SWANA has issued a press release announcing industry fatality numbers for the first half of 2021, reporting that on-the-job worker fatalities have decreased by 50% in 2021 compared to the previous three years in the United States and Canada. While this is encouraging news, third party accidents, where a member of the public is killed in a solid waste related accident, remain the same in 2021 compared to previous years.
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Mark Wills Canadian Chapter Builder Awards (2026)![]()
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The Mark Wills Canadian Chapter Builder Awards recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to SWANA chapters across Canada. Mark Wills, founder of Geoware, was a dedicated SWANA member, Ontario Chapter Board Director, organizer and sponsor of the first Canadian Waste Resource Symposium, and creator of the Canadian Chapter Builder Awards. ![]()
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After receiving the Ontario Chapter Builder Award in 2016, the awards were renamed in his memory in 2020. Generously sponsored by Geoware Inc., the 2026 recipients are Deborah Searle (Atlantic Chapter), Debbie Conrad (Ontario Chapter), Francis Fortin (Quebec Chapter), Michel Lefebvre (Northern Lights Chapter), and Emy Lai (Pacific Chapter, BC & Yukon).![]()
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A sincere thank you to our amazing sponsors for your generous support of our Canadian Solid Waste Conference. Your partnership and commitment were instrumental in making this year's event a tremendous success. ![]()
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We are truly grateful for your dedication to our Chapter and the industry as a whole. Thank you for helping make this conference such a memorable and impactful experience—we couldn't have done it with#swanacdn2026ANACDN2026
A big thank you to all of our incredible speakers, moderators and hosts at our Canadian Solid Waste Conference in Whistler! Your expertise, energy and commitment were key to making our Conference both informative and inspiring. Plus you delivered a valuable experience for all of our attendees - this success would not have been possible without you! ![]()
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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
