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Title: Type II/III Landfill Operator or Inspector Certificate
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Subject: Solid Waste
Waste
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:18:05 PM
Modification Date: 11/4/2024 10:07:02 AM
Agency Name: Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota
Agency URL: https://www.pca.state.mn.us
Agency Description: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is responsible for administering environmental permitting, compliance/enforcement, remediation and outreach programs to help Minnesota protect its environment.
Agency Phone: 651-296-6300
800-657-3864
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.pca.state.mn.us
Agency Address:
520 Lafayette Rd. N.

St. Paul
MN 55155

Unit Name: Training Specialist
Unit URL:
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): sarah.lerohl@state.mn.us
Unit URL:
Audience: Hold Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Rules: 7035
7048

Statutes: 116.41

Forms:

Operators of waste disposal facilities must be certified by the MPCA. The agency provides workshops and conferences to help you obtain and stay up-to-date on your certification.

 

MPCA training covers public health issues, rules and regulations, waste screening, asbestos, stormwater requirements, landfill design, facility operations, and closure/post closure.

You can request that the MPCA approve training provided by other organizations to count towards MPCA operator certification. Submit the request at least 60 days before the training event.

Get certified

Find all upcoming trainings on the Training Calendar

Type II training and exam
This two-day course with exam is for professionals pursuing careers in municipal solid waste management (15 contact hours). You must pass the exam to be certified to operate Type II facilities, which include sanitary, modified sanitary, and sludge landfills. Certification is good for three years.

Certification prerequisites:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience
  • At least 15 contact hours of training in the three years prior to your application
  • At least six months of work experience as a Type II facility operator

Type III training and exam
This two-day course with exam is for professionals pursuing careers in demolition waste and industrial waste management (Nine contact hours). You must pass the exam to be certified to operate Type III facilities, which include demolition waste and non-hazardous industrial waste landfills. Certification is good for three years.

Certification prerequisite:

  • At least four contact hours of training in the three years prior to your application

Solid waste refresher training
This one-day refresher counts as 6 contact hours toward certification renewal for Type II or Type III operators. Half the training is in the classroom, followed by a facility tour.

Keeping your certification
Guidance about the general types of trainings that may be accredited by the MPCA:

Certification renewal

To renew your certification, you'll need:

  • Type II - (18) contact hours over three years
  • Type III - (6) contact hours over three years

Renewal application for solid waste operator/inspector certification (w-sw1-02)

Accredited training options

Refer to MPCA’s training events


Fees:
Period of Issuance:

3 years


Length of Determination: See "Summary of Requirements" section above.
Other Info:
Activity: Solid Waste
Waste
License Detail URL:

Solid waste operator training

Online services

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)


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