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Solid Waste Incinerator Operator and Inspector Certification

Description/Purpose

Inspector certification is required for public employees who inspect and determine compliance of solid waste landfill or incinerator operations. These public employees must successfully complete the same training and examination process as landfill and incinerator operators. Inspectors must also receive training relevant to inspection procedures.

Incinerator inspector certification is a home study program and a written exam.

Landfill inspector: Contract Ecology, Marni Solheim.

Triggers and activities which would require this certification

Working for a public agency as a solid waste incinerator or landfill facility inspector.

Explanation/Description of costs/fees, including statutory, regulatory, or other legal authority for fees

Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology, Marni Solheim.

Incinerator Inspectors: Incinerator certification fees for inspectors are as follows:

  • Application fee $50.00
  • Textbook fee $160.00*
  • Certification and Recertification fee $0.00

*Textbook fee is waived if applicant already has one.

Application Information

Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology, Marni Solheim.

Incinerator Inspectors: Include $210 payment or if applicant already has a manual include $50 (one-time fee per applicant). No additional payment required for the certificate or for recertification.

Landfill Inspector: Contact Ecology, Marni Solheim

Incinerator Inspector: Pass exam. No additional testing required for recertification, however a recertification application is required. Incinerator certification is a home study program and a written exam.

Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology.      
Marni Solheim
Department of Ecology
Solid Waste Management
4601 N Monroe
Spokane WA 99205-1295
Phone: (509) 329-3400
E-mail: marni.solheim@ecy.wa.gov
Website: https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator/

Incinerator Inspectors: Contact Ecology.
Anna Harris
Department of Ecology
Solid Waste Management
1250 W Alder St
Union Gap, WA 98903-0009
Phone: (509) 522-6852
E-mail: anna.harris@ecy.wa.gov
Website: https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator

Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology, Marni Solheim.

Incinerator Inspectors: Certification must be renewed every 3 years.

Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology, Marni Solheim.

Incinerator Inspectors: Can retake test at no additional charge.

Legal authority
Notes / Comments

Note: The Department of Ecology issues the Incinerator Inspector Certification.
For Landfill Inspector Certification information contact Ecology, Marni Solheim.

To obtain copies of the applications contact the following:

Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology.
    Marni Solheim
    Department of Ecology
    Solid Waste Management
    4601 N Monroe
    Spokane WA 99205-1295
    Phone: (509) 329-3400
    E-mail: marni.solheim@ecy.wa.gov
    Website: https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator

Incinerator Inspectors: Contact Ecology.
    Incinerator Operator/Inspector Application Form
    Incinerator Certificate/Recertification Application Form
    Anna Harris
    Department of Ecology
    Solid Waste Management
    1250 W Alder St
    Union Gap, WA 98903-0009
    Phone: (509) 522-6852
    E-mail: anna.harris@ecy.wa.gov
    Website: https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Certification-for-incinerator-landfill-operator

Contacts
Department of Ecology
Solid Waste Management
Headquarters
300 Desmond Drive
PO Box 47600
Olympia WA 98504-7600
Website: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Our-Programs/Solid-Waste-Management
Telephone: (360) 407-6900
Triggering Questions
  • Will you be involved in the inspection of a solid waste landfill or solid waste incinerator including veterinary clinics, humane societies, or wastewater treatment plants?
* Credential details last updated 5/1/2025
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