Construction & Demolition Landfills: Regulations and Best Practices
Author: Roman Titov
Construction and demolition (C&D) landfills play a crucial role in waste management, but they must be designed, operated, and closed in compliance with environmental regulations to prevent hazards. This course provides an in-depth overview of federal and tribal regulations governing C&D landfills in Indian Country, along with best practices for waste reduction, site selection, operations, and closure. Participants will gain practical insights into ensuring compliance with environmental laws while promoting sustainable landfill management.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand federal and tribal regulatory frameworks for C&D landfills.
- Identify key environmental considerations when siting a landfill.
- Implement best practices for waste acceptance, screening, and disposal.
- Develop a landfill operations plan that includes safety, security, and environmental compliance.
- Apply RCRA, CWA, CAA, and OSHA regulations to landfill management.
- Explore alternative waste management strategies, including recycling and reuse.
- Analyze climate change impacts on landfill operations and develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct compliance inspections and enforcement for tribal landfill oversight.
- Plan for future innovations in C&D waste management and sustainable landfill practices.
Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.
Certificate of Completion
Upon passing a 35-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.
Board Acceptance
We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
