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Solid Waste Mangement Facility Operator
License Description Solid Waste Management Facility Operators promote the protection of human health and the environment through the performance of sound solid waste management practices. Job duties of the solid waste management facility operator vary depending upon the type, size, and complexity of the facility. Consequently, there are various classifications and levels of solid waste management operators. Progress from apprentice to master ratings is based upon increased experience and education and the passing of successively more difficult examinations. A solid waste management facility operator license is required to operate the following facilities: Class 1 License - material recycling facilities, solid waste recovery facilities, solid waste processing facilities, composting facilities, transfer stations, municipal solid waste recovery facilities, and solid waste processing facilities, Class 2 License - solid waste disposal facilities or landfills not subject to Subtitle D with monofills included, Class 3 License - waste tire processing facilities. Requirements: 1) Satisfactory completion of from 20 to 60 hours of approved training. 2) Completion of from zero to two years of experience in solid waste management or operation. 3) Satisfactory completion of written examinations for each classification of license. Application fee (covers exam and license): $50.00 per classification, Renewal fee: $25.00 per classification, Provisional Certification fee: $25.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
Division of Environmental Quality
Office of Land Resources
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 06/28/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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