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Course Description

  • Days 1-2 of the: Initial Training for Operators of Landfills and Waste Processing Facilities
  • CEUs: 1.6
  • Course #: 1034
  • Solid Waste Landfills I III / C&D: 12.0
  • Solid Waste TS / MRF Initial: 16.0
  • Solid Waste Spotter: 4.0
  • FBPE Provider #0004021: CEHs 16.0 Hours
  • Time: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Course coordinator: James Dunn james.dunn@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-294-7047

This course is approved as initial training for Transfer Station & Materials Recovery Facility Solid Waste Operators. It includes 1 Exam with a 70% proficiency.

Topics include:

  • Solid Waste Management Basics and Regulations
  • Environmental Concerns with Waste Handling Facilities
  • Screening for Prohibited Materials
  • Managing Special Wastes
  • Health and Safety
  • Compliance Inspections
  • Siting
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Transfer Station Operations/Layout
  • Materials Recovery Facilities Operations and Layout

Daily morning and afternoon breaks are scheduled.

Learner Outcomes

At the completion of the training the student should be able to discuss:

  • Basics of solid waste operations
  • Environmental concerns with waste handling facilities
  • Screening for prohibited materials
  • Managing special waste
  • Transfer station operations
  • Materials recovery facilities operations

The students will also complete one exam.

Participants must be present for entire course to receive continuing education credit and a Certificate of Completion. All participants take the final exam.  Note - If participant is needing continuing education credits [CEUs] to maintain their active landfill operator training status, then they should probably take the refresher training 8 hour (no exam). Contact the course coordinator for more information.

This course is Days 1, 2 of the three day course: Initial Training for Operators of Landfills and Waste Processing Facilities

Notes

This course is recommended for:

  • Operators, Spotters
  • Transfer Station or Materials Recovery Facility Owners, Managers, Supervisors
  • Consultants
  • Local and State Regulatory Inspectors
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Section Title
Initial Training Course for TSO and MRF - 16 Hr
Type
Off-Site
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 17, 2024 to Sep 18, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $595.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 12, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 12, 2024
Section Notes
Section Title
Initial Training Course for TSO and MRF - 16 Hr
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 19, 2024 to Nov 20, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $595.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 14, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 14, 2024
Section Notes

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3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Map to TREEO Note: Be sure to use the UF/TREEO map because some internet maps will give you the wrong directions to get to our facility. Do not turn onto SW 63 from SR 24 (Archer Rd.) The road is closed just before you get to TREEO.

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