MPCA Training Events Calendar
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) offers training opportunities for those who must follow environmental regulations or get certain licenses or professional registrations. MPCA staff believes training is an integral part of helping people understand and comply with the rules and regulations which they must follow. About 4,000 people attend one or more of the approximately 50 training events held throughout the year.
To find information about specific classes, click on the area of interest at the right, and then scroll through the series.
Note that training dates, locations and fees are subject to change or cancellation. While you may be able to fill out registration forms electronically, the MPCA is unable to accept electronic submittal at this time. The MPCA can accept credit card payments using Visa or MasterCard.
Air Training
No training scheduled at this time.
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Hazardous Waste Training
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Ten Steps to Hazardous Waste Compliance During the training session, MPCA staff will explain the10 steps to compliance: 1) Evaluate waste and determine generator size. 2) Get an EPA identification number. 3) Get a license (and applicable fees). 4) Choose and mark containers. 5) Accumulate and store hazardous waste. 6) Transport and dispose of hazardous waste. 7) Manifest hazardous waste. 8) Plan for emergencies. 9) Train employees.10) Keep records. |
April 24, 2013, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. April 30, 2013, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
Registration contact: Credit card fax: 651-205-4594 Class information contact: Tara Mercil Phone: 218-846-8136 |
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Household Hazardous Waste Workshops/Training Household Hazardous Waste "Compliance in a Day" Training — This training is only for staff associated with Minnesota's Household Hazardous Waste Program.
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See emailed brochure for training dates and locations. |
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Industrial Stormwater Training
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Industrial Stormwater Sampling Exceedance Workshop Industrial facilities in Minnesota must comply with stormwater regulations, which now require stormwater runoff sampling and monitoring. This event will focus on responding to benchmark exceedances, selecting different management practices, and modifying stormwater pollution prevention plans. This event will not provide detailed design guidance for structural practices. This event is for anyone interested in learning about industrial stormwater requirements, especially industry staff responsible for facility compliance with industrial stormwater regulations and sites that have had test results indicating benchmark exceedance. The sampling requirements can be found in Parts V and VI of the Industrial Stormwater General Permit. |
June 26, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
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Industrial Stormwater SWPPPs, Monitoring and Exceedance Workshop Industrial facilities in Minnesota are required to comply with stormwater regulations, which require developing a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), sampling and monitoring, and adapting to stormwater runoff quality exceedance from facilities. This event will cover all of these topics from SWPPP requirements and monitoring to response and selection of practices for SWPPP modification to benchmark monitoring test result exceedances. This event will not provide detailed design guidance for structural practices. This event is for anyone interested in learning about industrial stormwater requirements, especially industry staff responsible for facility compliance with industrial stormwater regulations and sites that have had test results indicating benchmark exceedance. |
8-hour Workshop tentatively scheduled for Spring 2013; date/time/location TBD |
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Solid Waste
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Solid Waste Operations Issues Refresher Workshops
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See Solid Waste Landfill Workshops Brochure for training dates and locations. |
Contact: Diane Belanger Credit card fax: 651-205-4594 |
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Municipal Solid Waste and Demolition/Industrial Waste Landfill Operator Certification
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See Solid Waste Landfill Workshops Brochure for training dates and locations. |
Contact: Diane Belanger Credit card fax: 651-205-4594 |
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Demolition/Industrial Waste Landfill Operator Certification Training
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See Solid Waste Landfill Workshops Brochure for training dates and locations. |
Contact: Diane Belanger |
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Renewal Application for Solid Waste Disposal Facility Operators/Inspectors |
No training dates available. |
Renewal Information: Contact: Diane Belanger Credit card fax: 651-205-4594 |
Solid Waste Landfill Workshops - Brochure
Renewal application for solid waste operator/inspector certificationWastewater Training
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2013 MPCA Wastewater Operator Training Schedule and Registration (p-tr2-10) -
Wastewater and Biosolids Training Manuals Order Form (PDF Version) (p-tr2-14)
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39th Annual Collection System Operators Conference |
January 23-25, 2013 Minneapolis Marriot Northwest Exam postmark date: Jan, 10, 2013 |
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76th Annual Wastewater Operations Conference |
Minneapolis Marriot Northwest Exam postmark date: March 7, 2013 |
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Wastewater Examination Session
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March 7, 2013 April 24, 2013 May 3, 2013 July 26, 2013 Aug 23, 2013 Oct 17, 2013 |
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Collection System Basic Seminar
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November 12-14, 2013 |
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Industrial Bi-products Workshop — offered by U of M
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No dates at this time. Please check back. |
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Land Application of Biosolids — Basic Course
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April 16-18, 2013 September 17-19, 2013 Broadway Ball Room- |
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Land Application of Biosolids — Refresher Course
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May 8-9, 2013 October 16-17, 2013 |
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Advanced Wastewater Treatment (Activated Sludge) This class is intended for operators of activated sludge wastewater facilities who are interested in improving process control and biological nutrient removal. No exams given.
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August 7, 2013 |
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One-Day Pump Workshop
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May 15, 2013 June 19, 2013 |
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Spray Irrigation Refresher (1-day) — offered by U of M
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June 4, 2013 Clarion Inn, 1630 S. Broadway Ave., Rochester |
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Spray Irrigation Seminar — offered by U of M
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June 4-6, 2013 Clarion Inn, 1630 S. Broadway Ave., Rochester Exam postmark date: May 22, 2013 |
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Stabilization Pond Seminar
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April 9-11, 2013 April 23-25, 2013 |
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Wastewater Treatment Technology Seminar
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June 11-13, 2013 August 13-15, 2013 December 3-5, 2013 |
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AgendaUnderground Tank Training
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Contractor Certification Class |
March 18-22, 2013 |
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Contractor Recertification Class |
January 18, 2013 - February 8, 2013- See brochure for details
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Other Training Opportunities
Other MPCA Training
- Road Salt Education Program. MPCA's education outreach program to local government and private applicators of road salt.
- Summer Turf Maintenance Program. Training will focus on the implementation of best management practices for lawn/turf care maintenance.
Other Training Services and Providers
- Central States Water Environment Association
- Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association
- Minnesota Rural Water Association
- Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association
- Sacramento State University, Office of Water Programs
- University of MN Extension Service-Onsite Individual Sewage Treatment System Workshops
- University of Minnesota Stormwater Erosion/Sediment Control Certification Program
- Water Environment Federation
Related Links
- Minnesota Department of Health Water Operator Training & Certification
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wastewater Web page
* Disclaimer: Links to non-MPCA sites are provided as a convenience to site visitors. The MPCA is not responsible for the information at these sites and does not necessarily endorse the opinions, products or services found there.
