Georgia Landfill Operator CERTIFICATION

Those seeking to be certified as a landfill operator in the State of Georgia must attend a 30-hour training program (over four days) which is offered through the combined efforts of the SWANA-Georgia Chapter, the Department of Natural Resources/Environmental Protection Division (DNR/EPD), and the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Prospective operators must register for the course AND complete an application for certification, which should they should bring on day one of the course.

The next training will be held:
February 10-13, 2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA.

Click below for the certification application.

Application for certification

For More Information:

Contact:  Wes Voyles
Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
1197 South Lumpkin Street, Office 169 
Athens, Georgia 30602-3603 
Telephone: 706-583-0425
[email protected]

For any additional questions, please email [email protected]

Georgia Landfill Operator RECERTIFICATION

It is the responsibility of the individual operator to maintain current certification and/or to seek recertification in a timely manner -- including maintenance of his or her own continuing education records and submission of the proper forms/fees for recertification to the SWANA-Georgia Chapter.

Acceptable methods of satisfying recertification requirements include the following two (2) options:

OPTION A:
The operator must retake the Georgia Landfill Operator Certification Training Course at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. See information to the left on how to register for upcoming course(s). Participants must pay the current course fee upon registering. Retaking the exam will not be required IF the operator’s 5-year certification has not expired. An individual application for recertification (as covered in OPTION B) is not required (nor is the $50 recertification fee) if the Georgia Landfill Operator Certification Course is the means of satisfying recertification.

OPTION B:
The operator must complete 30 or more hours of approved continuing education courses in areas related to landfill operation each 5-year period following his or her original date of certification or recertification. A fee of $50 is to be remitted (by check or online) prior to the issuance of the recertification certificate, along with an application for recertification. This fee is payable to SWANA-Georgia, however, this fee can now be paid online (see section below and click the 'View' button for instructions). Individual applications for recertification, including payment, should be made at least 30 days prior to certification expiration date.

Click below for the recertification application.

Application for Recertification