SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

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This course emphasizes the study of fundamental concepts in management for solid waste (domestic, commercial, industrial solid waste, and hazardous waste). During this course it will be discussed the management requirements related to regulations promulgated pursuant the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (Law No. 94 -580, of October 21, 1976, RCRA), that describe the legislation, regulations, and stan dards applied to the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of solid wastes. RCRA describes the necessary strategies for compliance and execution of the essential tasks to be achieved to protect the public health and conservation of the environment and natural resources.