Β1.2 Management of Solids Wastes

Generation, composition and characteristics of solid wastes. Principles and alternative methods of management, the prevention ladder. Collection and transportation. Separation of different fractions (source, mechanical), reuse and recycling. Sanitary landfills: site selection; design; leachate production, collection and treatment; biogas production, collection and utilization. Long term landfill management. Sludge origin, characteristics and management alternatives (land application, incineration, landfilling). Thermal treatment (waste to energy, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis) and environmental concerns and impacts. Emission control. Chemical and biological treatment (composting, anaerobic treatment, drying, hygienization, lime treatment). Management, legislation economic aspects. The Greek National Strategic Plan. The topics covered include:

1. Generation, composition and characteristics of solid wastes
2. Principles and alternative methods of management
3. Collection, transportation, separation, reuse and recycling.
4. Sanitary landfills
5. Sludge origin, characteristics and management alternatives
6. Thermal treatment
7. Chemical and biological treatment (composting, anaerobic treatment, drying, hygienization, lime treatment
8. Management, legislation economic aspects
9. The Greek National Strategic Plan