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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published February 2004
Updated 2009-04-04
See more in Environmental planning
Author Terry J Betts, TJB Planning Consultancy
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Price GBP 10.00

Waste Generation, Treatment and Disposal

Purpose

The topic of waste generation, treatment and disposal is becoming increasingly important because, in general, the associated developments and uses are becoming increasingly controversial.

Benefits

The benefits of a good understanding of this topic are that such an understanding will assist in the design of developments that:

minimize waste and re-use materials that would otherwise go to waste

facilitate the separate collection of different waste materials essential to satisfactory recycling of waste

provide satisfactory egress for the removal of waste for treatment or disposal

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

Planning summary which ensures a good understanding of the topic so that satisfactory land use provision can be made for waste treatment and disposal. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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Waste management conference

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