Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Some reclamation jobs may require certification from a program that is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. Find information at https://www.epa.gov/home/epa-certifications.
There are no certification or licensing requirements for recycling workers. Recycling professionals may get certified to demonstrate they have achieved a level of knowledge and skills in the recycling field. They may receive the sustainable resource management professional designation from the National Recycling Coalition upon completing 30 hours of coursework and meeting other education and prior work experience requirements. Visit https://nrcrecycles.org for more information about this program.
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