Do you want to become a Certified Recycling Professional (CRP)?
You have two options:
1. The Full NJ Recycling Certification Series
Series 15: September 2019 - August 2020 SERIES IS FULL!
2. The Alternate Recycling Certification Series
April 2021 (Exact dates TBD; this program is now offered every other year.)
*Previous public sector experience required*
Not sure which series is right for you? Click here.
Do you need training for CRP Classroom Recertification Credits or Compost Operators?
Here is a list of our current course offerings:
The Ethical Organization
July 14, 2020 (½ Day AM) - 3 CRP Classroom Credits ONLINE COURSE
Improving Your Time Management Skills
July 14, 2020 (½ Day PM) - 3 CRP Classroom Credits ONLINE COURSE
Management Skills for Supervisors
July 21-22, 2020 - 12 CRP Classroom Credits ONLINE COURSE, SOLD OUT!
Effective Emergency Communications
July 29 & August 5, 2020 - 6 CRP Classroom Classroom Credits ONLINE COURSE
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing - How & Why?
October 7, 2020 - 6 CRP Classroom Credits NEW DATE!
Clean Communities Council Coordinator Certification Training
October 9, 16, and 23, 2020 - 15 CRP Classroom Credits (5 per day)
Management Skills for Supervisors
October 21 & 22, 2020 - 12 CRP Classroom Credits ONLINE COURSE
Educational Opportunities from Other Training Providers
Note: These classes are not run by the Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education. Please contact the training provider directly with questions or to register.
Earth Day at Home Webinar Series Offered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Only the following webinars from this series are approved for CRP credit (1 Classroom Credit each):
- Reducing Food Waste on 5/18/20
- Reducing Plastic Waste on 5/26/20
- Backyard Composting 101 on 6/15/20
Institute for Local Self-Reliance Webinars
Webinars focused on composting, recycling, reuse, and related topics.
The Recycling Partnership's Webinar Wednesdays
Free webinars held each month covering best practices and communications tools to better your community's recycling program.
Sustainable Materials Management Webinar Series
This webinar series is offered through a partnership between the National Recycling Coalition and the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center and delivers innovative programming to those who are seeking integrated opportunities for materials management.
West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum Webinar Series
Informative presentations from people on the cutting-edge of sustainable materials management.
APR Plastics Recycling Web Seminar Education Series
Six web seminars on topics related to plastics recycling.
Product Stewardship Institute Webinars
Ongoing webinars focused on a variety of topics related to recycling and sustainability.
College & University Recycling Coalition Webinar Series
Webinar programs focused on waste reduction and sustainable materials management at higher education institutions.
EPA Sustainable Materials Management Web Academy
Ongoing - 1.5 CRP Credits per webinar
