Management of Urban Solid Waste This module aims to provide practical and technical tools for waste management at an urban scale, offering an analysis of the key elements for the design, management and maintenance of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) treatment plants. The module is divided into 8 units::
Features of urban solid waste
Management of solid waste disposal
Design of solid waste disposal facilities
Collection and recycle of solid waste
Sorting and material recovery from solid waste
Energy recovery from solid waste
Biological plant treatment for solid waste
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of disposal schemes for solid waste
Urban Waste Recycling This module provides an overview of regulations and the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, complemented by the key elements relating to the design of urban waste collection systems and operational tools for the recycling of solid waste, as well as the possible applications of secondary raw materials. The module is divided into 6 units:
General aspects, international standards and agreements