ET 150 - Hazardous Waste Management Applications

    Recent Professors
    sricarte@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2025, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
    Spring 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed to provide students working in or seeking employment in the environmental field with an overview of hazardous waste management and regulations. The course explains the hazardous waste regulatory framework and helps students develop research skills in the hazardous waste area. Emphasis is placed on the following topics: universal waste, generator compliance, site investigation and remediation, permitting, enforcement, liability, and storm water discharge. The course also provides opportunities for the hands-on application of regulations. These applications include preparing a hazardous waste manifest, labeling and storing containers, sampling and analysis, and preparing a Phase I environmental site assessment (ESA).
    Usually Held
    Sat 7:00am–10:10am