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Course Overview
This class is part of the NJ Recycling Certification Series.
Workers involved in the recycling field face a variety of health and safety issues on a daily basis. This half-day course was developed to present information on these hazards and to outline the “good practices” that everyone should participate in to make the workplace safe.
Featured Topics
- Hazards Associated with Recycling
- Regulatory Requirements
- Worker Safety and Equipment (Field and Facility)
- Equipment Maintenance Procedures/Recordkeeping
- Emergency Planning/Plans (including Hazardous Wastes)
- How to Make a Recycling Facility the Safest it Can Be, including Public Access and Drop-off Issues
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
More information coming soon!
Student Reviews
“I learned to look much more closely at the facilities at all our locations for hazards.”
– Past Participant
“I learned the importance of proper training, signage, and public education, as well as relevant rules and regulations that must be followed.”
– Past Participant
“Really drove home the hazards of recycling jobs and importance of safety precautions.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Recycling Health and Safety 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.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 1 Technical, 1 Management, 1 Government Contact Hours
NJ Certified Recycling Professionals (CRP): 3 Classroom Recertification Credits
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Recycling Health and Safety, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli
848-932-7207
carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu

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.