Get and Stay Certified
SWANA certification is recognized by numerous states as the standard for solid waste and resource management employees. Certification empowers you with the latest information, creates networking opportunities with fellow professionals, and identifies you as an asset to the industry.
SWANA credentials are earned through education, experience, and a challenging program of examinations and maintained through continuous review and education.
Certification Disciplines
- Household Hazardous Waste & VSQG Collection Operations
- Manager of Landfill Operations
- Managing Composting Programs
- Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems
- Managing MSW Collection Systems
- Managing Recycling Systems
- Transfer Station Management (US Version)
- Zero Waste Principles & Practices
Please review the experience requirements closely for the discipline(s) in which you seek certification. If you do not have the requisite experience, your application will be denied.
Benefits of Being SWANA Certified
Why SWANA Certification is important and beneficial to employees and employers:
Employees — Shift Your Career into High Gear!
- Accelerate your career
- Increase job mobility
- Command higher salary
- Prove your skills & expertise
- Demonstrate pride in your work
- Gain competitive advantage over non-certified individuals
Employers — Produce Results for Your Organization!
- Leverage best practices for improved operations
- Equip employees with knowledge
- Reduce down-time from regulatory violations
- Show customers your commitment to quality
- Gain competitive advantage in bids & contracts
- Inspire employee pride in work
Recertification
The certification period is good for three (3) years. During those three years, you are responsible for accumulating 30 Professional Development Hours (PDHs), formerly known as CEUs, to be eligible for recertification.
Learn More About the Recertification Process »
Certification FAQs
View the Certification FAQs for many common questions about Certification and Recertification.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
SWANA requires that those who are certified obtain 30 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) within the three-year certification term to be eligible for recertification.
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Ready to Get Certified?
Visit our Become Certified page and follow three easy steps to register for certification.
- Login or create a SWANA account
- Apply for certification online
- Register for online testing
Application Costs*
Members: $250.00
Non-members: $400.00
* Certification and recertification fees do NOT cover your SWANA membership fees.
Certification FAQs
Review Certification FAQs for common questions about Certification and Recertification.
If you don’t find the answer you are seeking, please contact certifications@swana.org.
