The objective of the ISWA-Germany study tour is to explore the design, finance, and operation of sustainable decentralized recycling and waste management systems.
The tour is jointly organized by ISWA, ISWA Germany, and Wehrle company for up to 25 ‘Young waste management Professionals’ with a maximum of five years of work experience. This event offers expert lectures, visits to three diverse waste management sites, interactive discussions, and knowledge sharing spanning 40 years of Germany’s successful recycling practices. Participants will learn to bridge theory with real‐world application, to establish and manage small to medium‐sized recycling and waste treatment centres efficiently.
Attending this special practice-focused study trip will help you gain a deep understanding of:
- Frameworks of a sustainable solid waste management system under a circular economy including regulation and waste hierarchy.
- Solid waste source separation including composting of source-separated biowaste.
- Design, finance, and operate a material recovery/recycling facility.
- Management of the residual materials including hazardous waste.
- Landfill classification and design including leachate and gas collection systems.
THE PROGRAMME
Tuesday, May 21st: welcome to WEHRLE company in Emmendingen and introduction of the study tour. The topic of the seminars on Tuesday covers the frameworks, regulations, material recovery, and recycling. We finish the day with a get-together in the evening.
Wednesday, May 22nd: during the second day we will learn about the management of residual waste streams including hazardous waste. In the afternoon we will have a site visit to the Kahlenberg Waste Treatment Association and we will learn about Sustainable site development, Public communication, and Maximum Yield Technology. In the evening we will have a historical tour of the city of FREIBURG.
Thursday, May 23rd: in the morning we will have a site visit from Lörrach waste management company and we learn about Decentralized waste management, Organic waste treatment plants, and Project Financing. The afternoon seminars are about landfill classification and design including leachate and gas collection systems. In the evening we will visit a local wine factory and enjoy a wine-tasting tour.
Friday, May 24th: On the last day of the study tour we will have a site visit to the waste management system of Freiburg City and learn about Public Private Partnership (PPP), Landfill technology, and Landfill aftercare and utilization. In the afternoon, we will review the gained knowledge and discuss the outlooks. Finally, we will say goodbye after the coffee break.
IMPRESSION FROM PREVIOUS STUDY TOURS
LOGISTICS
Dates: 21-24 May 2024
Venue: Emmendingen/ Freiburg, Baden Württemberg, Germany
Accommodation
A: Hotel Markgraf, Emmendingen – see https://business-art-hotel.de/
B: Hotel Taome, Emmendingen – see https://www.taome.de/
Both are centrally located in Emmendingen – e.g., the train station is a 5-minute walk, WEHRLE is 2–5 minutes on foot – very short distances and right in the city. As planned, all participants (and potentially overnight speakers) will be accommodated in the above-mentioned hotels – this is the calculation.
Kindly note that the allocation of rooms and related responsibilities lies with us and depends on participant registrations. While participants are free to choose alternative accommodations, it’s important to clarify that opting for other lodging options does not result in a reduction of the participant price, and individuals are responsible for arranging their own transfers.
Arrival and departure dates
Recommended date of arrival: Monday, 20th of May 2024
Recommended date of departure: Saturday, 25th of May 2024
STUDY TOUR LEADER
Frank Natau
WEHRLE–WERK AG, Germany Business Development Water
- More than 30 years of professional experience in global business incl. technological/operational /economical consulting, project development for turnkey installations for treatment of highly contaminated wastewater incl. multistage process combinations up to Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) in various industrial applications and waste industry.
- Sales, process design, and delivery of full-scale leachate treatment systems in Europe incl. various technologies and/or process combinations.
- Former director for Operation/Service/After Sale at WEHRLE providing high-level services to > 100 multinational full-scale wastewater treatment installations globally – incl. growth of own division for the operation of > 25 leachate treatment plants in long-term Full – Service – contracts containing processes Membrane Bio Reactors (BIOMEMBRAT®), Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Granular Activated Carbon (AC), Ozonisation, Vacuum Evaporation etc
HANIYEH JALALIPOUR
Dr. Haniyeh Jalalipour, a waste and resource management expert, earned her Ph.D. at the University of Rostock in Germany, focusing on sustainable organic waste management in developing countries. As a post-doc research assistant at Rostock University, she contributes to research on biowaste utilization, climate change, and life cycle assessment. Dr. Jalalipour actively supports the German national membership at the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and chairs the ISWA Young Professional Group (YPG), fostering networking and knowledge sharing among young professionals.
Prof. Dr. mont. Michael Nelles
The study tour is organized under the guidance of Pro. Nelles, who represents Germany’s national membership at ISWA. Prof. Nelles serves as the Scientific Director of the German Biomass Research Center gGmbH (DBFZ) in Leipzig and heads the Waste and Resource Management Department at Rostock University.
PRICING & REGISTRATION
Register for the ISWA study tour by selecting one of the ticket options below. Early bird will be available until March 15th. Overall registration will close 30th of April 2024.
Registration fees include accommodation with breakfast from May 21 – 24 2024, course participation, course materials, refreshments, lunch and dinner, as well as transportation and visits to the waste treatment plants. 21% VAT applies to the fees and is mentioned clearly when it is included. The organizers do not assume liability during field demonstrations and technical visits. Travel health insurance is advisable. The program may be subject to change. Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
For low-/low-middle income economies, there are 3 discounted tickets 50% off available (on a first come first serve basis). Please Submit a short bio (not more than 300 words) and a one-page paragraph on why you want to participate in the ISWA-Germany study tour and how it may help your professional life to Haniyeh Jalalipour haniyeh.jalalipour@uni-rostock.de.
Cancellation Policy
ISWA reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
Minimum number of participants: 12
Registration may be transferred to a nominated representative. Any cancellation of registration must be submitted in
writing to ISWA by e-mail: events@iswa.org
Cancellation and refund will be subject to the following conditions:
• Cancellation until 29th February 2024: 50% refund
• Cancellation until 31st March 2024: 10% refund
• Cancellation after 31st March 2024 or “no show”: No refund
In case of cancellation of the study tour due to unforeseeable events including pandemic regulations. ISWA will refund
the registration fee but no other costs incurred prior to cancellation. In case of cancellation of a registrant the above
rules apply.
Bank transfer costs will be deducted from any refund.
Early Bird - Non Member Registration
- available until March 15th 2024. This price includes 21% VAT.
Early Bird - ISWA Member Registration
- available until March 15th 2024. This price includes 21% VAT.
Regular Registration - Non Member
- available until April 30th 2024. This price includes 21% VAT.
Regular Registration - ISWA Member
- available until April 30th 2024. This price includes 21% VAT.
See you in Germany!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I receive a letter of invitation?
Will I receive a certificate of participation?
Are scholarships available?
Yes. For low-/low-middle income economies, there are 3 discounted tickets 50% off available (on a first come first serve basis). Please Submit a short bio (not more than 300 words) and a one-page paragraph on why you want to participate in the ISWA-Germany study tour and how it may help your professional life to Haniyeh Jalalipour haniyeh.jalalipour@uni-rostock.de.
How can I indicate my dietary requirements?
CONTACT US
Get in touch if you have any questions or comments.
Zhiren Ye
Event Manager ISWA
Contact Zhiren for registration matters or to cancel registration
Email: events@iswa.org
Phone number: +31 (0)10 808 3990
Haniyeh Jalalipour
Ph.D. at the University of Rostock in Germany, focusing on sustainable organic waste management in developing countries
Contact Haniyeh Jalalipour for questions on the program, location & infrastructure.
Email: haniyeh.jalalipour@uni-rostock.de