Bootcamp 2025
The SW Bootcamp is a free online training that aims to teach participants about the basics of solid waste management in rural landfills (Class III landfills).
Some of the topics covered during the training include:
- Solid Waste 101
- Solid Waste Best Management Practices
- Proper Burning Practices
- Class III Landfill Designs
- Applying for/Renewing a Class III Landfill Permit
- Maintaining Operations and Site Plans
- Solid Waste Technical Assistance Resources
- Backhaul/Recycling
- Introducing the Waste Index Landfill Scoring Criteria and more.
See our full Course Descriptions for details on courses.
We hosted our spring Bootcamp in May and are planning one for the fall. We'll update this page once the dates are determined.
Course Information
Who can take the course?
Everyone is welcome! The Bootcamp is open to any member of the public, but attendees often include rural landfill operators, city managers, GAP coordinators, partnering agencies, and anyone who works with rural communities on landfill issues.
Certificates of completion
Certificates are available for any participant that attends the full Bootcamp training. Please note, this satisfies the landfill operator training requirement listed in the Waste Management Index for Class III Landfill Inspections.
Questions?
Contact the rural landfill specialist team at dec.eh.ruralwaste@alaska.gov
Previous Session Videos
If you're viewing this between trainings, feel free to watch recordings of previous trainings along with an introductory video on toxins.
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