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Webinar Brief
Introduction to Solid Waste Transfer Design for Rural Communities At the request of the Indian Health Services (IHS), EWRI is developing a webinar on the design of solid waste transfer facilities for rural areas. The webinar will be geared to the needs of the IHS engineers but will be open to all. The webinar will begin with a high level overview of open dump cleanup. The availability of facilities to transfer solid waste is key to the prevention of continued open dumping. This webinar will instruct engineers on how to select a waste transfer option based on local needs and site characteristics. This webinar will cover design fundamentals for waste transfer stations as an option for waste removal in typically rural areas with sanitation deficiencies.

Course Length:1 hour

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Apply the design basics for rural solid waste transfer stations
• Explain, in a high-level overview, landfill/dump cleanup
• Explain transfer alternatives for varying volumes for low population density rural areas
• Explain the application of different designs for solid waste transfer stations
• Provide information on where additional information can be found

Benefits for Participants

• Master the basics of solid waste transfer station design
• Discover where more valuable information can be found
• Expand your engineering expertise

Webinar Outline

1. Introduction to Solid Waste Transfer Design for Rural Communities
2. Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas
3. Challenges associated with low population density
   1. Open Dump closure and remediation
   2. In-place closure
   3. Excavation and transfer
4. Transfer Management Options Post Open Dump
   Convenience centers
   1. Transfer stations
   2. Re-Load or Direct Dump -Tipping floors, pits, tunnels and chutes
5. Design Considerations
   1. Equipment Integral to Design
   2. Loading Equipment
   3. Transfer Trailers – walking floor, push blade, drag chains, tipper
   4. Special provisions for specific waste types
   5. Construction debris, carcasses, tires
   6. Recycling/reuse opportunities
   7. Safety
   8. Other Design Considerations
6. Evaluating Alternative Designs - Integrated Solid Waste Management Planning

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Target Audience

Indian Health Services
Civil Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Municipal Engineers

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