SOLID WASTE PROGRAM

Hello, my name is Alan Spangler. I am the Solid Waste Program Coordinator/Instructor for the AETA. I am pleased to offer our 2025 Solid Waste Training Schedule. Inside this schedule, you will find many opportunities for operators, supervisors, and management personnel at solid waste facilities to gain access to the classes needed to obtain and/or maintain your solid waste license.

The AETA offers the Apprentice, Journeyman, Master, and 6-hour Update classes on our campus in Camden, at locations statewide, by Zoom, and by Internet delivery. The Environmental Officer classes and updates will be offered in Fayetteville, Maumelle, and Jonesboro. Also, the AETA offers courses by contract that can be taught at your facility.

Students attending by Zoom will receive real-time, Instructor lead training. All you need is an internet connection and a computer with a video camera and microphone. Please contact the AETA and we will be happy to work with you to meet the training needs of your facility.
Alan Spangler, Solid Waste Program Coordinator/Instructor

ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Solid Waste training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited by:

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, DEQ, Office of Land Resources
Arkansas Solid Waste Licensing Committee

The Academy offers Solid Waste training on-campus, at locations statewide, Zoom, and by Internet delivery. To schedule a class at your facility, contact aspangle@sautech.edu or call (870) 574-4551.

LICENSING EXAM INFORMATION

Solid Waste licensing exam applications and testing fees must be submitted to DEQ through the ePortal. DEQ Testing fees are in addition to any training fees and must be paid directly to DEQ Solid Waste Licensing.

For questions contact Jennifer Parslow at (501) 682-0860 or email jennifer.parslow@arkansas.gov .

You may also follow this direct link for DEQ’s E-Portal https://eportal.adeq.state.ar.us/?organizationcode=WWL .

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SOLID WASTE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Solid Waste Apprentice (Level A) - this is a 20-hour training course designed to prepare students to carry out the duties of an Apprentice Operator and to pass the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality Apprentice           (Level A) licensure exam.

Solid Waste Journeyman (Level B) - this is a 20-hour training course designed to prepare Apprentice Level                     Operators to carry out the duties of a Journeyman Operator and to pass the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality Journeyman (Level B) licensure exam.

Solid Waste Master (Level C) - this is a 30-hour training course designed to prepare Journeyman Operators to carry out the duties of a Master Level Operator in a supervisory capacity and to pass the Arkansas Division of                             Environmental Quality (Master level C) licensure exam.

Environmental Officer - this is a 24-hour training course designed to train the student in basic environmental crime investigation. This course is designed for solid waste personnel, regulatory inspectors and criminal investigators concerning illegal dumps. This course is required for individuals desiring to be licensed as an Environmental Officer by the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality.

Environmental Officer Update - this is a 6-hour training course designed for licensed Environmental Officers to satisfy ADEQ’s annual continuing education requirement for license renewal.

Solid Waste Update - this is a 6-hour training course designed to satisfy the annual continuing education                                        requirements for all Solid Waste license renewals.

Solid Waste Update courses can be tailored to meet the training needs of your facility. You can choose from the following modules. Regulatory Issues are discussed in conjunction with each class.

Protecting Surface Water from Landfill Contamination - this training module discusses point and non-point source runoff, runoff effects on the environment, landfill aspects of water management, and pollution controls.

Landfill Gas as an Alternative Energy Source - this training module discusses the generation of methane in landfills, bacterial decomposition, compliance requirements, economics, and usages.

The Cycles of Recycling - this training module discusses recycling methods including plastics, paper, glass, vermicomposting and water recycling.

Hazardous Waste Screening - this is a 6-hour course designed to help individuals identify hazardous materials, types of hazardous wastes, placards and labels, landfill implications, waste screening programs, and health hazards.

Hazard Communication and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) - this course is designed to meet the OSHA 29 CFR 1910 training requirements which include written program specifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labeling, handling and storage, and personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements including the GHS standardized and harmonized format.

Landfill Safety - this training module discusses general safety issues in the solid waste industry including slips, trips, and falls, OSHA general safety issues, and conducting safety meetings.

Business and Residential Recycling and Waste Minimization - this training module discuss how public and community support, costs, and logistics can affect the solid waste stream.

Regionalization and Solid Waste Management - this training module discusses how pooling solid waste resources and partnerships with private and public sectors can help offset declining landfill capacity.

Managing Green and Special Wastes - this training module discusses the aspects of backyard and community composting and different ways to collect tires, batteries, white goods, electronics, and other special wastes.

Waste Generation, Characterization, Collection, Transfer, and Disposal - this training module discusses defining, collecting, and disposing of a municipal solid waste stream and the RCRA implications.

If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following a Solid Waste class you must contact DEQ.

To ensure testing eligibility, applications and fees must be received by DEQ prior to the exam.
The Arkansas Environmental Training Academy does Not collect DEQ exam fees.

Office of Land Resources Solid Waste Licensing Contact: Jennifer Parslow Phone: (501) 682-0860 E-Mail: Jennifer.Parslow@adeq.state.ar.us