Waste Management and Pollution Prevention
Poorly managed waste creates cost, regulatory exposure, and lasting harm to the environment. This course sets out how to classify, handle, and dispose of waste while reducing it at source. Participants examine the waste hierarchy, duty of care, and practical pollution prevention measures.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Classifying hazardous and non hazardous waste streams
- 02Applying the waste hierarchy to cut disposal at source
- 03Meeting duty of care and consignment documentation
- 04Controlling emissions to air, water, and land
- 05Storing and handling hazardous waste safely
- 06Setting and tracking waste reduction targets
- 07Preventing pollution incidents through spill controls
What you will gain
- Classify waste streams correctly
- Apply the waste hierarchy to reduce disposal
- Meet duty of care and documentation requirements
- Control emissions to air, water, and land
- Manage hazardous waste safely
- Set and track waste reduction targets
Who should attend
- Environmental officers
- Facilities and operations staff
- HSE professionals
- Sustainability coordinators
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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