Forestry Training Course Goal
This waste management course describes the fundamentals of a waste management program and provides some specific examples to build an understanding of why we need to handle each type of waste differently. Markets are now available for many by-products formerly landfilled waste, and there are excellent waste transfer facilities and handlers found throughout Alberta. By learning the fundamentals of a waste management program, industrial personnel will learn the best ways to dispose of wastes. Wastes may become a profit centre rather than a burden on future generations.
Learning Objectives
Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Recognize the value of waste reduction, recycling, and reuse
- Recognize the involvement of three levels of government regarding waste management
- Recognize the purpose and components of an environmental management system and waste management plan
- List 3 hazardous wastes commonly generated by the woodlands operations, and assess the safety of moving/handling them
- Select a sorting and delivery system for 2 common non-hazardous wastes
- Locate markets for wastes that lead to positive cash flow from waste disposal
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- This course is available in a narrated online version, however, it can also be delivered in person or online (to groups) with a live instructor. To arrange a “live online” delivery please send your request to wolfinfo@northernlakescollege.ca or contact the WOLF office at 1-866-293-WOLF (9653)
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