Operator Certification Schools
The Division of Waste Management conducts certification programs for the operators and managers of some waste management facilities. Interested parties must fill out and submit an application and registration form before the deadline to attend operators certification training schools.
- A printable version of the application for operator certification - DEP 6031. (1/08) is available in PDF format.
- An editable version of the application for operator certification - DEP 6031. (1/08) is available only in Word format.
- The registration form for the Landfill Operator Certification Class is available in Word or PDF format. Additional information about the class can be found here.
- The registration form for the Landfill Manager Certification Class is available in Word or PDF format. Additional information about the class can be found here.
- The registration form for the Landfarm Operator Certification Class is available in Word or PDF format. Additional information about the class can be found here.
- The registration form for the Compost Facility Operator Certification Class is available in Word or PDF format. Additional information about the class can be found here.
If you have questions, contact Anita Young of the Solid Waste Branch.
Landfill Operator Certification Training
The landfill operators class will be held April 14-16, 2008. This course provides training on landfill operations. The topics covered include: how to manage solid wastes, landfill planning, design and construction, landfill operational, safety and health issues, landfill management, landfill monitoring requirements, permits and regulatory compliance. This three-day class is conducted yearly although landfill operators are required to be recertified every five years. A test is given after the class. Participants are required to pass the test with a score of at least 70 percent in order to be certified for five years.
The 2006 Kentucky Landfill Manual is only available in PDF format.
Landfill Manager Certification Training
The training will be held May 12-14, 2008. This course provides training on landfill management. The topics covered include: how to manage solid wastes, landfill planning, design and construction, landfill operational, safety and health issues, landfill management, landfill monitoring requirements, permits and regulatory compliance. This three-day class is conducted yearly although landfill managers are required to be recertified every five years. A test is given after the class. Participants are required to pass the test with a score of at least 70 percent in order to be certified for five years.
The 2006 Kentucky Landfill Manual is only available in PDF format.
Landfarm Facility Operator Certification Training
The training will be held June 17-18, 2008. This course provides training on landfarming operations in the state. The topics covered include: special and solid wastes for landfarming, soil properties, site selection, soil and crop management, regulatory requirements, landfarming management and closure. This two-day class is conducted yearly although landfarm facility operators are required to be recertified every five years. A test is given after the class. Participants are required to pass the test with a score of at least 70 percent in order to be certified for five years.
The 2006 Kentucky Landfarm Manual is only available in PDF format.
Compost Facility Operator Certification Training
The training will be held June 3-4, 2008. This course provides training on composting operations in the state. The topics covered include: components of solid waste, the composting process, composting methods, facility siting and preparation, composting procedures, monitoring and record keeping, marketing compost, troubleshooting and permitting processes. This two-day class is conducted yearly although compost facility operators are required to be recertified every five years. A test is given after the class. Participants are required to pass the test with a score of at least 70 percent in order to be certified for five years.
The 2006 Kentucky Compost Manual is only available in PDF format.
