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TREEO Center receives approval for online solid waste management courses
Staff report
Enviro- Net
The University of Florida Training, Research, and Education for Environmental Occupations received approval for five online solid waste management courses from the Solid Waste Management Training Committee.
The five courses, Initial Training for Operators of Landfills and Waste Processing Facilities – Online, Initial Training Course for Landfill Operators and C&D Sites - 24 Hour Online, Initial Training Course for Transfer Station Operators and Materials Recovery Facilities - 16 Hour Online, Refresher Training Course for Experienced Solid Waste Operators - 16 Hours Online, Refresher Training Course for Experienced Solid Waste Operators - 8 Hours Online, are offered in addition to UF TREEO’s face-to-face solid waste management initial and refresher courses.
The new online courses are taught by Dr. Timothy Townsend, of the UF Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, and offer interactive lesson reviews. More information can be found on the UF TREEO Center website.
UF TREEO plays a major role in the continuing education of environmental professions. Currently in its 42nd year, UF TREEO offers online courses in addition to its face-to-face offerings in Gainesville, FL, as well as satellite locations all over the world.