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Certified Recycling Professional | Re-certification Opportunities

To remain certified, Certified Recycling Professionals are responsible for completing thirty hours (3.0 CEU) 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. 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.


Non-PROP Events
 Other PROP Opportunities

Other PROP Opportunities

Facilitating Adult Learning in a Virtual Environment

We live in a world that is profoundly shaped by the digital environment. Moreover, with the evolution of society and technology, people expect to access content in virtual spaces. We have now reached a point in history when it’s a necessity to become proficient at creating and delivering compelling digital content and facilitate learning in virtual spaces—although most feel unprepared to do so.

This practical, evidence-based workshop provides a foundation on how to educate and engage adults with digital opportunities. Utilizing an energetic, participatory format, this workshop will help attendees understand what motivates adults to learn, how to excel as a presenter and facilitator of learning, and best practices for creating and delivering dynamic content.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain familiarity with the pillars of adult learning, including how to engage audiences through effective facilitation exercises.
  • Understand the skills and talents needed to be an engaging presenter and effective facilitator, including practical tips on how present your “best self” online.
  • Discover many tools and resources to effectively engage audiences in both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-directed) formats.

This is a 2-hour 16-minute video of the class Instructed by Katie Sandoe, originally held during the 2021 PROP Conference as Certification Class 420.

You will receive 0.25 CEUs or 2.5 hours of CEUs toward your 3.00 CEUs or 30 hours required to be re-certified every 3 years.

After you have finished watching this class you are required to send an email to [email protected] stating you have completed the class and are requesting to have your transcript updated to include this class.

If you are currently Certified, this class will count as re-certification credits towards getting re-certified.

If you are not currently Certified, these credits will show on your transcript, but will not be listed as re-certification credits.

After you register for this class you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the class.

$135.00 Member / $260.00 Non-member

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.

  1. 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 
Non-PROP CEU Registration/Payment form to register the event and 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

Sessions / Webinars / Conferences will be listed below along with the amount of re-certification credit they are worth.

Opportunities will be posted below as soon as they are approved.

NRC Congress and NYSAR3 35th Annual Conference & Trade Show

Tuesday November 19th through Thursday November 21st

The NRC is partnering with the New York State Association for Reduction, Recycling, Reuse (NYSAR3), to provide an experience that is filled with tools, information and robust content!  The NRC is hosting the National Recycling Congress (Pre-Conference Day) and we are excited and invigorated to be working alongside our New York colleagues to offer another great event! This combined event is being designed by professionals, for professionals of the 3Rs industry, and sponsored by companies leading the way in sustainable materials management and recycling.

As a Silver Sponsor of the NRC National Recycling Congress, PROP is able to offer to our members attendance at the virtual sessions on Tuesday, November 19. (We are not aware that the sessions will be available as a recording after.)

To register under PROP’s sponsorship at no charge, please click here.

To see the NRC Congress agenda, click here (please note this link to the full conference). PROP’s sponsorship gives our registered members access to Tuesday only.

If you are interested, the NRC Congress and NYSAR3 35th Annual Conference and Trade Show are being held in person Tuesday – Thursday, in Cooperstown NY. If you are attending in person and wish to acquire PROP recertification credits for Wednesday & Thursday sessions, please view the sessions and amount of credit here.  Please note PROP’s Silver Sponsorship level includes Tuesday virtual only.

The Tuesday virtual sessions are worth a total of 4.5 recertification hours. See a breakdown of their individual value here.

Benefits of AI in the Waste Stream

December 10 & 12, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

Join us for an insightful webinar where we unravel the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the waste management and recycling industry. This session aims to demystify AI, showcasing its practical applications and significant benefits in optimizing waste streams and enhancing recycling efforts.
Experts will discuss how AI technologies, such as machine learning and computer vision, are revolutionizing the way we manage waste, from automated sorting and predictive maintenance to data-driven decision-making. Whether you’re looking to improve operational efficiency, reduce contamination rates, or increase recycling rates, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the cutting-edge innovations reshaping our industry.
Explore real-world case studies, learn from industry leaders, and discover how AI can help you achieve your sustainability goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of AI for a smarter, more efficient waste management system.

Click here for more information and to Register for these Webinars

You can acquire 0.20 CEUs / 2 Hours of Re-Certification credits taking both of these webinars. 1 hour for Part 1 and 1 hour for Part 2.

Fill out the “Non-PROP CEUs” form to be invoiced for the credits.

GLASS - For a Sustainable Future

Tuesday, December 17, 2024   1:30 - 2:45 p.m. ET

 

Glass has proven to be a critically important material for the development of contemporary human civilization. Its influence continues to grow as new glass products and processes are developed to address global challenges in energy, the environment, healthcare, information technology, and more. Despite recent advances in glass science and technology, major challenges remain with respect to the sustainability of the glass industry, which generates more than 86 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.

After discussing the presenter’s own journey in glass from Corning, New York to Penn State University and reviewing some recent advances in glass physics and chemistry, we’ll peer into our glass (not “crystal”) ball to discuss future glass technologies for a more sustainable future. The latter part of the presentation will introduce LionGlass, Penn State’s patent-pending glass compositional family that offers an alternative to standard soda lime silicate glass for reducing the carbon footprint of the glass industry by ~50%.

Click here to read more about this webinar and to register

You can acquire 0.10 CEUs /1 Hour of Re-Certification credits taking this webinar.

Fill out the “Non-PROP CEUs” form to be invoiced for the credits.

Frontline Leadership for Municipal Authority Supervisors

January 15-16, 2025   8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority

Help your Authority’s supervisors gain practical tools & strategies to engage their people and deliver meaningful results in this interactive, no-fluff program.

Barry Wolfe, ARGOS HR SOLUTIONS, will be offering a two day Leadership Training geared toward Municipal Supervisors. Barry presented a shortened workshop at the 2023 Conference in Gettysburg.

Barry is offering a discount (25%) for PROP members, and the Authority will provide breakfast and lunch each day. 

January 15, 2025:

  • The 4Cs of Leadership - Learn what it takes to become a great leader and start your journey towards becoming one.
  • Controlling Yourself - Removing supervisors’ most common threat to success – their emotions
  • Personal Productivity - Clarify what matters most - and get it done

January 16, 2025:

  • Developing Team Members - Build superior performance for low- to no-cost
  • Team Building - Build a winning team and become a winning team coach
  • Leading Change - Focus your people on doing it faster, better, and cheaper

Download the flyer is with all of the information, and registration link.

You can acquire 1.40 CEUs / 14 Hours of Re-Certification credits by attending this class.

Fill out the “Non-PROP CEUs” form to be invoiced for the credits.

Hotel Accommodations:
Country Inn & Suites State College -1357 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801

Room Block: $109 + tax per night

Reservations must be made by calling Country Inn & Suites at 814-234-6000 to speak with a reservation agent, guests will need to mention the Group Name “PROPS Training”. Guests may also book via the link https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XX68G6to access the group discount.