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Landfill operator: Type II municipal solid waste certification training

This two-day course (with exam) is training for professionals pursuing careers in municipal solid waste management. This course develops a level of competency to operate and inspect Type II solid waste landfills.

Training includes basic math, science, public health issues, rules & regulations, waste screening, asbestos, stormwater issues, facility operations and closure/post closure.

Successful completion of the exam is required to become a certified operator. This certification is valid for three years.

Day 1

  • Training sessions, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Day 2

  • Training sessions, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Certification exam, 1 to 4 p.m.

15 contact hours

Learn more: Solid waste operator training

Registration information

To register, send in both the training registration form and the certification exam application by November 18:

Your registration won't be processed unless it's accompanied by the exam application. Email address on forms is mandatory.