| 1 | Introduction to waste management; sustainability and fundamental concepts. | [1] |
| 2 | Waste types: Domestic, industrial, hazardous, organic, etc. | [1] |
| 3 | Environmental and social impacts of waste, which are cornerstones of sustainability. | [1] |
| 4 | Waste management legislation in Türkiye and globally | [1] |
| 5 | European Union Waste Framework Directive and other international approaches | [1] |
| 6 | Source separation and collection methods of waste | [1] |
| 7 | Recycling processes and technologies | [1] |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Composting and biological recycling of organic waste | [1] |
| 10 | Management of hazardous and electronic waste | [1] |
| 11 | Waste reduction strategies and reuse approaches | [1] |
| 12 | Waste management in ecological and sustainable building practices | [1] |
| 13 | Zero waste approach and examples of good practices | [1] |
| 14 | The role of local governments and communities in waste management | [1] |
| 15 | Preparation of sustainable waste management plans | [1] |