Academic Catalog

ENVE412 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Course Code: 5600412
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Environmental Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. AYÞEGÜL AKSOY
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Generation of solid wastes. On-site handling, storage and processing. Collection, transfer and transport of solid wastes. Processing techniques and equipment. Recovery of resources, conversion products and energy. Disposal methods for solid wastes and residual matter: Sanitary landfill, incineration, composting and other techniques.