Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries
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Approx. 22 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course teaches the principles of solid waste management, including collection, disposal, and recycling. Students will learn how to manage waste in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.Key Learning Points
- Learn about different types of waste and their impact on the environment
- Understand the principles of waste management, including collection, disposal, and recycling
- Explore new technologies and innovations in waste management
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 7,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €40,000 - €70,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of solid waste management
- Develop strategies for sustainable waste management
- Evaluate new technologies and innovations in waste management
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of environmental science
- Interest in sustainable waste management
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Sustainable Development
- Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Sustainable Waste Management
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
- Master of Environmental Management
Related Books
Description
Have you come across large piles of garbage in neighbourhoods and streets and smelly waste disposal sites polluting the environment of low- and middle-income countries? Do you want to know what kind of sustainable solutions are appropriate to better manage waste and enhance recycling and recovery? If yes, this course is for you!
Outline
- Physical Elements of Solid Waste Management
- Trailer
- 1.1 Overview of the course
- 1.2 Why is this course important?
- 1.3 Municipal waste generation and characterization
- 1.4 Waste collection & transport
- 1.5 Improving efficiency of waste collection and transport
- 1.6 Recycling municipal waste
- 1.7 Waste disposal / Landfills - part 1
- 1.8 Waste disposal / Landfills - part 2
- 1.9 Upgrading a Dump Site
- 1.10 Key messages Week 1
- 1.11a BONUS: Planning a Waste Generation and Characterization Study - part I
- 1.11b BONUS: Conducting a Waste Generation and Characterization Study - part II
- Important information to succeed in this course
- Suggested readings
- Connect with your peers
- Slides - Week 1
- Suggested readings - Week 1
- What is a bonus module?
- Physical Elements of Solid Waste Management : Lesson Choices
- Language option for quizzes - please complete the quizzes only in one language
- Week 1 - English
- Semana 1 - Español
- Semaine 1 - Français
- Governance Aspects of Solid Waste Management
- 2.1 Policies and legislation
- 2.2 The role of the public sector
- 2.3 The role of the private sector
- 2.4 Integrating the informal sector
- 2.5 The Role of Community Members
- 2.6 Public Awareness Campaigns - Case study India
- 2.7 Financing Mechanisms - part 1
- 2.8 Financing mechanisms - part 2
- 2.9 Key messages Week 2
- 2.10 BONUS: Triggering Community Participation with the RANAS approach
- 2.11BONUS: Financial comparison of collection and transport systems
- Slides - Week 2
- Suggested readings - Week 2
- Governance Aspects of Solid Waste Management : Lesson Choices
- Week 2 - English
- Semana 2 - Español
- Semaine 2 - Français
- Organic waste treatment
- 3.1 Overview of Biowaste Treatment Technologies
- 3.2 Science of composting
- 3.3 Composting technologies
- 3.4 Operating the Composting Process
- 3.5 Case Study Composting - Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 3.6 Case Study Composting - Temesi, Bali, Indonesia
- 3.7 The Basics of Anaerobic Digestion of Biowaste
- 3.8 Anaerobic Digestion Technologies and Operation
- 3.9 Using the Products of Anaerobic Digestion
- 3.10 Vermicomposting of Biowaste
- 3.11 Biowaste Processing with Black Soldier Fly Larvae
- 3.12 Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass
- 3.13 Key messages Week 3
- 3.14 BONUS: Determining moisture content of biowaste mixtures
- 3.15 BONUS: Determining C:N ratio of biowaste mixtures
- 3.16 BONUS: Calculating the size of an anaerobic reactor
- 3.17 BONUS: Constructing an Anaerobic Fixed Dome Digester
- 3.18 BONUS: Operating a Black Soldier Fly waste treatment facility
- Slides - Week 3
- Suggested readings - Week 3
- Task - Tarea - Tâche
- Explication - Explicación - Explanation
- Your solution!
- Organic waste treatment: Lesson Choices
- Week 3 - English
- Semana 3 - Español
- Semaine 3 - Français
- Special waste fractions
- 4.1 Overview of special waste fractions
- 4.2 Mixed waste treatment
- 4.3 Hazardous Waste Management
- 4.4 Health Care Waste Management
- 4.5 E-waste
- 4.6a Plastic Waste Management - Theory
- 4.6b Plastic Waste Management - Examples
- 4.7 Construction and Demolition Waste
- 4.8 Key Messages Week 4
- 4.9 BONUS: Rapid assessment of waste-to-energy projects
- Additional resources on marine plastic waste
- Slides - Week 4
- Suggested readings - Week 4
- Special waste fractions : Lesson Choices
- Week 4 - English
- Semana 4 - Español
- Semaine 4 - Français
- Strategic Issues and Planning in Solid Waste Management
- 5.1 Integrating biowaste management through strategic planning
- 5.2 Strategic Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan
- 5.3 Comparing cities' performance
- 5.4 Waste and climate change
- 5.5 Solid Waste & Sustainable Development Goals
- 5.6 Introduction to the Waste Flow Diagram
- 5.7 Applying the Waste Flow Diagram
- 5.8 Circular economy and solid waste management
- 5.9 Selecting an Organic Waste Treatment Technology (SOWATT)
- 5.10 Key messages Week 5
- Slides - Week 5
- Suggested readings - Week 5
- Strategic Issues and Planning in Solid Waste Management: Lesson Choices
- Final exam - English
- Examen final - Español
- Examen final - Français
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to manage solid waste effectively with this comprehensive course. Students have raved about the clear and concise instruction, making it easy to understand the complex topic of waste management.Pros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise instruction
- Practical applications and real-world examples
- Engaging and interactive content
- Great for beginners
- Flexible scheduling
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Not enough depth on certain topics
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Not enough focus on global waste management issues
Dr. Christian Zurbrügg
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