Introduction to Waste Management

Course details

This introductory course is designed to provide participants with an overview of waste management concepts and strategies adopted by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to manage waste in Singapore. The course will cover legislation, the municipal waste collection and disposal framework, and the control and management strategies of toxic, hazardous, hospital and other special waste streams. Participants will also be introduced to an 8-step waste minimisation plan that could be deployed to help companies reduce the cost of production and disposal.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, partipants will Understand the waste management concepts and strategies adopted by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to manage the various waste streams in Singapore.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Solid Waste Management in Singapore
• Collection and Disposal
• Control and Management of Hazardous Substances
• Control and Management of Toxic Industrial Wastes
• Control and Management of Hospital & Special Wastes
• Waste Minimization in Singapore

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Companies involved in daily operations of waste collection, conservancy work and transportation of waste
• PWCs, conservancy contractors, recycling companies
• Personnel and consultants who wish to gain an understanding of waste management concepts and strategies adopted by the National Environment Agency (NEA)