Kentucky Landfill Operator Certification Training

1. Kentucky Landfill Operator Certification Training Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection Division of Compliance Assistance 300 Fair Oaks Lane • Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: 502.564.0323 • 800.926.8111 • Fax: 502.564.9720 Email: envhelp@ky.gov • Website: dca.ky.gov

2. Ken Melton George Haynes George Gilbert Ron Gruzesky Todd Hendricks Lisa Butler Trainers June 5-7, 2013 Frankfort, KY

3. Laurel Ridge Landfill near London, KY

4. Training Overview • Certification Program • Operating Your Landfill • Landfill Categories • Landfill Equipment • Landfill Safety

5. Introductions • Name? • Solid Waste Facility? • Years of Experience? • Most Driving Question or Concern? • Certification Training Expectations?

6. Which choice below best describes your experience? • Fewer than 3 years • More than 3 years but fewer than 5 years • More than 5 years but fewer than 10 years • More than 10 years Answer Now

7. Chapter 01 Objective Understand and be able to apply the Kentucky regulations relating to the certification requirements for solid waste facilities.

8. Operator Certification Program • Only qualified (certified) personnel can supervise landfill operations • Requirementsvary by Landfill Type • Interim Operator must be appointed in the event of extended absences

9. Operator Certification Program • Each construction/demolition/debris landfill and contained landfill must have at least one certified landfill operatorand one certified landfill manageror one individual certified for both categories. • Special waste landfills must have at least a certified landfill operator.

10. Operator Certification Program • The Division may require a certified operator and/or manager at permit-by-rule, registered permit-by-rule, or residual landfill facilities as a permit condition. • This requirement will be based on the characteristics of the waste stream, the site, and the experience and qualifications of the operator and/or manager.

11. What are the four types of solid waste facilities in Kentucky?

12. Four (4) Solid Waste Landfill Types

13. Which facility type best describes your responsibilities? • Residual • Special • CDD • Contained Answer Now

14. Landfill Operator Certification Program • Must have a working knowledge of various waste streams (NOT ALL WASTES MAY BE ACCEPTED AT A LANDFILL) • Unique Handling Methods • Only certifiedOperators and Managers can be in responsible charge of a landfill facility

15. Landfill Operator Certification Program • DCAevaluatesqualifications • DCAprovides professional training • DCA provides certification testing • DCAnotifies permit holder of results

16. Landfill Operator Certification Program • Must meet minimum regulatory education and experience requirements • Operator (high school + 1) • Manager (high school and 2 years) • Must pass certification exam with at least 70% • Certification is valid until expiration or revocation for 5 YEARS

17. Landfill Operator Certification Program • Standards of Professional Conduct for Certified Operators (p. 10)

18. The cabinet may revoke the certification of an operator if it is determined that the operator: • Has practiced fraud or deception • Has failed to perform his duties as required by 401 KAR 45:090 and/or 401 KAR 47:070 • Has failed to use reasonable care and judgment in performance of his duties under 401 KAR 45:090 and/or 401 KAR 47:070 • Has knowingly or willfully violated the requirements of 401 KAR 45:090 and/or 401 KAR 47:070

19. Landfill Operator Certification Program “Individuals who have had their certification revoked shall be ineligible for future recertification.”

20. What are the regulations and certification requirements for solid waste facilities in Kentucky?

21. Reference Links • http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/401/045/090.htm • http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/401/047/070.htm • http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/401/030/031.htm

22. How Landfills Work

23. Aerial Photograph of Tri-K Contained Landfill