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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The Cycle of PFAS and its Evolving Landscape: Webinar Series
March 24th & March 25th | 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET
Have you ever wondered what per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are, why they exist, and how concerned you should be? This webinar series will explore the lifecycle of PFAS, discussing alternative applications, and the regulatory landscape. Expert speakers will “pull back the curtain,” unmasking the realities of PFAS and providing attendees with a clearer understanding of how, where, and why these chemicals appear in daily life.
Part I: The Cycle of PFAS - March 24th | 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET
You can acquire 0.15 PROP CEU's or 1.5 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP/SCRP/CCP by taking this webinar.
Part II: The Evolving Landscape of PFAS - March 25th | 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET
You can acquire 0.15 PROP CEU's or 1.5 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP/SCRP/CCP by taking this webinar.
Click here for more information or to register
Please fill in this form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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Collection Safety Free Webinar:
Preventing Collisions, Changing Unsafe Behaviors
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Keeping your workers safe and preventing accidents is a constant challenge in the waste and recycling collection industry. Smaller haulers and local governments have a disproportionate percentage of fatalities and other incidents on the route.
Learn how others have overcome safety challenges and get insights into proven solutions that will improve your safety record.
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire 0.15 PROP CEU's or 1.5 hour 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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Employee Engagement Strategies for Diversion & Waste Reduction
Wednesday April 8th - 1:00pm EST
Successful waste reduction programs rely on the active participation of an organization’s employees. Whether launching a new collection program, addressing contamination or raising awareness of waste prevention practices, an effective outreach strategy is important to keep people informed and engaged. Our speakers will share messaging and activity ideas drawn from years of experience. In addition to reviewing best practices, they will share specific case study examples from corporate, institutional and other types of organizations.
You can acquire 0.10 PROP CEU's or 1.0 hours of re-certification credits towards your CRP/SCRP/CCP by taking this webinar.
Click here for more information or to register
Please fill in this form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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 Advanced Recycling Technology at Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority
Thursday April 16th - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority - 253 Transfer Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Max # Attendees: 30
SWANA Members: $35 / Non-Members $55
This session will provide an overview of the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority and its role in managing waste and recycling for Centre County. Participants will learn about the Authority’s transfer station operations, recycling processing facility, and renewable energy initiatives, including the renewable natural gas (RNG) station and on-site solar power.The presentation will also highlight the new Sparta/Alchemy automated sortation system and how advanced technology is improving recycling efficiency, material recovery, and sustainability outcomes.
Lunch and a facility tour will follow the presentation.
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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 New Jersey WasteWise Business Network Webinar
Tuesday May 5th - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hear about the following subjects:
- Welcome – Steve Rinaldi, Chair, New Jersey WasteWise Business Network/NJDEP, Bureau of Sustainability
- New Jersey Food Donation Guidelines – Hélène Lanctuit, Chief Executive Officer, Share My Meals
- Residential Composting – Virginia Lamb, Founder, Groundwork Education and Consulting
- Batteries, Bulbs, Cell Phones, Televisions and More E-Waste…How Do These Items Get Recycled? - David Hirschler, Chief Sustainability Officer, ERI
- Recycling Attitudes and Practices: A Behavioral Science Perspective – Maryam Shahri, Ph.D, Assistant Teaching Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Penn State University
- Recycling, Waste Reduction and Sustainability at Hikma Pharmaceuticals – Kris Wallace, Associate Director - Environmental, Health and Safety, Hikma Pharmaceuticals
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/CCP by taking this webinar.
Please fill in the form and submit it with payment for the recertification credits.
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