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Open to Recycling Certification Series Students Only!
Registration for this course is only open to students who are currently enrolled in the NJ Recycling Certification Series. If you would like to enroll in the program to become a Certified Recycling Professional, please contact Carol Broccoli at carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu or 848-932-7207.
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Course Details
Course Name: Recycling Practice and Theory
Course Code: ER0111YA24
Date: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 & November 2, 2023
Time: 8:30 am – 3:45 pm EDT
Location: Online + site visits to recycling and/or solid waste facilities (site visit location details will be provided to registrants)
Format: Hybrid course combining online instruction and in-person site visits
Registration Fee: $430 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $387 per person (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)
Recycling Series Discount Fee: $344 per person (Save when you register for all courses in the Recycling Certification Series!)
Paying with a check, money order, or purchase order?
Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Course Details
Course Name: Recycling Practice and Theory
Course Code: ER0111YB24
Date: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & March 7, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 3:45 pm EST
Location: Online + site visits to recycling and/or solid waste facilities (site visit location details will be provided to registrants)
Format: Hybrid course combining online instruction and in-person site visits
Registration Fee: $430 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $387 per person (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)
Recycling Series Discount Fee: $344 per person (Save when you register for all courses in the Recycling Certification Series!)
Paying with a check, money order, or purchase order?
Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Course Overview
This class is part of the NJ Recycling Certification Series.
Recycling has evolved from something that we do just because it is environmentally sound to something that has substantial economic and sustainability benefits as well. By combining presentations by guest speakers and field visits to solid waste and recycling facilities across the state, this course will show you how recycling can become “asset management” and a vital part of your organization’s operations. You will learn how to perform a waste audit, understand recycling markets, increase participation rates, put efficiency to work for you, and much more!
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.
Meet Your Instructor
Dominic D’Altilio
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
“It was a great class. It helped me to better understand the economics of recycling and how important education is in order to influence the behavior of residents.”
– Past Participant
“This course was everything and more of what I anticipated. Each and every speaker and instructor was clear and extremely concise in their subject matter. Everyone took time to answer every question and gave in depth explanations. Very professional and an absolute pleasure to be able to attend. Thank you all very much.”
– Past Participant
Most useful aspects of the course: “Understanding recycling as a commodity. Seeing what happens to our garbage once it leaves our houses. Learning different laws that deal with recycling issues.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The Recycling Practice and Theory course is approved for 3.6 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 10 Technical and 10 Government Contact Hours
NJ Certified Recycling Professionals (CRP): 18 Classroom Recertification Credits
Course Requirements and Policies
Technology Requirements
This online course will be delivered via Rutgers Canvas learning management system and Zoom.
Equipment you will need to access this training:
- Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
- Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.
Once you register with OCPE, you will receive an email from “Rutgers University Canvas” saying, “Click here to finish the registration process,” to create your new account in the Canvas Virtual Platform. If you do not see this message in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder. The course shell will not open until a week before the start date of class. You will receive an email from Claudine Oleskin with directions and more details for the class.
Email Requirement
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
Photo ID Requirement
Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.
- You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
- The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
- After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.
Cancellations and Substitutions
A $100 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 Recycling Practice and Theory, 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.
