2026-05-19 to 20 VAC1 - Richmond

The Virginia Class I (Basic) course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class I Waste Management Facility Operator.

Learn about:
  • Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the VA Class 1 (and 2, 3, 4) exams
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: May 19 & 20, 2026
Location: Reynolds CC, Burnette Hall, 1651 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23228
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm EDT

2026-05-19 to 21 NC Compost Program Manager - New Hill **Venue Change**

The Compost Program Manager course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and fulfills the requirements of G.S. 13A-309.25(c) and 15A NCAC 3B .1406(19)(a), which requires all permitted compost facilities to have at least one employee who is a certified compost program manager.  The Continuing Education requirement is 30 hours every five years. 

Learn about:
  • Composting regulations
  • Sampling methods and procedures in the field
  • Equipment, site selection, facility design and more....

Date: May 19-21, 2026
Location: 634 Christian Chapel Church Rd, New Hill, NC 27562  ***Note Change in Venue***

Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT

2026-05-21 CPE - Richmond

The Virginia Class II (Landfill) course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class II Waste Management Facility Operator. 

This course is also approved for 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) by VA for use in renewing Class 1 thru 4 licenses. 

Learn about:
  • Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the VA Class 2 exam
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: May 21, 2026
Location: IN PERSON ONLY - Reynolds CC, Burnette Hall, 1651 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23228
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm EDT

2026-05-21 VAC2 - Richmond

The Virginia Class II (Landfill) course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class II Waste Management Facility Operator. 

Course prerequisite: Successful completion of the Virginia Class I Basic Training Course.

Learn about:
  • Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the VA Class 2 exam
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: May 21, 2026
Location: Reynolds CC, Burnette Hall, 1651 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23228
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm EDT

2026-06-02 to 03 VAC1 - RVRA

The Virginia Class I (Basic) course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class I Waste Management Facility Operator.

Learn about:
  • Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the VA Class 1 (and 2, 3, 4) exams
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: June 02 & 03, 2026
Location: RVRA - Tinker Creek Transfer Station, 1020 Hollins Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm EDT

2026-06-04 VAC2 - RVRA

The Virginia Class II (Landfill) course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class II Waste Management Facility Operator. 

Course prerequisite: Successful completion of the Virginia Class I Basic Training Course.

Learn about:
  • Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the VA Class 2 exam
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: June 04, 2026
Location: RVRA - Tinker Creek Transfer Station, 1020 Hollins Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
Time: 8:00 am to 5 pm EDT

2026-06-04 VACPE - RVRA

The Virginia Class II (Landfill) course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class II Waste Management Facility Operator. 

This course is also approved for 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) by VA for use in renewing Class 1 thru 4 licenses. 

Learn about:
  • Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the VA Class 2 exam
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: June 04, 2026
Location: IN PERSON ONLY - RVRA - Tinker Creek Transfer Station, 1020 Hollins Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
Time: 8:00 am to 5 pm EDT

2026-06-10 SC-C2-LFO - Horry County

This Class Two Landfill Operator Continuing Education course is designed to focus on proper operation and compliance of construction and demolition debris landfills. LaBella Training teaches this 1-day, 8-hour course with approval from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES), to improve operational practices at South Carolina landfills. 

Learn about:

  • South Carolina Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Technical, regulatory and operational requirements for Class 2 solid waste management facilities
  • Current industry topics  
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Note: This is a continuing education course. SC Class 2 Certification can only be obtained by taking the annual Class 2 Operator course offered by SCDES.  

Date: June 10, 2026 
Location: Horry County SWA, 1886 SC-90, Conway, SC 29526
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

2026-06-23 to 25 - NC LFM (CCR) - ONLINE

The North Carolina Certified Landfill Manager (CCR Edition) course has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ).  This course is geared specifically to Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) landfills and their unique challenges. 

Learn about:
  • North Carolina Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the NC LFM exam
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: June 23 to 25, 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday)
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST

2026-07-08 ALCPE Huntsville

This is a one-day, nine-hour ADEM approved course for operators of C&D, Industrial, MSW landfills and other solid waste management facilities. 

Learn about:
  • Solid Waste Basics
  • Landfill operations
  • Safety
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Location: SWDA Landfill - 4100 Leeman Ferry Rd. Huntsville, AL 35805
Time: 8 am to 5 pm CDT

2026-07-22 ALCPE Baldwin2

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This is a one-day, nine-hour ADEM approved course for operators of C&D, Industrial, MSW landfills and other solid waste management facilities. 

