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MOLO eSeries: Solid Waste and Landfill Basics covers information on the composition, generation and characteristics of municipal solid waste (MSW) and how MSW is managed as part of an integrated solid waste management system.
Objectives:
• Understand MSW composition characteristics and generation rates
• Understand the different waste streams that contribute to MSW
• Understand the major components of integrated solid waste (ISW) management
• Understand the role of the sanitary landfill in ISW management
Originally aired - Feb 22, 2011
Neal Bolton P.E., S.C.
Blue Ridge Services
Atascadero CA
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Regulations covers the key federal regulations that govern solid waste landfills in the US and to discuss key features that are important to the MOLO.
Objectives:
• Summarize key US federal regulations related to solid waste
• Describe how regulations differ at the federal and state level
• Discuss the permit process
Originally aired - March 8, 2011
Neal Bolton P.E., S.C.
Blue Ridge Services
Atascadero CA
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MOLO eSeries: Basic Operational Techniques I covers fundamental best practices for MSW landfill operations.
Objectives:
• Understand what constitutes good landfill operations
• Understand how to read and interpret plans and drawings
• Know how to calculate distance, elevation and slope
• Understand the principles and importance of waste compaction
• Understand the types and functions of different landfill covers
Originally aired - March 22, 2011
Jim Lapp, S.C.
City of Edmonton
Alberta CA
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MOLO eSeries: Basic Operational Techniques II continues the discussion from Module 6, including stormwater control, special and problematic waste handling and other areas of concern
Objectives:
Understand the importance of and procedures for controlling
• Stormwater run-on and run-off
• Wastes requiring special handling
• Problematic wastes
• Special Weather Operation
• Litter and Dust
• Animals
• Odors
• Fires
Originally aired - April 12, 2011
Jim Lapp, S.C.
City of Edmonton
Alberta CA
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MOLO eSeries: Safety and Contingency Countermeasures covers safety issues and contingency countermeasures for MSW landfills.
Objectives:
• Review and summarize the requirements of a good safety/security program
• Identify OSHA regulations that are specifically related to Waste Facility Management
• Establish the need for the preparation of written safety and security plans
• Understand the need for and benefits of continuous training
• Learn how to establish minimum training goals
• Identify specific training needs for landfill employees
Originally aired - April 26, 2011
JW Spear, Sr. P.E., S.C.
JSA Civil Environmental Engineers
Milwaukee WI
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Design and Construction covers the basic steps and processes involved in landfill construction and design projects throughout the life of the landfill, including closure.
Objectives:
• Understand the basic process in landfill design and construction projects.
• Understand the purpose of bottom liner systems
• Understand the characteristics of different types of bottom liner systems
• Understand leachate and gas collection systems
• Understand the requirements for final cover
Originally aired - May 10, 2011
JW Spear, Sr. P.E., S.C.
JSA Civil Environmental Engineers
Milwaukee WI
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Economics covers the components of landfill costs versus the actual unit costs and describes the fundamentals of sensitivity analysis for key cost factors.
• Understand The Components of Landfill Cost
• Learn The Fundamentals of a Sensitivity Analysis
Originally aired - May 24, 2011
Tony Sperling P.E., S.C
Sperling Hansen Associates
North Vancouver BC
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Leachate Management is a major responsibility of the MOLO. This module covers what leachate is, why it is a concern, how it is collected and how to safely and effectively manage leachate.
Objectives:
• Understand the process of leachate formation in landfills
• Understand the chemical characteristics of landfill leachate
• Understand the environmental risks posed by improper leachate management
• Understand different methods for leachate management
Originally aired - June 14, 2011
Tony Sperling P.E., S.C
Sperling Hansen Associates
North Vancouver BC
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MOLO eSeries: Screening of Prohibited and Problematic Wastes covers the steps taken at the landfill site to screen for prohibited wastes.
Objectives:
• Identify common types of prohibited waste
• Provide guidance for waste screening
• Describe methods for managing wastes once screened
• Describe the role of public education
Originally aired - June 28, 2011
Bill Tobin, S.C.
Waste Authority of Montgomery County
Norristown PA
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Location and Site Layout covers the factors associated with landfill site selection and the components of a typical landfill site plan.
Objectives:
• Identify technical, political, economic and social factors the impact landfill location
• Understand the regulatory restrictions for landfills site selection
• Understand the landfill siting process
• Understand the basic components of a modern landfill facility
Originally aired - July 12, 2011
Jo-Walter Spear, Jr. P.E., S.C.
JSA Civil Environmental Engineers
Milwaukee WI
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MOLO eSeries: Compliance Inspections covers why preparing for, facilitating, and addressing these inspections are some of the major responsibilities of a MOLO.
