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Course Description

  • CEUs: 0.8
  • Solid Waste Landfills I III / C&D: 8.0
  • Solid Waste TS / MRF: 8.0
  • Solid Waste Spotter: 8.0
  • Time: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Course coordinator: Cindy Mercado, cindy.mercado@ufl.edu

Phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-294-7047

This course covers the role of spotters at landfills and waste processing facilities. Included is an overview of facility operations focusing on understanding permit conditions and site plans as they relate to the spotter's responsibilities. Managing prohibited waste, and health & safety are also covered.

Daily morning and afternoon breaks are scheduled. 

Learner Outcomes

At the completion of the training, the student should be able to discuss permit conditions & site plans as they relate to spotter’s responsibilities; safety, fire control; first aid & emergencies at waste sites; managing the working space; incoming waste; prohibited waste & regulations; compliance and enforcement process and emphasizing inspection strategies.

Participants must be present for entire course to receive continuing education credit and a Certificate of Attendance. There is not an exam requirement associated with the course.

Notes

This course is designed as initial spotter training.
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Section Title
Spotter Training for Solid Waste Facilities
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 10, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
8.0
Location
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $295.00
CEUs
0.8 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 05, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 05, 2026

Section Notes

TREEO Center
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.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

https://treeo.ufl.edu/directions-lodging/

Section Title
Spotter Training for Solid Waste Facilities
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 09, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
8.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $295.00
CEUs
0.8 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 04, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 04, 2026

Section Notes

Section Title
Spotter Training for Solid Waste Facilities
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
8.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $295.00
CEUs
0.8 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 10, 2026

Section Notes

Section Title
Spotter Training for Solid Waste Facilities
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 03, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
8.0
Location
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $295.00
CEUs
0.8 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 29, 2026

Section Notes

TREEO Center
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.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

https://treeo.ufl.edu/directions-lodging/

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