WASTE MANAGEMENT – A MODERN & SUSTAINABLE APPROACH
Implementing Smart, Compliant, and Environmentally Responsible Waste Strategies
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 – 25 Jun 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Effective waste management is a cornerstone of environmental protection and sustainable development. With increasing pressure from environmental regulations, resource scarcity, and public scrutiny, organizations must adopt modern and sustainable waste management strategies that minimize environmental impact while optimizing costs and compliance.
This intensive 3-day course provides participants with the tools and knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate integrated waste management systems. From waste reduction and segregation to recycling, disposal, and regulatory compliance, the course offers both strategic frameworks and practical approaches aligned with international standards and circular economy principles.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles of sustainable waste management and the waste hierarchy
• Classify different waste types and apply appropriate handling and disposal methods
• Design and implement waste minimization and recycling programs
• Ensure compliance with local and international environmental regulations
• Integrate circular economy concepts into organizational waste strategies
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain practical knowledge of modern waste management technologies and techniques
• Learn how to conduct waste audits and identify areas for improvement
• Understand your legal obligations and how to meet compliance requirements
• Support your organization’s sustainability and ESG goals
• Reduce operational costs through efficient and responsible waste handling
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Environmental and Sustainability Managers
• HSE Officers and Waste Compliance Coordinators
• Facility and Plant Managers
• Local Government and Municipal Waste Officers
• Professionals involved in environmental compliance and resource recovery
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Waste identification, segregation, and classification
• Designing waste reduction and recycling initiatives
• Understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements
• Operational planning for safe and compliant waste handling
• Evaluation of environmental and economic impacts of waste systems
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved environmental performance and regulatory compliance
• Reduced waste disposal costs and resource inefficiencies
• Enhanced ability to meet sustainability, ESG, and ISO 14001 goals
• Improved staff awareness and workplace safety regarding waste practices
• Stronger reputation through eco-responsible operations
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Global waste challenges, frameworks, and lifecycle thinking
• Case Studies – Corporate and municipal waste management successes
• Workshops – Waste audits, action plan design, and material flow mapping
• Peer Exchange – Industry-specific approaches and cross-sector insights
• Tools – Waste tracking templates, risk checklists, KPI dashboards
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Fundamentals of Waste Management
- Module 1: Introduction to Waste Types and Classifications (07:30 – 09:30)
• Municipal, hazardous, industrial, biomedical, e-waste - Module 2: The Waste Hierarchy and Circular Economy (09:45 – 11:15)
• Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose - Module 3: Waste Policy, Laws, and International Standards (11:30 – 01:00)
• Basel Convention, ISO 14001, UAE & GCC regulations - Module 4: Workshop – Conduct a Waste Stream Mapping Exercise (02:00 – 03:30)
• Identify and categorize waste sources in an organization
Day 2: Waste Minimization and Resource Recovery
- Module 5: Waste Prevention and Material Efficiency (07:30 – 09:30)
• Process redesign, lean operations, packaging reduction - Module 6: Recycling, Composting, and Energy Recovery (09:45 – 11:15)
• Sorting technologies, WTE, composting methods - Module 7: Designing Site Waste Management Plans (11:30 – 01:00)
• Collection systems, container labeling, waste contractor roles - Module 8: Workshop – Build a Waste Reduction Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Plan goals, targets, and responsibilities
Day 3: Safety, Compliance, and Performance Monitoring
- Module 9: Safe Handling, Storage, and Transportation of Waste (07:30 – 09:30)
• Labeling, PPE, emergency procedures, compatibility - Module 10: Waste Audits and Performance Metrics (09:45 – 11:15)
• Waste quantification, KPIs, audit templates - Module 11: Communicating and Reporting Waste Performance (11:30 – 01:00)
• Internal reporting, ESG disclosures, sustainability reports - Module 12: Final Workshop – Simulate a Waste Audit for a Facility (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group activity with scoring and recommendations
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Waste Management – A Modern & Sustainable Approach, validating their ability to manage organizational waste streams efficiently and sustainably, while ensuring safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility.