Purpose
Provide solid waste facility operator training and certification to promote environmental protection and public health and safety.
Applicability
All persons that work at a solid waste facility are required by state law to be certified. Only persons not directly handling solid waste are exempt. Examples of exempt personnel would be office workers and scale house operators, as long as they do not make decisions on handling of the waste.
Statute and Administrative Rules
RSA 149-M Solid Waste Management
Env-Sw 1600 Solid Waste Facility Operator Training and Certification
Application
Application for Solid Waste Operator Training and Certification 
Renewal Application for Solid Waste Operator Certification
Fee
A fee of $50 must accompany the application. The renewal fee is also $50 and must accompany the renewal form. Renewals received more than 30 days after the certification date will be charged an additional fee of $25 as a late charge. Renewal reminders will no longer be mailed to operators or facilities.
Processing Time
Typically one week, once the application is determined to be complete.
Term/Renewal
Must be renewed annually.
Modification/Amendments
Non-applicable.
Transferability
Certifications are person-specific and non-transferable.
Appeals
Any person aggrieved by a final decision can appeal to the Waste Management Council in accordance with RSA 21-O:9.
Status of Current Applications
Contact Solid Waste Management Bureau at (603) 271-2925 or solidwasteinfo@des.nh.gov.
More Information
Solid Waste Operator Certification
Contact Us
Solid Waste Management Bureau or (603) 271-2925.
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