Integrated Waste Management
Objectives
- Understand the importance of waste management in the context of the circular economy and its relation with other global problems;
- Understand the applicable policies and legislation, the main actors (guardianship, regulator, inspection and operators) and the operation of the technological components of an integrated waste management system;
- Be able to identify the waste by the ELW codes, know how to complete the SIRER registration forms and the electronic guides for the transport of waste (e.GAR), plan a waste characterization and quantification campaign, and to calculate and critically analyze waste management indicators
General characterization
Code
12647
Credits
3.0
Responsible teacher
Ana Isabel Espinha da Silveira, Maria da Graça Madeira Martinho
Hours
Weekly - 2
Total - 34
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
- Martinho, M.G.; Gonçalves, M.G.; Silveira, A.I. (2019). Gestão Integrada de Resíduos (no prelo, aprovado para publicação pela Editora da FCT NOVA, trata-se de uma revisão e atualização do livro de Martinho, M.G. e Gonçalves (2000). Gestão de Resíduos, editado pela Universidade Aberta, e que se encontra esgotado).
- Pires, A.; Martinho, M. G.; Rodrigues, S.; Gomes, I. (2019). Sustainable Solid Waste Collection and Management. Springer Nature.
- Franco-García, M-L; Carpio-Aguilar, J.C.; Bressers, H. (Eds.) (2019). Towards Zero Waste. Circular Economy Boost, Waste to Resources. Springer Nature.
- Tchobanoglous, G.; Kreith, F. (2002). Handbook of Solid Waste Management. Second Edition. McGraw-Hill International Editions.
- Bilitewski, B.; Härdtle, G.; Marek, K.; Weissbach, A.; Boeddicker, H. (1994). Waste Management. Springer.
Teaching method
The typology of classes (TP) allows the application of several methodologies for a more effective learning. The classes are structured in two moments. The first, more expositive, is focused on the cognitive learning of concepts and technological basis of the operation of the different components of the systems. The second, based on methodologies such as problem based learning or case study-based learning, aims to promote the integration of concepts previously provided, enabling them to be applied to the real world and professional practice.
Evaluation method
The evaluation method includes: two quizes and one work group. The quizes aims are to provide feedback to the teacher and the student about the knowledge and skills acquired. Group work on a theme to deepen and selected by the students, allows them to acquire collaborative work skills, scientific writing and communication training, and capacity building to plan, research, process, analyze and synthesize information.
Subject matter
1. Introduction: Importance in the context of the circular economy and global problems. Principles of waste policy. Waste Management Regime. Organization of waste management in Portugal.
2. Production and composition: Definition, identification and methodology for characterizing waste. Evolution and variations in production and composition. Electronic Waste Registration System.
3. Components of an integrated system: Collection and transport systems. Sorting facilities. Mechanical and Biological Treatment. Incineration. Landfill. Calculation and analysis of management indicators.
4. Specific flows: Applicable legislation; flows covered by the principles of extended producer responsibility and by the producer; technical-economic models and management entities.
5. Social aspects: Psychology of reduction and recycling and instruments for behavior change.
6. The role of the environmental engineer: Case studies of waste management in organizations.