Objectives:
• Understand the different types of regulatory standards
• Review the technical basis of standards
• Discuss the purpose of compliance inspections
• Learn how a compliance inspection is performed and how to conduct one
• Learn the rules for managing evidence
• Discuss courtroom demeanor
Originally aired - July 26, 2011
Jo-Walter Spear, Jr. P.E., S.C.
JSA Civil Environmental Engineers
Milwaukee WI
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Closure Issues explores issues pertaining to closing landfill sites and the process of maintaining the site during the post-closure care period.
Objectives:
• Understand closure considerations
• Discuss the elements of a closure plan
• Learn the requirements of post-closure monitoring and maintenance
• Discuss landfill site end uses
• Acquire knowledge of final cover design, installation, and maintenance
• Discuss financial consideration
Originally aired - Sept 13, 2011
Jo-Walter Spear, Jr. P.E., S.C.
JSA Civil Environmental Engineers
Milwaukee WI
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MOLO eSeries: Communications covers the issues and requirements for communicating with staff and the public, including staff scheduling and management, customer communication, public relations and recordkeeping.
Objectives:
• Understand the basic concepts required to manage a landfill and communicate with employees, Learn how to impart a “Positive Attitude”
• Understand the importance of scheduling for employees and the public
• Learn some techniques on how to communicate and interact with the public
• Apply the knowledge learned in this course to an example landfill
Originally aired - Sep 27, 2011
Dave Lore, S.C.
Southern Idaho Solid Waste District
Burley ID
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Gas Management covers the production, movement, monitoring and control of landfill gas.
Objectives:
• Understand the biological process that occur over time in a landfill that generate gas
• Develop a knowledge of the basic constituents of landfill gas
• Understand the detrimental effects of landfill gas
• Understand the processes of landfill gas generation and movement
• Learn how to monitor for landfill gas
• Understand issues regarding the control, treatment and management of landfill gas
Originally aired - Oct 11, 2011
Farideh Kia PG, CHG, REA 2
GC Environmental
Anaheim CA
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MOLO eSeries: Bioreactor Landfills covers basic information on why the MOLO might want to consider bioreactor technology as an option, and describes the fundamentals of bioreactor landfills.
Objectives:
• Define bioreactor landfills
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages of bioreactor landfills
• Review regulations pertaining to bioreactors
• Discuss bioreactor configurations
• Describe bioreactor operational issues
• Discuss bioreactor operations and monitoring
Originally aired - Oct 25, 2011
Dr. George Reinhart P.E., S.C.
Jones Edmunds Associates
Gainesville FL
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MOLO eSeries: Groundwater Monitoring covers the regulatory and permitting requirements for groundwater sampling and analysis, the components of a groundwater monitoring network and corrective action plans.
Objectives:
• Understand the regulatory requirements for groundwater monitoring
• Understand the basic structure of a groundwater monitoring network
• Understand the concepts of groundwater sampling and analysis
• Understand how to interpret and address groundwater analysis results
Originally aired - Nov 8, 2011
Chris Chapman, S.C.
Rusmar, Inc.
West Chester PA
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Operations Plan covers the typical components of an operations plan – Facility Operations, Maintenance, Contingency Situations, Training and Recordkeeping and Reporting.
Objectives:
• Understand the structure of a typical operations plan
• Understand the importance of the operations plan
• Understand the components of the operations plan
Originally aired - Nov 22, 2011
Chris Chapman, S.C.
Rusmar, Inc.
West Chester PA
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MOLO eSeries: Landfill Equipment covers the selection, maintenance and economics of the different types of equipment used in the normal operation of a MSW Landfill.
Objectives:
• Understand the types, characteristics, uses and issues associated with equipment used at MSW landfills
Originally aired - Dec 6, 2011
Dave Lore, S.C.
Southern Idaho Solid Waste District
Burley ID
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MOLO eSeries: Course Review
Review and reinforce your understanding of the material previously presented in each module of the MOLO course. Get an in depth assessment of all 17 modules while interacting with one of our experienced MOLO instructors.
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Originally aired - Dec 13, 2011
Dave Lore, S.C.
Southern Idaho Solid Waste District
Burley ID
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BONUS
MOLO: Just the Math
Back again to ease your fears about the MOLO certification exam, its SWANA’s eSession, MOLO: Just the Math. Whether you’ve been unsuccessful on the examination in the past, or are looking to get certified for the first time, Pass the Math with MOLO: Just the Math.
With this live eSession you can prepare for the math that is covered on the MOLO exam from your home or office. All you need is an internet connection and separate phone line and you’re ready to pass the math.
Join Jo-Walter Spear (J Spear Associates – Environment Management Services, Milwaukee, WI) as he covers such topics as:
• Elevation
• Density
• Area
• Slope
• Volume
And because the course is only two hours long, you can learn and return!