2010 NM Recycling and Composting Facility Operator Certification Courses
The NMRC and the New Mexico State Environment Department: Solid Waste Bureau will host two recycling courses and two composting courses in 2010.  We have increased our maximum course size to hold 35 students, in hopes of meeting demands for these certification courses. Remember to register as early as possible to be assured a seat in the course.

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Recycling Certification Courses for 2010

May 11-13, Los Alamos  register  

December 7-9, Roswell register  

Composting Certification Courses for 2010

April 20-22, Ruidoso

Thank you for all that attended and helped to make the April Course a success!

 

October 19-21, Albuquerque register  

Cost

NMRC Member $125 (Late Fee: One Week Before Course $150)

Non-NMRC Member $150 (Late Fee: One Week Before Course $175)

Course Details

Click to view the 2010 flyer that details maps, nearby hotels, tentative course schedule and list of instructors for the 2010 courses. more

For all certification course schedules, check out the NM Environment Department: Solid Waste Bureau. 

Payment arrangements must be made before attending the course either by actual payment or by PO number. If a municipality or business has an outstanding due payment, they can not send any registrants to courses until that past due invoice has been paid. There will  be a $25 cancellation fee is you do not notify us before the late registration date.

For additional information and applications for certification contact Charles R. Ferguson, New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Solid Waste Bureau, Outreach and Technical Assistance Program, at (505) 476-3561 or by e-mail at: connie.pasteris@state.nm.us.

Certification: To obtain NMED Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification, applicants must complete a course, score at least 70% on the certification exam offered at the end of each course, and have at least one year of experience operating the type of facility for which certification is sought.

State Solid Waste Rules require that public and private solid waste facilities have certified operators. These courses enable operators to become certified! Call Connie Pasteris at (505) 476-3561 or connie.pasteris@state.nm.us to check on your certification status.

Visit the SWANA web site to get details on registering for the Landfill and Transfer Station Courses.

Landfill Certification Courses - 2010

March 8-11, Las Cruces

September 13-16, Los Alamos

Transfer Station Certification Courses - 2010

June 15-17, Los Alamos

November 16-18, Las Cruces