Solid Waste Update courses can be tailored to meet the training needs of your facility. You can choose from the following modules. Regulatory Issues are discussed in conjunction with each class.

Protecting Surface Water from Landfill Contamination - this training module discusses point and non-point source runoff, runoff effects on the environment, landfill aspects of water management, and pollution controls.

Landfill Gas as an Alternative Energy Source - this training module discusses the generation of methane in landfills, bacterial decomposition, compliance requirements, economics, and usages.

The Cycles of Recycling - this training module discusses recycling methods including plastics, paper, glass,         vermicomposting and water recycling.

Hazardous Waste Screening - this is a 6-hour course designed to help individuals identify hazardous materials, types of hazardous wastes, placards and labels, landfill implications, waste screening programs, and health hazards.

Hazard Communication and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - this course is designed to meet the OSHA 29 CFR 1910 training requirements which include written program specifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labeling, handling and storage, and personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements including the GHS standardized and harmonized format.

Landfill Safety - this training module discusses general safety issues in the solid waste industry including slips, trips, and falls, OSHA general safety issues, and conducting safety meetings.

Business and Residential Recycling and Waste Minimization - this training module discuss how public and community support, costs, and logistics can affect the solid waste stream.

Regionalization and Solid Waste Management - this training module discusses how pooling solid waste resources and partnerships with private and public sectors can help offset declining landfill capacity.

Managing Green and Special Wastes - this training module discusses the aspects of backyard and community composting and different ways to collect tires, batteries, white goods, electronics, and other special wastes.

Waste Generation, Characterization, Collection, Transfer, and Disposal - this training module discusses defining, collecting, and disposing of a municipal solid waste stream and the RCRA implications.