Financial Assurance
Landfills
Form 6053A Performance Bond (9/94)
Form 6053B Irrevocable Letter of Credit (7/94)
Form 6053C Escrow Agreement (7/94)
Form 6053D Certificate of Insurance for Closure and Closure Care (7/94)
Form 6053E Corporate Guarantee for Closure and Closure Care (7/94)
Form 6053F Corporate Financial Test/Letter from Chief Financial Officer (7/94)
Form 6053K Trust Fund Agreement (9/94)
Form 6053L Surety Bond (9/94)
Corrective Action
Form 6053G Performance Bond for Corrective Action (9/94)
Form 6053H Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Corrective Action (7/94)
Form 6053I Escrow Agreement for Corrective Action (7/94)
Form 6053J Trust Agreement for Corrective Action
Form 6053M Surety Bond for Corrective Action (9/94)
Waste Tires
Form 7101D_1 Performance Bond for Waste Tire Registrants (processors and accumulators) (6/98)
Form 7101D_2 Performance Bond for Waste Tire Registrants (transporters) (6/98)
Form 7101E Surety Bond for Waste Tire Registrants (6/98)
Form 7101F Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Waste Tire Registrants (6/98)
Form 7101I Certificate of Insurance for Waste Tire Registrants (6/98)
Composting and Landfarming - Solid Waste
Form 7059E Registration for a Registered Permit-By-Rule Class I Solid Waste Landfarm (6/99)
Form 7064 Annual Report for a Class I Solid Waste Landfarm (6/99)
Form 7065 Notice of Intent to Apply for a Landfarming Permit (2/91)
Form 7066 Landfarming Facility Permit (2/91)
Form 7108 Solid Waste Composting Facility Annual Report (6/99)
Registered Permit-By-Rule (RPBR)
Form 7059 Solid Waste Transfer Station, Convenience Center and Recycling Center (6/99)
Form 7059A Solid Waste Composting Facility (6/99)
Form 7059H Less-Than-One-Acre Construction/Demolition Debris (CDD) Landfill (6/99)
Permit-By-Rule
Form 7098 Beneficial Reuse of a Solid Waste (7/99)
Landfill Applications
Form 7016 Major Modification to a Formal Solid Waste Permit (4/98)
Form 7017 Minor Modification to a Formal Solid Waste Permit (4/98)
Form 7061 Application for a Notice of Intent (NOI) Phase 1 (9/91)
Form 7062 Administrative Application Phase 2 (9/91)
Form 7069A Contained Landfill Technical Application Phase 3 (9/91)
Form 7069B Construction/Demolition Debris Solid Waste Landfill Technical Application Phase 3 (9/91).
Form 7069C Residual Solid Waste Landfill Technical Application Phase 3 (9/91)
Form 7047 Add or Delete Solid Waste Sources
Form 7087 Disclosure Information Word (1/07)
Form 7095 Renewal of a Formal Permit (3/92)
Form 7104 Transfer Ownership of a Solid Waste Permit (11/96)
Reports
Annual Survey Summary Report
Form 7046 Annual Waste Quantity Report (5/99)
Form 7046-Q Quarterly Waste Quantity Reports:
- Contained Landfill Excel PDF 7046-Q Instructions (PDF) (2/05)
- Construction Demolition/Debris Landfill (Greater Than 1 Acre) Excel PDF 7046-Q Instructions (PDF) (2/05)
- Construction Demolition/Debris Landfill (Less Than 1 Acre) Excel PDF 7046-Q Instructions (PDF) (2/05)
- Residual Landfill
Excel PDF 7046-Q Instructions (PDF) (2/05)
Contained Landfill Characterization (Under revision)
Groundwater Sample Analysis: Construction Demolition/Debris Quarterly (Under revision)
Groundwater Sample Analysis: Landfarming Type - A Compliance (Under revision)
Groundwater Sample Analysis: Landfarming Type 2 and 3 Quarterly (Under revision)
Groundwater Sample Analysis: Landfarming Type A Characterization (Under revision)
Groundwater Sample Analysis: Residential Contained Quarterly (Under revision)
Groundwater Sample Analysis: Residual Landfill - Quarterly (Under revision)
Groundwater Sample Analysis: Special Waste Coal Combustion Characterization (Under revision)
Groundwater Sample Analysis: Special Waste Coal Combustion Quarterly (Under revision)
Surface Water Sample Analysis (Under revision)
Recycling and Local Assistance/Solid Waste Planning
Form DEP 6061 Solid Waste Management Area Annual Report
Form DEP 6062 Solid Waste Management Plan Update
Form DEP 5033 Municipal Solid Waste Collector and Recycler Registration and Report Form
Application to Amend Area Solid Waste Management Plan
Waste Tires
Form 7101A Waste Tire Facility Registration Form (6/98)
Form 7101D_1 Performance Bond for Waste Tire Registrants (processors and accumulators) (6/98)
Form 7101D_2 Performance Bond for Waste Tire Registrants (transporters) (6/98)
Form 7101E Surety Bond for Waste Tire Registrants (6/98)
Form 7101F Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Waste Tire Registrants (6/98)
Form 7101I Certificate of Insurance for Waste Tire Registrants (6/98)
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Branch
Manager Ron Gruzesky
14 Reilly Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-6716