👉 Refuse engineering is the scientific and technical discipline focused on the management, processing, and disposal of municipal solid waste. It encompasses the collection, transportation, sorting, processing, recycling, composting, and final disposal of waste materials. This field aims to minimize environmental impact by optimizing waste reduction, maximizing resource recovery, and ensuring safe, efficient handling and treatment of waste. Key activities include waste characterization to understand composition, developing and implementing sorting and separation technologies, designing waste-to-energy systems, and managing landfill operations to prevent pollution. The ultimate goal of refuse engineering is to transform waste into valuable resources while protecting public health and the environment.
