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
NA
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
Attendance is mandatory and obtained by attending 2/3 of classes and submitting individual work. Attendance is valid for the following academic year. Working students who are unable to strictly comply with this criterion must clarify their situation at the beginning of the semester.
Continuous evaluation
The assessment method includes: a test and individual work. The test aims to provide feedback, to the teacher and the student, on the knowledge and skills acquired. The work provides them with training in scientific writing and communication, and skills in planning, researching, processing, analyzing and synthesizing information.
The minimum grade for the test and work is 9.5.
UC Final Grade
60% Test + 40% Work.
The grade for each assessment element (test and work) is presented to one decimal place. The final UC grade is rounded to a whole number once.
Students who did not obtain a positive score on the test can take the appeal exam. The final UC grade corresponds to 60% of the appeal exam grade plus 40% of the assignment grade.
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.