Principles and Practices of Waste Management
ENVM 649 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: ENVM 615. An examination of the principles and practices of waste management, especially as they apply to the United States. The goal is to incorporate environmental justice considerations, regulatory compliance, and best practices toward integrative waste management. Topics include history of waste management, options, and hierarchy for municipal waste management in the United States, basics of technological options for waste management, and U.S. policies that oversee municipal waste and hazardous waste. Focus is on applying waste management principles to viable integrated waste management solutions and applying the skills and knowledge needed for a career in environmental management.
