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Initial Training Course for Transfer Station Operators and Material Recovery Facilities - 16 Hour

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Attributes
  • CEU: 1.6
  • Solid Waste I II III/C&D: 12.0
  • Solid Waste TS/MRF: 8.0
  • Solid Waste Spotter: 4.0
  • Solid Waste TS/MRF Initial: 16.0
  • FBPE PDHs: 0004040: 16.0
  • SWANA CEU: 6
  • Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Coordinator Dawn Jenkins, (352) 392-9570 x227
Description

This course is approved as initial training for transfer station operators and MRF operators. The combined course will be held over two days and will include an exam. (Attendees must achieve 70% proficiency.) Topics include: Basics of Solid Waste Management, Regulations, Screening for Prohibited Materials, Managing Special Waste, Facility Siting, Health and Safety, TS and MRF Layout and Configuration.

Daily morning and afternoon breaks are scheduled. There is a one hour lunch break. Lunch is not provided.

Operator Initial Training Courses

Course Objective
At the completion of the training the student should be able to discuss the basics of Solid Waste Management, Regulations, Screening for Prohibited Materials, Managing Special Waste, Facility Siting, Health and Safety, TS and MRF Layout and Configuration. The student will also complete an exam with at least 70% proficiency.
Participants must be present for entire class time to receive CEU and Certificate of Attendance.  All participants are required to take the exam.  
Who Should Attend
 
Solid Waste:
  • Spotters, Operators
  • Transfer Station/MRF Managers, Supervisors
  • Consultants
  • Local and State Regulatory Inspectors
Instructors
Jon Powell, EI, Innovative Waste Consulting Services, LLC
 
Certification and Accreditation
For more information on certification and accreditation, visit the Continuing Education Credit Information page.
 
Day 1  
8:00am– 8:30am Course Introduction
8:30am – 10:00am Solid Waste Basics
10:00am – 10:15am Break
10:15am – 10:45am  Environmental Concerns with Waste Handling Facilities
10:45am – 12:15pm Regulations
12:15pm – 1:15pm Lunch (on your own)
1:15pm – 2:45pm Screening for Prohibited Materials
2:45pm – 3:00pm Break
2:45pm – 5:00pm Managing Special Wastes
   
Day 2  
8:00am – 8:45am  Facility Siting and Location
8:45am – 10:00am Health and Safety
10:00am – 10:15am Break
10:15am – 11:15am Transfer Station Layout and Configuration
11:15am – 12:15pm Transfer Station Operation
12:15pm – 1:15pm Lunch (on your own)
1:15pm – 2:00pm Materials Recovery Facilities Layout and Configuration
2:00pm – 3:00pm Materials Recovery Facilities Operation
3:00pm – 3:15pm Break
3:15pm – 5:00pm Exam
          
         
Instructor:
Tim Townsend, PhD,
Professor, University of Florida, College of Engineering