ESP 570 - Solid Waste Planning and Policy

An examination of traditional and innovative policy approaches involved in managing municipal solid waste. Includes identifying capacity needs, siting locations, transportation, and economic needs for management strategies (e.g., recycling, reuse, composting). Students will work on a local solid waste planning project to identify cost-effective approaches to reducing land-disposal.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing, acceptance into an accelerated graduate pathway, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Environmental Science & Policy