Tribal Solid Waste Education and Assistance Program (TSWEAP)::
Course: Source Reduction Strategies for Tribal Solid Waste Programs
Course Description:
This course will focus on understanding your waste stream and developing effective source reduction strategies.
Course Content:
- Discussion of the state of solid waste management by participants
- Understanding Your Waste Stream
- Doing a Waste Stream Characterization
- Identifying Areas for Source Reduction
- Integrating Source Reduction IntoYour Solid Waste Program
- Source Reduction Strategies
- Household Hazardous Waste
- E-Waste and Batteries
- Tires and White Goods
- Construction and Demolition Debris
- Designing and Managing a Compost Program
- Designing and Managing a Recycling Program
- Public Education and Community Outreach
- Tribal Case Study and Site Visit
- Small Group Activities
Participant Eligibility:
Applicants must be employed by a federally recognized tribe. The course is specifically developed for staff employed in all
aspects of solid waste management.
Course Fees:
There are no tuition or registration fees required. ITEP will pay for lodging (room and taxes only) expenses and reimburse per
diem (at the rate established by Northern Arizona University) for up to 20 participants. Participants are responsible for their own
travel costs.
Confirmation Notice:
Official confirmation notices will be sent to selected applicants. Confirmation materials will include information on course
schedule (agenda), hotel logistics and additional course travel policies.
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