Based in part on the successful initiatives of the Pacific Chapter Young Professionals, SWANA International will be holding a one hour focus group session the end of June in the Metro Vancouver area as it works on development of a new 5 year Strategic Management Plan addressing the change of guard to a younger demographic member and customer. If you are interested in participating please send an email to info@swanabc.org. You don’t need to be a SWANA member - but you have to fall within the “Young Professional” description.
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Our Canadian Solid Waste Conference was held on May 13 - 15 at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers! We couldn’t have done this without you!![]()
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Join us for Landfill fire training which will take place on Wednesday, June 3, from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM virtually. ![]()
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Designed for landfill operators, fire service teams, and regulatory professionals, this training will elevate your understanding and readiness when it comes to landfill fire risks.![]()
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Through real-world case studies and expert insights, you’ll gain practical, actionable strategies to prevent, control, and respond effectively to landfill fires.![]()
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Key topics include fire behaviour, root causes, prevention methods, emergency response planning, landfill gas management, worker safety, and the environmental and financial implications of fire incidents.![]()
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Whether you’re on the front lines or in a leadership role, you’ll walk away with valuable tools to enhance safety, minimize risk, and safeguard your site and community.![]()
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Hosted live on Zoom, this course is proudly developed and delivered by the SWANA Northern Lights and Pacific Chapters.![]()
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Register by Fri. May 22 to secure your place and ensure delivery of course materials: lnkd.in/eyFvUpjq
Our final sessions of the 2026 Canadian Solid Waste Conference did NOT disappoint! ![]()
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Session 7A: Packaging & Paper Products (PPP): EPR Across the Country![]()
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Session 7B: Landfill Gas (LFG) Methane Regulation![]()
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Special thanks to all our presenters and session 7A/7B sponsors: ![]()
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Circular Materials and Sperling Hansen Associates (SHA)![]()
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Thank you to everyone who put in all the hard work to make this Conference a success! ![]()
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Another 2 fantastic sessions at the 2026 Canadian Solid Waste Conference!![]()
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Session 6A: Circular Economy in Action![]()
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Session 6B: Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)![]()
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Special thanks to all our presenters and session 6B sponsor: Sniffer Robotics![]()
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Good morning from Whistler! Great start to Day 2 of amazing sessions at the 2026 Canadian Solid Waste Conference!![]()
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Session 5A: Disaster Debris Management![]()
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Session 5B: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Waste Management![]()
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Special thanks to all our presenters and session 5A/5B sponsors: Tetra Tech and Diamond Truck Centres![]()
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