Career Details

Household Hazardous Waste & CESQG Collection Operations

Description

This training is intended for those with direct, supervisory and oversight responsibilities for efficiently and safely handling Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) waste.

Certifying Organization

Solid Waste Association of North America

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? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Managing MSW Collection Systems

Certifying Organization

Solid Waste Association of North America

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Registered Hazardous and Chemical Materials Manager

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Environmental Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems - Manager

Certifying Organization

Solid Waste Association of North America

Type

B - Advanced

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