Join the SWANA Evergreen Chapter on April 21-23, 2020 at Tulalip Casino Resort Hotel—Tulalip, WA for the 2020 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium.
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Hosted by SWANA Northern Lights Chapter, April 20 – 23, 2020 – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Conference Centre, Banff, AB
The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking a Senior Manager of CSWM Services to join the Engineering Services Branch. The Engineering Services Branch is responsible for all matters relating to Comox Valley Water Supply System, Electoral Area water distribution/supply systems, Courtenay, Comox sewerage treatment discharge system, Electoral Area liquid waste, rainwater management for the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), and Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) Services.
Join the Washington Evergreen Chapter February 24, 2020—February 26, 2020 at the Spokane County Water Resource Education Center, Spokane, Washington for the Transfer Station Management (TSM) course. The course addresses factors in planning, design, operation and management of a transfer station. Participants will learn how a well-planned, designed and operated transfer station provides advantages and flexibility to a waste management system. Discussion of how effective communication with the public and regulators helps mitigate challenges in planning and operating a transfer station, and how planning and design affect construction and operation. The course consists of lectures, discussion, class activities and exercises, and an optional facility tour. Lunch will be provided.
Safety is a primary focus for SWANA. The SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) identified the need for research on innovations in employee and customer safety at municipal solid waste landfills and focused on that topic for its latest report, “Employee, Commercial Hauler, and Self-hauler Safety at Landfills.”
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Great social event last week at the Rustic Reel in Kelowna. A huge thank you to everyone for coming.
Special thanks to Sarah, Mitch and staff at the Rustic Reel for attending to our every need - great venue!
Can't wait to see you all again for the next event!
January Social Event in Kelowna:
Come and join us for a night of local craft brew, excellent food and great conversations! Connect with others in the solid waste industry for an afternoon of socializing and networking.
When: Thursday, January 30
Time: 04:00 - 06:00 PM
Where: Rustic Reel Brewing Company (760 Vaughan Avenue, Kelowna, BC)
Price: $10 advance tickets (includes 1 local craft flight of brew and snacks)
For more information and to register:
swanabc.org/event/swana-pacific-social-kelowna/
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Don't forget - tonight's the night!
Join us from 6:30 - 10:30 PM at Dubh Linn Gate Pub in False Creek (1601 Main Street) for the SWANA YP Ugly Sweater Party. Prizes will be awarded for best ugly sweater. Registration now available on the website - $10 advance ticket (includes 1 drink) or $15 at the door. Don't miss out on this great event!
swanabc.org/…/young-professionals-event-ugly-sweat…
Young Professionals Event – Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
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Date: Thursday, December 5 Time: 6:30 – 10:30 PM Cost $10 (includes 1 drink ticket), $15 at the door Location: Dubh Linn Gate – 1601 Main Street, VancouverPlease join us Thursday, December 5 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM at Dubh Linn Gate Pub in False Creek (1601 Main Street) for the SWANA YP Ugly Sweater Party. Prizes will be awarded for best ugly sweater. Registration now available on the website - $10 advance ticket (includes 1 drink) or $15 at the door. Don't miss out on this great event!
swanabc.org/event/young-professionals-event-ugly-sweater-christmas-party/
We Are SWANA Pacific Chapter – BC & Yukon Networking, Training, and Certification for Integrated Waste Resource Management
We are the Pacific Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America. As the leading organization in integrated waste resource management in BC and the Yukon, we provide expertise and professional development to practitioners through training, certification, and networking. Explore the About section to find out more about who we are and what we do.
