OBJECTIVES

CE485 is a 3-credit course. When you complete this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify key sources, typical quantities generated, composition, and properties of solid and hazardous wastes;

2. Identify waste disposal or transformation technics (landfills and incinerators);

3. Recognize the relevant regulations that apply for facilities used for disposal, and destruction of waste;

4. Conduct invasive and non-invasive site investigation and understand permitting process for constructing landfills;

5. Idnetify and design Solid and Hazardous Waste Landfills (RCRA Subtitle D and C) including closure, post-closure, and rehab issues;

6. Estimate typical waste disposal costs; and

7. Identify recycling and reuse options (composting, source separation, and re-use of shredded tires, recycled glass, fly ash, etc.).