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Certification
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)
Solid Waste Association of North America
Median earnings
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Cost
$250
Duration
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Completion
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SWANA’s MOLO program was built by industry experts with deep knowledge of the requirements of this critical industry role. The MOLO program sets out the core foundational, strategic, technical, and managerial knowledge and skills required of solid waste professionals in this position.
Manage daily landfill operations including waste placement, equipment use, and site safety to maintain efficient and compliant facilitiesApply regulatory and permitting requirements to ensure landfill design, operations, monitoring, and closure meet environmental standardsImplement landfill monitoring and environmental control systems including leachate, landfill gas, and groundwater managementPlan and oversee landfill construction, surveying, and closure activities using accepted engineering and operational practicesApply financial, administrative, and risk management principles to control costs, manage staff, and support long‑term landfill sustainability