Waste Management Control

On successful completion of this module you will have a critical understanding of the importance of waste management and the techniques used.  A variety of waste sectors will be examined including: Construction and demolition, agriculture, commercial and household waste. The current options for management of waste: waste prevention, re-use, recycling, composting, landfill and generating energy from waste are reviewed.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of EU and UK waste legislation, together with the powers and duties of the enforcement agencies
• Critically assess the nature and issues within the waste sectors including construction and demolition, agricultural, commercial and household waste, together with an understanding of treatment and disposal routes
• Elucidate the current options available and the issues within waste management: waste prevention, re-use, recycling, composting, landfill and generating energy from waste.

Topics covered may include:

• Types of waste, from ‘normal’ domestic refuse to highly toxic and hazardous wastes
• Waste management
• Legislation of waste and the role of the local authorities/enforcement agencies. 
• Management options to prevent waste and to promote re-use, recycling, composting and disposal of waste products
• Waste management strategy for the UK
• Effects of waste on the environment and the problem of radioactive waste.