Introduction

The aim of this course in Solid Waste Management (SWM) is to enlighten the state of the art technology, organizational and legislative developments and practices and financial burdens and benefits of handling solid wastes.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

Professionals at the management, decision-making and educational level, related to waste handling, urban infrastructure and urban environmental management.

COURSE LEVEL: Foundation

Objectives of the course

1. Present an overview of the steps of solid waste management from generation to final use/disposal
2. Select the most suitable solid waste management options in a specific local context
3. Conceptually design waste conversion/treatment processes
4. Assess the environmental impact of solid waste management options and criticize the results.
5. Assess the economic impact of solid waste management options and criticize the results
6. Develop innovative solutions of solid waste management in urban areas.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to SWM: Waste quantity and quality, generation of waste per capita and region; composition of waste; small scale industry waste; organanic agricultural waste;
2. Waste Collection and Transport: Collection of mixed waste or of source seperated waste, collection logistics, transfer stations; machine park planning; Sub-contractors;
3. Treatment/disposal Technologies: dumping, sanitary landfills, mechanical-biological treatment, incineration, anaerobic digestion, composting; recycling of plastics, batteries, e-waste, Green House Gas emission and emision modeling, CDM, energy recovery; 
4. Financial, Social and Institutional aspects: costs of collection, seperation, management; equipment costs; social costs, stake holders, scavengers, public health issues, policy and legislation.

Course Administration Details:

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067.

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 ,or mail [email protected]/[email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course

Send proof of payment to [email protected]/[email protected]

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