Civil & Environmental Engrg 575 - Adv Solid & Harardous WasteMgt

Introduction to municipal solid waste management and hazardous waste management. The relationship between the properties of wastes, the techniques and hardware used for waste handling and processing and the ultimate disposal (containment) of waste and other residual materials will be emphasized. Remediation of contaminated areas is also covered. The design of systems for the management and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes subject to economic factors, safety, reliability and ethical and social implications will be examined.

Open to undergraduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and graduate students. Pre Req: CE-ENGIN 370