Generator Training and Registration

Hennepin County offers free hazardous waste training classes throughout the year for hazardous waste generators of all sizes. 

The training is designed to give a general overview of the hazardous waste regulations. The training also includes regulatory updates and industry examples.

Training sessions are broken into two sessions: 

• The morning session from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. covers basic hazardous waste requirements for businesses.
• The afternoon session from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. covers additional requirements for SQGs and LQGs.

The training covers:

• Waste evaluation
• Licensing requirements
• Proper labeling and storage
• Selecting transportation and disposal companies
• Emergency planning
• Record keeping
• Waste minimization and pollution prevention

Training schedule

Hennepin County provides six generator training sessions per year. 

Three training sessions will be offered during fall 2010:

• Friday, Sept. 17 at the Brookdale Library
• Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Ridgedale Library
• Friday, Nov. 12 at the Ridgedale Library

Registration

To register, call 612-348-3777 or complete the online registration form. You can only register for classes that have a date and location assigned.