The Recycling Coordinator’s Primer

This course kicks off the NJ Recycling Certification Program with an introduction to recycling regulations and the duties of a recycling coordinator.

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Contact Pamela Springard-Mayer to Register

Email: pspring@rutgers.edu
Phone: 848-932-7463

In addition to those enrolled in the NJ Recycling Certification Series, this course can be taken by active CRPs who would like to earn CRP recertification credits.

Course Details

Course Name: The Recycling Coordinator’s Primer
Course Code: ER0112CA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: September 18, 2024 

Date: September 18, 2024 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Check-in at 8:00 am) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Rutgers Campus, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Format: Classroom UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Fee: $90.00 per person UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Course Overview

Certificate iconThis class is part of the NJ Recycling Certification Series.

This course serves as an introduction to recycling in New Jersey – and to the Recycling Certification Series as a whole.

Featured Topics

  • Rules and regulations governing and regulating recycling (and solid waste) in New Jersey, including the latest updates
  • Fundamental duties of recycling coordinators and others involved in recycling programs

Who Should Attend?

If you are completing the NJ Recycling Certification Program in order to become a Certified Recycling Professional, you must take this course. Current Certified Recycling Professionals and Certified Public Works Managers can also take this course to earn recertification credits.

Meet Your Instructor

Dominic D’Altilio

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Mr. D’Altilio has over 36 years of government experience serving as Ridgefield, NJ Councilperson, Chairman of the Police Committee, Environmental Commissioner, Essex County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) Chairman, Asst. Director of Public Works, Sanitation Superintendent and Recycling Coordinator, Chairman of NJDEP Reinvigorating Recycling Government Workgroup, and a participant in the Modernization Evaluation of the NJDEP Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Program. He is the author of “The Recycling Coordinator’s Primer.” He served for 14 years as the President of the Association of New Jersey Recyclers (ANJR) and is now a Board Member. He is the recipient of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection & Energy – Outstanding Achievement in Recycling (1992), Association of New Jersey Recyclers – President’s Award (1994), and Association of New Jersey Recyclers – Recycling Excellence Award (2001), among many other honors.

Student Reviews

“Great high-level overview of recycling history and regulations.”

– Past Participant

Most useful aspect of the course: “Learning about the role/responsibilities of a Recycling Coordinator and recycling collection in general.”

– Past Participant

“The course opened my eyes to how much work goes into recycling.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of the The Recycling Coordinator’s Primer was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Recycling Coordinator’s Primer is approved for 0.3 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 3 Technical Contact Hours

NJ Certified Recycling Professionals (CRP): 3 Classroom Recertification Credits

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Continental breakfast will be provided to you at no additional cost.

NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.

Course Requirements and Policies

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All visitors must register their vehicles ONLINE to park on campus. Please follow the guidelines below. Failure to comply with these policies may result in a citation.

  • A link to register your vehicle will be provided in your course confirmation email. Please be sure to complete this important step prior to traveling to campus.
  • When you park on campus, be sure that your license plate is unobstructed and visible from the driving aisle.
  • All Rutgers faculty/staff/students must use their regular Rutgers permit and park in the nearest lot assigned for their permit type.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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A $50 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about The Recycling Coordinator’s Primer, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Pamela Springard-Mayer
848-932-7463
pspring@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin
848-932-7204
coleskin@njaes.rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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