Wastes management can be studied as a module on some environmental management or environmental science courses but there are few specialist courses. The following is a list of example topic areas that you may be able to study but it is important to check with the institutions that you wish to apply to before you submit your application.
Landfill science, design and operation
Organic wastes management
Waste collection and treatment
Wastes minimisation and recycling
Incineration
Chemical analysis
Air and water
Air quality
Pollution studies
Contaminated land
Environmental risks and hazards
Environmental legislation
Health and safety
Research methods