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Metro Waste Authority hosts a three-day, 25-hour Iowa Landfill Operator Training Course twice per year. The course is certified by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and covers topics required under state regulations.
This training course is for those planning to take the IDNR’s Landfill Operator Certification Exam or is also an opportunity for those wanting to learn more about the solid waste industry, environmental regulations, challenges in the industry, operational strategies, and more.
Instructors Include: Brian Seals (Scott County Waste Commission), Todd Courtney (Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center), Joe Mayne (City of Dubuque – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency), Laurie Rasmus (IDNR), Brian Rath (IDNR), Dan Bacehowski (HDR), Katie Kinley (HDR), and more!
When: March 4-6, 2025 & November 4-6, 2025
Cost: $200 for public entities, $400 for private (non-refundable)
Where:
- Tuesday: Metro Park East Landfill (12181 NE University Ave., Mitchellville, IA 50169) & Metro Recycling Facility (4185 SE Beisser Drive, Grimes, IA 50111)
- Wednesday and Thursday: Metro Recycling Facility (4185 SE Beisser Drive, Grimes, IA 50111)
REGISTER FOR TRAINING