicles, Analysis, and design of Hauled and Stationary container systems with case studies. Transfer stations – feasibility and economic analysis.

Waste processing and Disposal:

Waste processing facilities- MRFs Landfills – Selection of liners, Design, Closure and Leachate management, Composting, Waste to Energy concepts – Incineration, Biogas recovery and Refuse derived fuels RDFs.

Special Waste and Smart Solid Waste Management:

Definition, Classification, Effects, treatment, disposal, Legislation and case studies of Hazardous waste, Construction and demolition waste, Electronic waste, Plastic, Biomedical waste and Radioactive waste. Life cycle assessment of solid waste management, Automation and IOT in storage, collection and treatment of solid waste. Case studies.