2026 Solid Waste Training Series #1 - State Guaranteed Trust Account

Public Notice:

2026 Solid Waste Training Series Webinar #1

State Guaranteed Trust Account

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Solid Waste Permitting and Corrective Action Program will be hosting an in-person and virtual webinar review of the State Guaranteed Trust Account (SGTA) recalculation sheet process on February 18, 2026, at 10:00 am MST. With 2026 marking a recalculation year for facilities participating in the SGTA, we are providing an updated and detailed look at the forthcoming SGTA recalculation sheet process for financial assurance payments. During this training, DEQ Staff will present a detailed look at the recalculation sheet, required information, and the review and invoice process. The in-person training will be held in the Tank Farm Room at the Thyra Thomson State Office Building in Casper, WY, and a link will be provided for registered online participants.

Listed below are additional training opportunities that will be offered during the first half of 2026.

Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Operator and Manager Workbook and Exams

March 11, 2026 · Cheyenne DEQ Office

SWP&CA Staff will present the annual spring review of the fundamentals of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill Operator and Manager workbook. At the end of the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to register for the Department's MSW Landfill Operator and Manager Exams.

Transfer Station Operation and Management

Apri1 1, 2026 · Yard Goat Room - Thyra Thomson State Office Building, Casper, WY

This webinar will review the applicable rules and the fundamentals for safe and compliant operation and management of a transfer station. Attendees will have the option of registering for the Department's Transfer Station Operation and Management Exam at the end of the webinar.

Animal Mortality Composting

June 10, 2026 · Thermopolis - TBD

An introduction to the basics of animal mortality composting discussing biology, design, and operation. For in-person attendees there will be a hands-on field demonstration. More information on the schedule and content of this training will be available soon.

These trainings are not required by the Solid Waste Rules, but are intended to help solid waste facility operators, managers, and consultants gain a better understanding of the rules and topics of interest for solid waste management. All sessions are FREE and open to solid waste professionals, consultants, and the public. Registration is required to attend and is currently open for all sessions. Registration will close at 4:00pm the day before each scheduled training session. To register https://deq.wyoming.gov/shwd/solid-waste/

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternative formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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