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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) 762-3728 or by e-mail at: charles.ferguson@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 Charles Ferguson at (505) 762-3728 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 - 2008

March 24-28, Roswell

September 8-12, Farmington

Transfer Station Certification Courses - 2008

June 17-19, Ruidoso

November 12-14, Farmington