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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 Young Professionals Webinar: From Tension to Trust: Facilitation Tips and Conflict Resolution Tools
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
From Tension to Trust: Facilitation Tips and Conflict Resolution Tools is a practical webinar designed for young professionals in the solid waste and recycling sectors who want to strengthen their ability to lead productive conversations, navigate disagreement, and build trust across teams. The session will also explore how to approach conflict with confidence when you are the youngest person in the office or the room, including strategies for establishing credibility, speaking up thoughtfully, and contributing effectively in intergenerational settings.
Participants will learn approachable facilitation strategies and conflict resolution tools they can apply in meetings, project discussions, and cross-functional settings to improve communication and collaboration. Attendees will leave with simple, real-world techniques to help them foster stronger professional relationships, handle conflict with confidence, and navigate professional spaces where they may be early in their careers.
Presenter:
Erin Oulton - Consultant - Resource Recycling Systems (RRS)
Click here for more information or to register
You can acquire up to 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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Keystone SWANA / PWIA Joint Conference
Wednesday September 9, 2026 / Thursday September 10, 2026
Are you attending the Keystone SWANA / PWIA Fall Conference?
If you are attending and looking to acquire Re-Certification Credits for your CRP/SCRP Certification, click this link to see what sessions have been approved for re-certification credits.
You can acquire up to 0.45 PROP CEU's or 4.5 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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Foundations of Sustainable Materials and Recycling: Course
Non-Profit, Government, Academia: $365
Two opportunities to take these classes:
September 8 - 17 (Tuesday's, Thursday's) | Four Classes | 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET
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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Sustainable Materials and Recycling Policy: Course
Non-Profit, Government, Academia: $390
Two opportunities to take these classes:
September 9 - 23 (Wednesday's) | Three Classes | 1:00 - 3:45 PM ET
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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Investigative Journalistic Perspectives: Emerging Trends in the Circular Economy
Tuesday, September 15th | 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET | Free Forum
As public interest in sustainability continues to evolve, journalists play a key role in shaping the stories that bring repair and reuse into the mainstream. In this Forum, investigative and environmental reporters will share their perspectives on today’s media landscape, how they identify emerging trends, what excites—and frustrates—them about covering sustainability topics, and how organizations and advocates can build trusted relationships and effectively communicate stories that resonate with audiences.
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You can acquire 0.15 PROP CEU's or 1.5 hours 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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 Used Textiles in the Global Circular Economy: Research, Realities and the Basel Convention
Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00 AM - EST
The international trade in used textiles plays an important role in extending the life of clothing, supporting jobs and affordable access to apparel, and enabling textile collection and reuse systems around the world. At the same time, used textiles and textile waste are receiving increasing attention under the Basel Convention, with proposals that could significantly change how these materials move across borders.
This free webinar will bring together experts and industry representatives from the United States, Africa, and Europe to examine the latest research on the global secondhand clothing trade, perspectives from key importing markets in Ghana and Kenya, and the potential implications of new Basel Convention controls.
Panelists will also discuss practical policy approaches that distinguish reusable textiles from waste while supporting responsible trade, circularity, and effective textile recovery.
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Rethinking Organics Diversion: The shift toward integrating infrastructure
October 14th, 2026 2pm ET
Municipalities and utilities are rethinking how organics are recovered, moving beyond source separation alone to capture organic material embedded in mixed municipal solid waste (MSW). This complimentary, one hour SWANA webinar explores how existing infrastructure can be leveraged to achieve deeper diversion and stronger climate outcomes.
Why Source Separation Isn’t Enough
Source separated organics (SSO) programs remain essential, but even high performing systems typically divert only a portion of total organics. Behavioral, economic, and operational barriers leave a significant share of biodegradable material in mixed MSW, where it drives landfill methane emissions, odors, and long term environmental risk.
A Complementary, Integrated Approach
Learn how the team addressed this gap by pursuing recovery of organics from mixed MSW—without displacing existing recycling or SSO programs. The awarded solution integrates advanced preprocessing, thermal hydrolysis, and anaerobic digestion to recover more than 90% of the organic fraction in treatable MSW and achieve up to 60–70% total landfill diversion.
A Replicable Model for Communities
As the first U.S. deployment of this approach, this project offers a scalable model for communities facing limited landfill capacity, rising costs, and tightening diversion and climate mandates, while remaining fully complementary to traditional recycling and composting efforts.
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You can acquire 0.10 PROP CEU's or 1 hour of re-certification credits towards your CCP/CRP/SCRP by attending 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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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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