Strategies for recycling, composting, landfill design, and hazardous waste disposal regulations.
About the course
This course explores the engineering, environmental, and regulatory aspects of solid waste management. You will study strategies for recycling, composting, landfill design, and hazardous waste disposal regulations. The curriculum covers the full lifecycle of waste, from generation and collection to treatment, recovery, and final disposal.
You will work on practical projects that mirror real-world scenarios, such as conducting a waste audit for a local business or designing a containment system for a small industrial site. The course emphasizes compliance with provincial and federal environmental laws and focuses on sustainable waste reduction techniques.
Who takes this course
ENVR 3250 is an elective course open to students in the Environmental Technology program. It is also available to students in related programs who have completed the required prerequisites.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
- ENVR 1110 Introduction to Environmental Science
- ENVR 3670 Environmental Remediation Technologies
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate municipal solid waste composition and generation trends.
- Design recycling and composting systems for municipal applications.
- Apply landfill design principles and environmental protection standards.
- Assess hazardous waste disposal regulations and site remediation requirements.
- Develop integrated waste management plans for industrial and municipal clients.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term exam | 25 |
| Waste audit and analysis project | 30 |
| Landfill design assignment | 25 |
| Final examination | 20 |