Certified Recycling Professional Core Class Schedule
The following series of courses make up the required core classes. Completion of all 40 hours is required prior to taking the Certified Recycling Professional Exam. The core classes are offered each year and can be taken in any order.
Questions? Please call the PROP office (717-441-6049 x 4) or email Marcy Robey and we will be happy to assist in your personal journey to achieving the Certified Recycling Professional status. We look forward to working with you!
2025 Core Class Schedule
October 22 & 23, 2025
Location: Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority, 253 Transfer Road Bellefonte, PA 16823
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Recycling 101: Practice & Theory | 1.4 CEUs This two-day class is the core course is a requirement in earning the Certified Recycling Professional, and Certified Compost Professional Certification. Whether initiating a new recycling and or organics program, maintaining, and improving a current program, or starting a new position, recycling and organics professionals can expect to be met with a variety of tasks and challenges.
This course will help both beginner and experienced program coordinators develop and improve the knowledge and skills needed to implement and sustain a successful recycling and organics program from the ground up. The "Practice & Theory" class is for beginning or experienced coordinators, solid waste managers, or others in related fields. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a Penn State certificate verifying the 1.4 CEUs earned toward their Certified Recycling Professional and or Certified Compost Professional Certification.
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