Sri Lanka is rapidly urbanizing and then solid waste generation is increasing due to increases in population, urbanization, industrialization, and change in consumption patterns. Currently, 7000 Metric Tons of solid waste were generated per day in the country. Nearly 60% of the total generation is from the Western Province. Each person produces around 0.4-1.0 kg of waste per day. As a long-term strategy, introducing waste management courses for Higher Education programs and capacity Building in the field of waste management can address waste management issues in the country. This study intended to identify the knowledge gap and requirements of waste management skills and knowledge of society. Furthermore, this study revealed that areas need to be strengthened to fulfill the industrial requirement and future potential employment opportunities related to waste management technologies. Finally, the outcomes of the study were used to develop a new course in UNIVOTEC for waste management and valorization.