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Solid Waste Licensing

The Solid Waste Licensing Program, initially a voluntary initiative in 1985, became mandatory in 1991 and expanded in 1995 to encompass various facility operators. As of now, the program includes 724 licensees across 1,123 classifications. The Solid Waste Licensing Committee, established in 1985, advises the Commission and Department on program administration. Key aspects include periodic reviews, relevant training, and assessments aimed at improving operator knowledge. The ADEQ will gather input for future training approvals to ensure ongoing professional integrity in the solid waste sector.

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Solid Waste Licensing

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  1. Solid Waste Licensing Program Update SWANA Rendezvous January 16, 2014

  2. History • Voluntary Program began in 1985 for sanitary landfill operators • Became mandatory in 1991 • Broadened in 1995 to include other types of facility operators

  3. Licensing Data • 724 Licensees • 1,123 Classifications Held • 601 Class 1 Operators • 361 Class 2 Operators • 161 Class 3 Operators

  4. Solid Waste Licensing Committee • Solid Waste Licensing Committee established 1985 • Advisory Committee to Commission and Department in administration of program

  5. 10 Member Committee • Randy Harper, AETA, Chair • William Wright, Albemarle, Vice-Chair • Elizabeth Hoover, ADEQ, Exec. Sec. • Jim Abbey, NE Arkansas RSWMD • Bill Burrough, City of Hot Spring

  6. 10 Member Committee • Phillip Davis, Davis Rubber Company • Judge Mike Jacobs, Johnson County • Jeff Neeley, City of Morrilton • Gussie Robinson, American Composting • Neil Washburn, Riceland Foods

  7. Solid Waste Licensing Program • Periodic review needed • Modification and improvements as necessary to promote further professional integrity

  8. Solid Waste Training • Goal: All approved training must be current, relevant and supportive of regulations and permitted practices

  9. Examinations • Conducted in-house review of solid waste regulations and established minimum criteria for Levels B and C exams

  10. Examinations • Developed comprehensive exam database designed to evaluate knowledge and target each level of license based upon established minimum criteria for each level • Use of exam database to begin 7/2014

  11. Assessments • Using select questions from new database, developed assessment exams for current Level B and C operators • Goal: Use exam results to identify potential weaknesses in current training and as a tool for future improvements

  12. Assessments • Assessments currently being administered as a part of licensing year 7/2013 – 6/2014 approved continuing education • Assessments approved for 2 hrs. CEUs

  13. Assessments and Future Training Approvals • Tasked with development of criteria for future training approvals • Regulated industry will have opportunity to provide comments and suggestions

  14. Future Training Approvals • The Department will also seek input from the Solid Waste Licensing Committee • Goal: Yearly training approval criteria will be available on the ADEQ website

  15. Future Training Approvals • All approved events will meet established criteria • Goal: Course approval criteria to target any identified weakness obtained from assessment data

  16. Assessments • 2 assessments given: an operator exam and a manager exam • Managers and supervisors take the manager exam • All other job titles will take the operator exam

  17. Assessments • Not used to disqualify • Used only as tool for updating training materials and curriculum • No identifying information to be placed on exams—not tracking data specific to individuals or facilities

  18. Assessments • Statewide Assessment locations are listed on ADEQ website • Approximately 1/3 completed during first half of licensing year

  19. Manager/Supervisor Assessment Results

  20. Operator Assessment Results Note: No data at this time for C & D Facilities or Non-Solid Waste Operators

  21. Oral Examinations • Still considering phase out of oral exams for Level C “Master” operators • Might require change in regulation prior to implementation

  22. Sanctions Against A License • Solid Waste Licensing Committee established formal sanction procedures—available on ADEQ website (see July 2013 Minutes) • Might only be needed in instances of significant repeat violations or ethics violations

  23. Contact Information: Elizabeth Hoover Environmental Program Coordinator ADEQ Solid Waste Mgmt. Division Phone: (501) 682-0585 ehoover@adeq.state.ar.us

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