Certified Recycling Professional (CRP/SCRP) / Certified Compost Professional (CCP)
Re-certification Opportunities
To remain certified, Certified Recycling Professionals (CRP)'s and Certified Compost Professionals (CCP)'s are responsible for completing thirty hours (3.0 CEU's) of PROP-approved courses or activities every three years following their initial date of certification. Select from the following events to add hours toward your recertification. If you are a current Senior Certified Recycling Professional (SCRP) you will need to complete fifteen hours (1.50 CEU's) of PROP-approved Classes/sessions/webinars to remain certified every three years.
Please contact the PROP office if you need a copy of your current PROP transcript.
Questions? Please call the PROP office (717-441-6049) 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!
If you know of an upcoming event and wish to submit information to the Certification Committee to see if the event may be used towards Re-certification credits, please contact [email protected] at least 14 days prior to the event.
Other PROP Opportunities
Please check back often as we continuously update this section
Non-PROP Events
If you are in need of re-certification credits the following Non-PROP events have been approved as an event that PROP members may take to receive recertification credits.
- If you are requesting Non-PROP CEUs for a webinar/event that is not listed below; please contact Marcy Robey for more information so she may submit the request to the Certification Committee to be approved or denied.
If the webinar/event you are requesting CEUs/Credit Hours is listed below, you must use the following
Re-Certification Credits Registration/Payment form to submit and pay for your re-certification credits or be invoiced
for the CEUs/Credit Hours.
- You will be given the option to pay by credit card or be invoiced for the requested amount.
- Once payment is received the CEUs/Credit Hours will be added to your transcript. If paying by check, please send a copy of your invoice along with the payment. Make checks payable to - PROP, 908 N 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102
- You will need to choose where these credits will be applied, if the class/webinar/session is Organics related, you can choose to have the credits applied towards your Certified Compost Professional (CCP) Re-Certification. If you are not CCP Certified, you can choose to have the credits applied to your Certificated Recycling Professional (CRP) Re-Certification.
Sessions / Webinars / Conferences will be listed below along with the amount of re-certification credit they are worth.
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Managing Waste & Recycling Services: A Hands-On Procurement Workshop
Non-Profit, Government, Academia: $295
Oct. 15 - Nov. 5 (Thursday's) | Four Classes | 1:00 - 3:15 PM ET
Successful waste and recycling programs begin with well-designed contracts—and effective contract management. This interactive, workshop-style course guides participants through the complete lifecycle of procuring and managing waste and recycling service contracts.
Through a hands-on procurement simulation, participants will work through the process of developing and managing a solid waste and recycling services contract. Topics include conducting preliminary research, understanding applicable laws, regulations, and permitting requirements; developing effective scopes of work; evaluating proposals; negotiating contract terms; incorporating performance standards, diversion goals, and reporting requirements; and administering contracts to achieve program objectives.
Participants will collaborate in small groups to solve realistic procurement challenges while learning best practices from municipal, institutional, and industry examples across the Northeast. Rather than relying solely on lectures, the course emphasizes practical application through interactive exercises, group discussions, and real-world scenarios that participants can adapt to their own organizations.
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You can acquire 0.90 PROP CEU's or 9 hours of re-certification credits towards your CCP/CRP/SCRP by attending these classes.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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Sustainable Materials and Recycling Policy: Course
Non-Profit, Government, Academia: $390
October 27 - Nov 10 (Tuesday's) | Three Classes | 1:00 - 3:45 PM ET
This course offers a deeper dive into the policies and frameworks that govern recycling and sustainable materials management in the U.S. Participants will examine key policy drivers and how these regulations shape recycling initiatives, compliance requirements, and sustainable practices. Through live sessions and case studies, participants will explore best practices for implementing new legislation and how to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability regulations. This course offers valuable insights for policy advocates, environmental professionals, and business leaders.
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You can acquire 0.80 PROP CEU's or 8 hours of re-certification credits towards your CCP/CRP/SCRP by attending these classes.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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Foundations of Sustainable Materials and Recycling: Course
Non-Profit, Government, Academia: $365
Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 (Thursday's, Monday's) | Four Classes | 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET
This course provides a strong foundation in the history, market dynamics, and circular-economy principles that shape today’s recycling and sustainable materials management landscape. Designed for both newcomers entering the field and experienced professionals looking to strengthen their technical and policy knowledge, participants will explore the evolution of recycling systems, materials markets, industry terminology, and the fundamentals of commodity economics. Through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, the course connects big-picture sustainability concepts with practical applications, equipping participants with the insight and tools needed to navigate complex recycling systems and advance meaningful waste reduction and circularity goals.
