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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North East Recycling Council (NERC) - 2026 Rethink Resource Use Conference
October 5th - 7th
Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center - Princeton, NJ900 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536
NERC has graciously extend the NERC member registration rate to PROP members for the conference.
The member rates for registration are:
- Member Corporate: $475 (As opposed to non-member: $595)
- Member Government, Academia, and Non-Profit: $345.00 (As opposed to non-member: $425)
Registration: https://rethinkresourceuse2026.eventify.io/t2/tickets
Please send an email to [email protected] before registering to let her know you heard about the member rate extension from PROP and that they will be registering, thank you!
The PROP Certification Committee has approved the following sessions for PROP CRP/SCRP and CCP
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Keep  Pennsylvania Beautiful 2026 Annual Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading (701 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601)
October 14 - 15, 2026
Join Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful on October 14–15, 2026 for two days of inspiration, collaboration, and impact.
This annual gathering brings together affiliates, partners, volunteers, and supporters from across the Commonwealth to celebrate accomplishments, share innovative ideas, and strengthen our collective efforts to build cleaner and more equitable communities.
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 0.50 PROP CEU's or 5 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP/SCRP by attending the conference.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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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.
Click here for more information or to register
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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Waste Reduction from Hotels & Lodging
Oct 19, 2026 12:00 PM (EST)
Reducing waste presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the hotel & lodging sector. While upstream practices like food waste prevention and eliminating single use packaging can lead to cost savings, diversion efforts may add layers of operational logistics such as staff training and service contracts. With careful planning, these and other zero waste initiatives can deliver big sustainability wins without compromising the guest experience.
This webinar will review best practices and feature case study presentations from a small, boutique property and international, corporate-wide perspective.
Presenters:
- Julia Canton, Sustainability Manager / Pendray Inn and Tea House, Victoria, BC
- Laura Lopez Mingo, Sustainability Senior Analyst / Meliá Hotels International, Madrid, SP
- Jamie Kaminski, President / HSR Zero Waste
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 0.10 PROP CEU's or 1 hour of re-certification credits towards your CCP/CRP/SCRP by attending the conference.
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.
Click here for more information or to register
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.
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 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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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
Click here for more information or to register
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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