Main Content

Course Status Notice – Not Scheduled
We do not have an offering of this course scheduled at this time. Please join our email list to be notified when the next offering is scheduled!
Jump to: Overview | Instructor | Reviews | CE Credits | Contact Us | Related Courses | Join Email List
Course Details
Course Name: Recycling Public Policy
Course Code: ER0101WA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: February 11, 2025
Course Overview
This class is part of the NJ Recycling Certification Series.
This class is designed to provide the information you and your business, school, or recycling program need to know about what is coming down the pike from regulatory agencies so you can be ahead of the crowd. Speakers from the public and private sectors and regulatory agencies will lead up-to-date discussions of current policies, implementation processes, and impacts. Learn what is going on today and what you can expect for tomorrow.
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.
Those who are already Certified Recycling Professionals can take this course to catch up with recent policy and legislative changes and earn six (6) recertification credits in the process!
Meet Your Instructor
Wayne DeFeo, DeFeo Associates

Wayne DeFeo is the founder of DeFeo Associates, a full service environmental consulting firm. He is an NJDEP Certified Compost Facility Operator, member of the US Composting Council, and brings more than 25 years of experience in the recycling/solid waste field to the classroom. Past students describe him as “funny and engaging” and “very informative” with “great energy and passion for the subject.”
Student Reviews
“Learning about the different laws coming down the pike was very helpful. It will allow me to be prepared for the future.”
– Past Participant
“Received some good ideas for our recycling program.”
– Past Participant
“Great class. Keeps us on the cutting edge!”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Recycling Public Policy was approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs, as well as 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): 3 Management and 3 Government Contact Hours
NJ Certified Recycling Professionals (CRP): 6 Classroom Recertification Credits
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Recycling Public Policy, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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