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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: Recycling Public Policy
Course Code: ER0101WA26
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm EST
Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led
Registration Fee: $150 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $100 per person (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)
Recycling Series Discount Fee: $100 per person (Save when you register for all courses in the Recycling Certification Series!)
Registration closes: February 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST
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.
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
“Very interesting. [Most useful was] the pros and cons of biosolids for fertilizer. [Learned] the damage PFAs are causing. I will check to see if what I’m using or buying contains them.”
– Dave P., Waterford Township
Public Works Foremen“The course content and guest speakers are very informative and go above and beyond expectations.”
– Maurice Gutierrez , Weehawkin Township
IT ClerkContinuing Education Credits
The Recycling Public Policy course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs (6 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 3 Management and 3 Government Contact Hours
NJ Certified Recycling Professionals (CRP): 6 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:
- A laptop or desktop computer is required for this class.
- Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.
- You must have a camera and a microphone to participate in this class.
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.
One week before the start date of class, you will receive an email from Claudine Oleskin with more details of 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
Cancellations and Substitutions
A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted for only non-series recycling individuals. View our cancellation policy.
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.
