Training & Education
Eight Council programs, from standards participation and certification support to research, training, and international conferences.
Council Programs
Participate in the development of international waste, recovery, and energy standards through IWRREC technical committees. Members contribute expertise, review drafts, and shape guidance that drives industry-wide improvement.
Expert advisory services for organizations navigating standards conformance, regulatory alignment, and sustainability strategy, grounded in Council research and global best practices.
End-to-end support for facilities pursuing IWRREC certification, from pre-assessment and documentation preparation through audit coordination and corrective action planning.
Collaborative research initiatives addressing emerging waste streams, recovery technologies, and circular economy models, producing peer-reviewed publications and industry outlook reports.
Continuing education courses, professional certification pathways, and workshops for engineers, operators, sustainability managers, and policy professionals across the waste and energy sectors.
Structured programs that build institutional capability in developing regions, combining standards training, facility assessment, and knowledge transfer for sustainable waste management.
Annual leadership conferences, regional workshops, and technical symposia that convene policymakers, researchers, investors, and operators to advance global waste and energy practices.
Access to the Council's library of standards, research papers, policy briefs, case studies, and technical white papers, with premium resources available to members.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions organizations, municipalities, and facility operators ask most, answered by the Council's technical and membership teams.
IWRREC operates conformance programs for waste management facilities, resource recovery plants, recycling operations, and waste-to-energy installations. Programs include facility certification, operator competency credentials, environmental performance verification, and supply chain traceability for recovered materials. Each program defines assessment criteria, audit protocols, and renewal requirements.
Get involved
Whether you seek membership, certification, training, or standards participation, our team will connect you with the right program.
