Syllabus

Module I (8 hours): Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Hazardous Wastes (HW) –Introduction and Definitions Classification of wastes Impacts of Unscientific Disposal of MSW and HW Estimation of Quantity and Characteristics
Module II (8 hours): Reduction of Generation at Source, Source Segregation, Collection, Transfer and Transport MSW Processing – Segregation during Processing, Reduction and Conversion for Reuse/Recycle using Physical, Chemical and Biological methods, Storage facilities for MSW and HW materials
Module III (8 hours): Current Status of MSW and HW Management in India MSW and HW Management Rules and regulations Private Participation in MSW Management Hazardous Waste (HW) – Characterization of HW Generation Handling of Hazardous Wastes - the “Cradle to Grave” Concept, Transport of Hazardous Waste Incineration for Ultimate Disposal of MSW and HW – Incineration Fundamentals Types of Incinerators Case studies of waste metallurgical industry.
Module IV (8 hours): Environmental Concerns MSW Landfills and HW Landfills – Planning, siting and permits Landfill processes, design, operation, post-closure care and use Financing and Contracting of MSW and HW Processing Facilities, Public or Private Ownership and Operation, Public-Private Partnership, Integrated solid waste management (ISWM).

Overview of assessing risks posing threats to the environment.

Acquiring knowledge on MSW and HW management

CO1: Understanding the characteristics of solid waste.
CO2: To understand different methods of collection, transport and treatment of waste.
CO3: Understanding the regulatory provisions related to waste management in India.
CO4: To understand on the management wastes.
CO5: To acquire the knowledge on management of MSW and HW in landfills.

Vesilind, P.A., Worrell, W.A., and Reinhart, D.R., Solid Waste Engineering, Cengage Learning India Private Limited, 2004

George Tchobanoglous, Frank Kreith, Handbook of Solid Waste Management, McGraw-Hill: New York 2002, 2nd Edition

Peavy, Rowe and Tchobanoglous, Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill Co., 1985, 4th Edition

George Tchobanoglous, Hilary Theisen, S. A. Vigil,, Integrated Solid Waste Management: Engineering Principles and Management Issues, McGraw-Hill Companies,Incorporated, 1993