What is the purpose of this certification?
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.
Who issues this certification?
Variable: See notes/comments for more information.
What activities require this certification?
Working for a public agency as a solid waste incinerator or landfill facility inspector.
How much will this certification cost?
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.
Do I need to include anything with my application?
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.
Is the decision on my certification dependent on anything besides the information in my application?
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.
How long will it take to review my application?
Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology, Marni Solheim.
Incinerator Inspectors: Ecology reviews applications upon receiving them and schedules exams as needed.
Where do I submit my application?
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-operatorHow long is my certification valid?
Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology, Marni Solheim.
Incinerator Inspectors: Certification must be renewed every 3 years.
What is the appeal process for the certification?
Landfill Inspectors: Contact Ecology, Marni Solheim.
Incinerator Inspectors: Can retake test at no additional charge.
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-operatorIncinerator Inspectors: Contact Ecology.
Incinerator Operator/Inspector Application FormIncinerator 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-operatorWhere can I get permitting assistance?
Subject matter expert phone: See notes/comments for more information