Career in Waste Management Expert
Waste management expert is one who do research on various disposing or reuse techniques of all kind of waste. Controlling waste and converting it into something useful is the major challenge facing the world.
Key to Success
- Constructive approach
- An avid reader
- Knowledge on environmental law
Scope and Opportunities
As per the statistics in 2011, 400000 tonnes of e-waste get generated by India of which only 19000 tonnes of e-waste get recycled. Every year this e-waste increasing rapidly in huge amount thats why the demand of Waste management experts get increases. One more statistics says that Urban India generates 188,500 tonnes of solid waste per day. And annually 960 million tonnes of solid waste get generated by India. For controlling and converting it into something usable there is huge scope for Waste management experts.
Lifestyle & Social Status
- Field Work
- Travel to various places
- Deal with difficult circumstances and unusual surroundings
- Work in all weather conditions
- Work in dirt
Job Profile
- Develop and implements disposing techniques
- Trains staff for safe and proper handling of waste
- Conduct surveys and research on waste material and their disposal techniques
- Gather hazardous material and separate them into types of waste
- Protect public at the time of gathering of radioactive waste and develop appropriate ways to remove this type waste from the environment
Skill Sets
- Decision Making Ability
- Public relations Skills
- Organizing ability
- Scientific Temperament
- Inclination for Research
- Excellent skill of observation
Work Value
- Interest in agriculture and geography
- Spirit of Adventure
Current Job Scenario
Beginner can earn Rs. 12000 to Rs. 15000 per month and salary increases as per the expereince.
Top Recruiters
Jusco
Antony Waste Handling Cell Private Limited, Mumbai
A2Z group
Course Synopsis
| Course Options | Bachelor in Environmental Science | Master in Environmental Science |
| Academic Eligibility | 10+2 with PCMB | Any Science graduate |
| Fees | Rs. 30K per annum | Rs. 60K per annum |
| Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1 | Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs | Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs |
| Expenditure in Tier-2 | Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs | Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs |
| Duration | 3 year | 2 year |
| Mode | Regular | Regular |
| Approved | UGC
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UGC |
| Affiliation | Respective university | Respective University |
| Entrance Exam | NA | NA |
Career prospect
- Waste management consulting organization
- Waste management firm
- Recycling companies
- Munical government department
Entrance Exam
For B.Sc Environmental Science – Institute / University level exams are there, some of them are below:
- IISc- Indian Institute of Science
- IISER- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
- NISER- National Institute of Science Education and Research
- Visva Bharati- A university founded by Rabindranath Tagore
- BHU- Banaras Hindu University. Varanasi
- OUAT – Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
- GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology – Pantnagar
For M.Sc Environmental Science – Kindly check with the institute whether they have their own entrance exam or not
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