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Hazardous Waste Management

Course Description

This course focuses on traditional and innovative technologies, concepts, and principles applied to the management of hazardous waste and contaminated sites to protect human health and the environment. Topics include regulatory requirements; fate and transport of contaminants; physical, chemical, and biological treatment; land disposal restrictions; guidelines for design, construction, and closure of hazardous waste landfills; environmental monitoring systems; management of medical waste and treatment options; management of underground and aboveground storage tanks; toxicology and risk assessment; pollution prevention and waste minimization; hazardous waste generators and transporters; permitting and enforcement of hazardous waste facilities

Course Outcome

After completing Hazardous Waste Management students will be equipped with a basic understanding of the following:

• General overview of hazardous waste
• Regulations
• Source, generation rates, and characteristics
• Minimization options
• Handling options
• Treatment options
• Disposal options

Recommended Prerequisites

No prior experience or training is required.

Assessment

Students will be assigned 5 homework assignments, and 5 exams.

Course Delivery

This course is Instructor-led and delivered through our award-winning online Learning Management System. See our FAQ for more details.

Education Credit

This course has 20 contact hours and can be used for 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Course Registration

Course only: $49

Course + Certificate: $99