Learn about:
  • Solid Waste Basics
  • Landfill operations
  • Safety
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Location: 15101 Landfill Drive Summerdale, AL 36580
Time: 8 am to 5 pm CST

2026-08-04 to 06 NC LFM (MSW) - Plymouth

The North Carolina Certified Landfill Manager course has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ). This course is designed for persons who have responsibility for management of MSW landfill facilities in the state, and includes instruction in landfill site characteristics, design and permitting, operations, safety, trends, site operations, administration, plus other timely topics. NC DEQ requires that all MSWLF's have a manager with this certification or an approved equivalent. 

Learn about:
  • North Carolina Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the NC LFM exam
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Seating is LIMITED

New Date: August 04 to 06, 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday)
Location: Domtar Paper Company, Plymouth Mill, 1375 NC Highway 149 N, Plymouth, NC 27962, 
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

2026-09-01 WMFO CPE (Online)

This is a one-day, eight-hour online course for operators of landfills (C&D, Industrial, MSW and CCR) and other solid waste management facilities (transfer stations, etc.).  This course is approved for 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) by VDEQ, NCDEQ, TDEC, and SCDES, and 9 PDHs by ADEM. 

Learn about:
  • Solid Waste Basics
  • Safety
  • Technical, regulatory and operational requirements for solid waste management facilities, 
  • Current industry topics.  
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: September 01, 2026
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT

(1 hour earlier for Central Time Zone)

2026-09-09 SC-C2-LFO - Lexington

This Class Two Landfill Operator Continuing Education course is designed to focus on proper operation and compliance of construction and demolition debris landfills. LaBella Training teaches this 1-day, 8-hour course with approval from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES), to improve operational practices at South Carolina landfills. 

Learn about:
  • South Carolina Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Technical, regulatory and operational requirements for Class 2 solid waste management facilities
  • Current industry topics  
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Note: This is a continuing education course. SC Class 2 Certification can only be obtained by taking the annual Class 2 Operator course offered by SCDES.  

Date: September 09, 2026 
Location: Lexington County Edmund Landfill - 429 Landfill Lane, Lexington, SC 29073
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

2026-09-22 to 23 VAC1 - Prince William County

The Virginia Class I (Basic) course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class I Waste Management Facility Operator.

Learn about:
  • Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the VA Class 1 (and 2, 3, 4) exams
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: September 22 & 23, 2026
Location: PW County - Development Services Building (5 County Complex Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22192, Suite 120)
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm EDT

2026-09-24 VAC2 - Prince William County

The Virginia Class II (Landfill) course has been approved by the Virginia Board for Waste Management Facility Operators and is required by the Board regulations for certification as a Class II Waste Management Facility Operator. 

Course prerequisite: Successful completion of the Virginia Class I Basic Training Course.

Learn about:
  • Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Prepare to take the VA Class 2 exam
  • Facility operations
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: September 24, 2026
Location: PW County - Development Services Building (5 County Complex Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22192, Suite 120)
Time: 8:30 am to 5 pm EDT

2026-09-TBD ALXFR (Online)

This is a one-day, nine-hour ADPH approved course for operators of solid waste transfer station facilities.

Learn about:
  • Solid Waste Basics
  • Transfer Station operations
  • Safety
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: September, 2026  (Day TBD)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT

2026-11-09 ALCPE Huntsville

This is a one-day, nine-hour ADEM approved course for operators of C&D, Industrial, MSW landfills and other solid waste management facilities. 

Learn about:
  • Solid Waste Basics
  • Landfill operations
  • Safety
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: Monday, November 09, 2026
Location: SWDA Landfill - 4100 Leeman Ferry Rd. Huntsville, AL 35805
Time: 8 am to 5 pm CDT

2026-11-11 SC-C2-LFO - York County

This Class Two Landfill Operator Continuing Education course is designed to focus on proper operation and compliance of construction and demolition debris landfills. LaBella Training teaches this 1-day, 8-hour course with approval from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES), to improve operational practices at South Carolina landfills. 

Learn about:
  • South Carolina Solid Waste Management Regulations
  • Technical, regulatory and operational requirements for Class 2 solid waste management facilities
  • Current industry topics  
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Note: This is a continuing education course. SC Class 2 Certification can only be obtained by taking the annual Class 2 Operator course offered by SCDES.  

Date: November 11, 2026 
Location: York County Public Works, York, SC
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

2026-12-01 CPE Online - All States

This is a one-day, eight-hour online course for operators of landfills (C&D, Industrial, MSW and CCR) and other solid waste management facilities (transfer stations, etc.).  This course is approved for 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) by VDEQ, NCDEQ, TDEC, and SCDES, and 9 PDHs by ADEM. 

Learn about:
  • Solid Waste Basics
  • Safety
  • Technical, regulatory and operational requirements for solid waste management facilities, 
  • Current industry topics.  
  • Environmental Compliance and more....

Date: December 01, 2026
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT

(1 hour earlier for Central Time Zone)