About Course

About Program

This Sustainable Waste Management Training Course equips participants with actionable skills in modern waste handling, environmental risk reduction and regulatory compliance.

The training covers waste classification, disposal techniques, recycling, energy recovery and sustainable alternatives to landfilling. It also explores cost-saving opportunities through waste prevention and recovery.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and can choose between in-person or virtual training formats, depending on operational preference.

Ideal for professionals seeking to align waste practices with sustainability goals and legal requirements.

Program Objectives

• Comprehend and Explain the Concept of Sustainable Waste Management
• Understand different types of waste, their handling, storage and disposal requirements
• Analyze the environmental impact and implications of Effective Waste Management System
• Identify opportunities in waste prevention for cost-efficient waste management
• Determine re-use and recycling options and manage waste-related environmental risks
• Apply Modern Waste Disposal and Treatment Methods
• Use principles of waste recovery to explore opportunities for energy generation
• Examine the potential impacts of waste disposal to landfills and identify more sustainable alternatives
• Ensure compliance with existing waste regulations and legislation

Target Audience

• Consultants and Experts in Waste Management Sector
• Municipal and Governmental Staff
• Members of Civil Society and Community-Based Organizations
• Waste Planners
• Employees of Environmental Bodies
• Project Heads and Managers
• Senior Managers and Supervisory Staff involved in Waste Management
• Engineers and Technicians
• Waste Facilities Managers
• Operations and Materials Managers
• Health, Safety and Environmental Specialists

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Training Period

Classroom: 5 Days

Virtual Training: 7 Days

The Expedition

Module 1

• Waste and Its Impacts
• The sources of Waste
• Classification and Characterization of Waste
• Foundations of Waste Management
• Global Environmental Issues
• Planning for Waste Management
• Regulatory Requirements
• Role of Regulatory authorities in waste management
• Trends in Waste Management and Legislation

Module 2

• Introduction to Sustainable Waste Management
• Sustainable Waste Management and Circular Economy
• Environmental Risks, their management and control
• Waste Management and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
• Best Practices in Municipal Waste Management
• Sustainable options for different types of waste
• Hazardous Waste and Materials Handling
• Waste Prevention through Chain optimization
• True Cost of Waste

Module 3

• Introduction to Waste Minimization, Reuse and Recycling
• Designing and Implementing Recycling
• Recycling Economics
• The Value of Waste as Resources
• Collection systems for Recycling
• Remanufacturing, Refurbishment and Reuse Processes
• Materials Recovery Facilities
• Transfer Stations
• Composting
• Open Windrow and In Vessel Composting
• In Vessel Composting for Food Waste

Module 4

• Introduction to Waste Recovery, Disposal and Treatment
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Waste Incineration
• Thermal Desorption
• Bioremediation
• Treatment of Water, Solids and Air Emissions
• Principles of Sustainable Landfill
• Engineering Landfills
• Biogas and electricity production from sanitary landfill
• Landfill Site Closure and Aftercare
• Long Term Storage of Waste
• Facility Management, Compliance and Reporting
• Waste Management of Future

Certification

Participants who complete the Sustainable Waste Management Training successfully will receive a certificate of course completion.

Related Courses

Integrated Water Resource Management Training

Training on Carbon Taxation for Policy Makers

Climate Smart Agriculture Training