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You can acquire 1.00 PROP CEU's or 10 hours of re-certification credits towards your CCP/CRP/SCRP by attending these classes.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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 AI and Technology Developments Reshaping the Solid Waste and Recycling Industry
Tuesday, November 3 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Free Webinar
Artificial intelligence is transforming every link in the solid waste and recycling value chain, from the sorting line to commodity trading. This panel brings together three technology leaders to explore how AI operates in practice, how municipalities benefit, and how global recycling markets are evolving. Attendees will hear from an optical sorting equipment manufacturer, a mixed waste processing/MRF innovator, and a global AI-powered recyclables marketplace.
Attendees will:
- Understand how AI and sensor-based sorting technology works in material recovery facilities, including computer vision, near-infrared sensing, and machine learning algorithms
- Identify practical applications of AI-driven mixed waste processing that help municipalities increase recycling and diversion rates while reducing disposal costs
- Explore how AI-powered digital marketplaces are transforming global recycling commodity trading through quality verification, price transparency, and automated logistics
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You can acquire 1.00 PROP CEU's or 10 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP/SCRP by attending these classes.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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New Jersey WasteWise Business Network Webinar
Thursday November 5, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This is a free webinar event.
The ZOOM link for this event will be emailed the afternoon before the webinar.
Agenda
10:00 a.m. - Welcome – Steve Rinaldi, Chair, New Jersey WasteWise Business Network/NJDEP, Bureau of Sustainability
10:10 a.m. - TerrraCycle’s Vape and E-cigarette Recycling Program – Eric Ascalon, Global Director of Community Affairs & Strategic Partnerships
10:30 a.m. - Cream Ridge Winery, Inc. – Successful Recycling and Waste Reduction Strategies That Exceed Industry Standards – Tim Schlitzer, CEO/VP, Cream Ridge Winery, Inc.
10:50 a.m. - Roxbury Community Repair Café Initiative – Sam Fellman, Community Engagement Librarian, Roxbury Public Library
11:05 a.m. - City of Hoboken’s Outstanding Food Waste Recycling Program – Katie Smith, Environmental Planner, City of Hoboken
11:25 a.m. - Successful Recycling, Waste Reduction and Sustainability Initiatives at The Espoma Company – Jim Meckley, Vice President/General Manager Operations, The Espoma Company
11:45 a.m. - Q&A Session
12:00 p.m. - Adjourn
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You can acquire .150 PROP CEU's or 1.50 hours of re-certification credits towards your CCP/CRP/SCRP by attending these classes.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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 Webinar on Polypropylene Recycling
Thursday November 12th - 12:00 pm ET
Polypropylene Cups are "Widely Recyclable"
Polypropylene (PP) recycling is maintaining momentum as collection, processing and end-market demand continue to expand. Join industry experts for a timely discussion on the current state of PP recycling and what it means for waste and recycling professionals, brands and community leaders.
Attendees will hear the latest market updates from the plastics industry, including progress toward national recycling access goals, evolving policy drivers and changes affecting other packaging formats, like PET thermoforms.
The webinar will include perspectives from a PP processor that actively accepts food-grade PP, who will share recycling challenges, operational improvements that make PP recycling more efficient, and why processors are looking for additional high-quality material. Participants will also receive access to practical tools, such as a PP end-market map.
Panelists:
- Ashley Elzinga, Director Sustainability & Outreach, FPI
- Pete Keller, Vice President of Recycling and Sustainability, Republic Services
- Katy Ricchi, Senior Consulting Engineer, RRS
- Scott Trenor, Technical Director, APR
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 1.00 PROP CEU's or 10 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP/SCRP by attending this webinar.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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Regulatory Roadmap 1:
Navigating OSHA Requirements in Waste Management
Thursday November 12th - 12:00 pm ET
Get ahead of the unexpected
The waste and recycling industry faces numerous Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and compliance gaps can lead to significant citations, fines and increased safety risks.
During the upcoming webinar, industry safety experts explore what happens when an incident occurs and the respective roles of industry, legal counsel and OSHA.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain important insights into navigating workplace safety incidents and strengthening your organization’s compliance efforts.
This webinar is part of the quarterly Safety First Lunch & Learn Webinar Series, presented with the National Waste & Recycling Association, equipping managers with the insights and best practices needed to enhance safety programs and safeguard the industry’s workforce.
Can’t attend the live webinar? Registered attendees receive a link to the recording within approximately five business days after the event.
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 1.00 PROP CEU's or 10 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP/SCRP CCP by attending these classes.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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