Introduction to Waste Management

Overview

Waste Management is an essential service provided by, or on behalf of, Local Government for households. It is a complex area, with many opportunities to improve Local Governments environmental, social and economic performance.

WALGA has developed training to cover the identification and segregation of waste and recoverable materials, waste avoidance and education, and behaviour change in relation to waste management.

Target Audience

Suitable for Local Government Officers where their role requires them to be directly or indirectly involved in Waste Management or Officers wanting to work in the waste industry.

Learning Outcomes

• Practical knowledge of waste storage and separation to facilitate resource recovery;
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policy;
• Skills relating to waste education and behaviour change; and
• Knowledge relating to waste avoidance options and approaches.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

Upcoming Course Dates