Environmental Engineering (CIVL241) _Assignment 02: Solid Waste
Management & Resource Recovery
E-Book: Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science: Pearson New International
Edition Gilbert M. Masters; Wendell P. Ela (Available in Moodle)
Topic Source: Chapter 9 – Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery
Deadline: Monday, 18 May 2026 | 4:00 PM
1.0 Assignment Objective
This assignment is designed to help students develop a strong understanding of the key
principles of solid waste management and resource recovery as introduced in the course
material. It encourages students to go beyond theoretical knowledge by analysing real-world
practices, identifying challenges in waste management systems, and linking concepts to
sustainability. In addition, the assignment is intended to strengthen essential academic and
professional skills such as teamwork, communication, and presentation delivery. Students are
also expected to reflect critically on environmental sustainability and the importance of
recovering resources from waste in modern engineering practices.
By completing this assignment, students will be able to:
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Understand key principles of solid waste management
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Analyze real-world practices and challenges in waste handling systems
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Develop teamwork and effective presentation skills
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Reflect on sustainability concepts and resource recovery approaches
2.0 Presentation Requirements
Each group is required to deliver a 15-minute presentation based on their assigned topics from
the chapter on Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery in Introduction to
Environmental Engineering and Science (Masters & Ela). The presentation should be
developed using PowerPoint or a similar tool and must demonstrate a clear understanding of
the relevant sections of the textbook, including key concepts, processes, and applications
discussed in the assigned topics.
The presentation should be well-structured, visually clear, and informative, reflecting not only
the theoretical content but also its practical relevance. Students are encouraged to incorporate
diagrams, figures, tables, and real-world examples to support their explanations and enhance
audience understanding.
To ensure fair contribution and engagement, each group member must participate in presenting,
with a recommended speaking time of 3–4 minutes per student.
Key requirements:
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Total duration: 15 minutes per group
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Format: PowerPoint (or equivalent presentation software)
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All group members must present
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Recommended speaking time: 3–4 minutes per student
3.0 Reflection Requirement
Each group must submit a 1-2 pages reflection covering:
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What you learned from your assignment
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Key challenges in real-world implementation
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Your opinion on improving waste management practices
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Contribution of each group member
4.0 Assessment Criteria
Criteria
Marks
Content Coverage and Understanding
30%
Presentation Skills
20%
Visuals & Examples
20%
Q&A
15%
Reflection Quality
15%
5.0 Group Allocation & Topics
Group
Title
Assigned Topics
Key Focus Areas
Students (Names)
1
Fundamentals of
Solid Waste
Management
1. Introduction to Solid Waste
2. Waste Generation and Characteristics
3. Environmental and Public Health
Impacts
• Types and sources of waste
• Waste composition and
trends
• Why solid waste is an
environmental issue
1. Braa Khalid Mohammed Al Amri
2. Abdul Rahman Tariq Mohammed Al
Kamzari
3. Fatima Hamed Mohammed Al Abdali
4. Ayesha Khalid Hamood Al Amri
2
Waste Minimization
& Sustainability
1. Waste Management Hierarchy
2. Source Reduction
3. Product Stewardship
• Reduce → Reuse → Recycle
→ Dispose hierarchy
• Sustainable product design
• Role of individuals,
industries, governments
1.
2.
3.
4.
Qasi Abdullah Issa Al Mahrooqi
Fatema Yousuf Ali Al Rawahi
Layan Saif Issa Al Husaini
Abrar Samir Khamis Al-Khamisi
3
Recycling &
1. Recycling and Material Recovery
Biological Treatment 2. Composting (Aerobic Treatment)
3. Anaerobic Digestion
• Recycling system operations
• Organic waste management
• Benefits of compost and
biogas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Ahmed Suhail Ali Al Kiyumi
Noor Salim Ali Al Hamimi
Hoor Ahmed Saleh Al Saleemi
Bayan Hilal Talib Al Flaiti
Salwa Khalfan Ibrahim Al Balushi
4
Waste Treatment &
Disposal
Technologies
• Energy recovery from waste
• Landfill impacts (leachate,
gas)
• Future of waste as a resource
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Muhammad Sultan Said Al Harthy
Moza Hamed Khamis Al Kaabi
Sulaf Yousuf Khamis Al Kasbi
Rawan Khalfan Thani Al Jamudi
Tasnim Said Jaffar Ali Al Sawaqi
1. Thermal Treatment (Incineration &
Waste-to-Energy)
2. Landfills (Design & Environmental
Issues)
3. Resource Recovery Concepts