Career Details

Certified Waste Management Professional

Description

The Certified Waste Management Professional is designed to credential professionals responsible for waste minimization and pollution prevention, the voluntary standards and programs related to hazardous waste management, the management and transportation of hazardous wastes, the treatment, storage and knowledge of disposal facilities for hazardous waste and the reporting and record keeping pertaining to hazardous waste and non-hazardous solid waste.

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Stormwater Manager

Certifying Organization

American Public Works Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Industrial Waste Treatment Operator Class IV

Certifying Organization

Water Professionals International

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Water Lab Analyst Class I

Certifying Organization

Water Professionals International

Type

A - Core

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