This Course is NC DEQ approved as a 10-hour course with a 10 hour CEU (or retaking of this course) requirement every three years. The course is designed with the on-site operator in mind, and includes instruction in landfill operations, safety, environmental compliance, landfill basics, and design and permitting.  NC DEQ requires that each MSWLF have a person on site with a manager's certification (or equivalent), or a person with an operator's certification (or equivalent) at all times when the site is open. C&D landfills are also required to have a certified on-site operator (or equivalent), or a certified landfill manager (or equivalent) on site when the site is open.

The requirement for successful completion of the course and to earn North Carolina continuing education hours is attendance at all modules for renewals and achieving a passing score on the exam for new certifications.

Online | September 21-22, 2021

8:00am -5:00pm

The Class I course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class I Waste Management Facility Operator. This is a two-day course for operators of Class I facilities, including those which are defined as transfer stations, material recovery facilities receiving mixed waste, experimental facilities, or composting facilities receiving yard waste. The course is designed to acquaint landfill operators with the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations and prepare them to take the Board examination for Class I (Basic) certification.

The requirement for successful completion of the course and to earn Virginia continuing education hours is attendance at all modules.

Online | September 23, 2021

8:00am -5:00pm

The Class II course has been, approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class II Waste Management Facility Operator. This is a one-day course for operators of Class II facilities including those which compost municipal solid waste, or sanitary, industrial, construction/demolition/debris (CDD) landfills. This course is designed to acquaint landfill operators with the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations and to prepare them to take the Board examination for Class II certification. Class II certificate holders are also Class I certified. Course prerequisite: Class I Basic Training Course. The requirement for successful completion of the course and to earn Virginia continuing education hours is attendance at all modules.

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The new compost rule changes, effective November 2019, require that compost facilities have an operator, supervisor or manager trained in compost operations according to a Division-approved course. The requirement applies to Large Type 1, Large Type 2, all Type 3 and all Type 4 compost facilities. The rule can be viewed at: 15A NCAC 13B .1406(19).

Existing permitted compost facilities are required to have an operator approved by November 1, 2022. New facilities permitted after November 1, 2019, are required to have an approved operator within 18 months of the first permit issuance.

The new compost rule changes, effective November 2019, require that compost facilities have an operator, supervisor or manager trained in compost operations according to a Division-approved course. The requirement applies to Large Type 1, Large Type 2, all Type 3 and all Type 4 compost facilities. The rule can be viewed at: 15A NCAC 13B .1406(19).

Existing permitted compost facilities are required to have an operator approved by November 1, 2022. New facilities permitted after November 1, 2019, are required to have an approved operator within 18 months of the first permit issuance.

Huntsville, Alabama | October 26, 2021
Holiday Inn Research Park 
5903 University Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806

The 9-hour CPE/T course has been approved by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). It serves as both continuing education and provides hours for initial certification. The requirement for successful completion of the course and to earn Alabama continuing education hours is attendance at all modules.  This is a one-day, classroom course for operators of C&D, Industrial and MSW landfills. We cover technical, regulatory and operational requirements for landfills, with a special emphasis on the requirements that are unique under ADEM's Solid Waste Regulations.

Midlothian, Virginia | November 18, 2021

John Tyler Community College 
800 Charter Colony Pkwy
Midlothian, Virginia 23114
Eliades Hall, Room 202

The 8-hour CPE/T course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required every two years by the Board regulations for recertification as a Class I or II Waste Management Facility Operator. This is a one-day, eight-hour classroom course for operators of Class I or II facilities. This is a review of any updated Class I and II training requirements as outlined in the Waste Management Facility Operator Rules and Regulations; this course includes a discussion of any pertinent regulatory changes in the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations and current industry topics.
The requirement for successful completion of the course and to earn Virginia continuing education hours is attendance at all modules.

Online | November 18, 2021

This is a one-day, eight-hour online course for operators of C&D, Industrial, MSW landfills and other solid waste management facilities.  We cover technical, regulatory and operational requirements for solid waste management facilities, with an emphasis on the requirements of the solid waste regulations and current industry topics.  This course is approved for 8 Professional Development Hours by VDEQ, NCDEQ, TDEC and SCDHEC and 9 PDHs by ADEM.  Note start times are Central Daylight Time,  all times will be 1-hour later if you are in the Eastern Time Zone.
The requirement for successful completion of the course and to earn continuing education hours is attendance at all modules.