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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Community Strategies for Financing Circularity
Wednesday, Jun 24th - 2:00 PM EST
The principles and practices of solid waste management are well established, as well as the economic benefits of circular economy building. The challenge is replicating best practices in cities around the world, and mobilizing the capital necessary to facilitate this spread.
Neil Seldman, director of the Recycling Cornucopia Program at Zero Waste USA, will discuss the latest economic and social shifts in solid waste management. These offer communities new opportunities for economic development through the processing of organic materials and the repair and resale of used products.
Michael H. Shuman, publisher of the Main Street Journal (a weekly newsletter on local investment and local economy building), will discuss cutting-edge financial tools such as crowdfunding, community-scale funds, and municipal finance. Applied to recycling and waste management, these tools not only can accelerate the spread of circular-economy innovations and provide lucrative investment opportunities for grassroots investors.
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 CRP/SCRP by attending the conference.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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Association of New Jersey Recyclers - Summer Webinar Series – 1
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Join us to listen to the most recent information about Battery and Vape Recycling issues. Bring your questions for the speakers as there will time for questions after each speaker.
Presenters:
- Todd Ellis, The Battery Network - Battery Recycling
- Eric Ascalon, Terracycle - Vape Recycling
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 0.20 PROP CEU's or 2.0 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP / SCRP by taking this webinar.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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The Escalating Crisis of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires (Special Roundtable Discussion)
Tuesday - June 30, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST
Lithium-ion battery fires continue to pose one of the most significant and rapidly growing safety threats facing the recycling industry. Recent incidents across the country have resulted in facility damage, equipment losses, operational disruptions, and serious risks to employees and first responders.
Most recently, one of our member facilities, Burns Services/Tommy Cart, experienced a devastating fire believed to have been caused by the improper disposal of a lithium-ion battery. Thanks to the quick actions of the Burns team and local first responders, the fire was contained and, most importantly, no injuries were reported.
In response to the increasing frequency of these incidents, the CDRA Safety & Risk Management Committee will dedicate its June 30 meeting to a special roundtable discussion focused on lithium-ion battery fires and fire prevention strategies.
Discussion Topics
- Lessons learned from facilities that have experienced battery-related fires
- Emergency response and preparedness best practices
- Fire prevention and risk mitigation strategies
- Employee and contractor education opportunities
- Legislative and policy considerations
- Emerging technologies and industry solutions
- Protecting employees, facilities, equipment, and communities
Attendees will hear firsthand accounts from industry professionals who have managed these incidents and gain valuable insights into what worked, what challenges they faced, and how others can better prepare before an event occurs.
These fires are no longer isolated incidents they are becoming an industry-wide crisis. Whether you operate a recycling facility, transfer station, landfill, hauling operation, or manufacturing site, this discussion will provide critical information that can help protect your people and your business.
This special session is being opened to both CDRA members and non-members to encourage broad industry participation and collaboration.
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 0.15 PROP CEU's or 1.5 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP / SCRP by taking this webinar.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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Role of Thrift Stores - Material Reuse Forum 13
Tuesday, July 7th | 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET
What happens to textiles when they’re donated, and how are they recycled? This Forum will explore the journey of donated textiles, from collection and processing to reuse and recycling. The session will highlight real-world practices to help attendees better understand the flow of materials and the systems behind textile recovery.
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 0.15 PROP CEU's or 1.5 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP / SCRP by taking this webinar.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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Recycled Paper and Plastics Commodities Markets Update
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. EDT
In this webinar, join an industry expert for a comprehensive update on recycled paper and plastics markets in the U.S. and globally. This session will cover key trends in domestic collection, demand growth, evolving end markets, and export challenges on recycled materials including: OCC (Old Corrugated Containers), Mixed Paper, and HDPE, LDPE, and PET plastics. The webinar will also highlight recent developments and initiatives from the Circular Services Group, of Closed Loop Partners, offering insights into how the organization is supporting stronger, more resilient recycling systems.
Presenter: Toni Koenigsberg, Commodities Trader, Circular Services Group of Closed Loop Partners
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 0.15 PROP CEU's or 1.5 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP / SCRP by taking this webinar.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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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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