Refresher Training Course for Experienced Solid Waste Operators and Spotters-4 Hours - Course 6729

Refresher Training Course for Experienced Solid Waste Operators and Spotters-4 Hours

Attributes
  • CEUs: 0.4
  • Solid Waste: Landfill/TS/MRF/Spotter: 4.0 contact hours, Course #761
  • Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Coordinator UF TREEO Center     email: train@treeo.ufl.edu     phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-392-9570
Description

This course is designed for personnel who have accrued significant work experience and knowledge in the solid waste industry. There will be a brief review of topics presented in the initial training course and expansion upon these topics with more in-depth and detailed information. Advanced topics and class exercises will be used to enhance the participant’s knowledge and expertise.

  • Days 1 and 2 of the 3-day course material relates to landfills and WPF operations and provides the students with valuable cross training.
  • Day 3 addresses topics more specific to landfill operations.

(8:00am-12:00pm)

Course Introduction
Solid Waste Management Basics
Environmental Concerns-Waste Handling Facilities
Regulations
Screening for Prohibited Materials
Managing Special Wastes
Economics of Solid Waste
Health and Safety
Compliance Inspections

with Day 1 as:
8-Hour continuing education for Landfill Operators, Transfer Station and Material Facility Operators
4-hours continuing education for Spotters