This course focuses on recycling materials found in municipal solid waste (MSW) generated from residential, commercial and institutional sources, not including hazardous wastes, household hazardous wastes or special wastes. The course provides information on successfully planning, developing, marketing, and managing recycling programs. Managing Recycling Systems also addresses collection, processing, application of end-use standards and protection of human health and the environment.
(3 days; optional exam)
Earn 21 SWANA PDHs and/or 1.8 CEUs towards your Alberta Landfill Operator Certification
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the elements associated with designing and developing a sustainable recycling program
- Determine acceptable material quality and requirements for existing and emerging markets
- Apply quality requirements and regulatory standards of a “Buy Recycled” program
- Identify program costs and revenues required to develop a funding
- Establish and manage contracts for recycling services
- Select the appropriate tools for recyclable collection
- Plan an education and outreach program
Who Should Attend
Facility owners, operators, manufacturers, managers, supervisors and employees, involved in the daily operation of a recycling facility or program.
Course Content
The course consists of online lectures, class activities, class discussion and exercises. The text for the course, Managing Recycling Systems, is a comprehensive manual which details the following topics with supplemental images, graphs, examples and exercises. It serves as a must-have on the job reference tool.
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