This course will provide the student with an overview of the basic principles of solid waste management issues, such as sources of solid waste, types and contents of solid waste, chemical, physical, and biological properties of solid waste. The course also discusses the stages of solid waste handling, such as storage, collection, transportation and containment. The course will discuss the reuse, recycle, and disposal-related aspects of solid waste such as incineration, which also include waste burning for energy generation and landfills.