In order to apply for the BC Government’s COVID-19 Paid Sick-Leave Reimbursement Program, you must sign up for online services. The program, which started on June 15, is available to employers for reimbursement for up to three (3) days wages paid to workers.
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.
Looking for discussion topics for your crew safety talks? WorkSafeBC has a huge selection of toolbox meeting guides on their website on a wide variety of topics.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District is seeking a Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling. Closes: September 27, 2021.
Waste Connections of Canada – Toronto District has won The Solid Waste Association of North America’s (SWANA) award for biggest safety improvement in 2021. Waste Connections is joined by the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) of New Jersey for Best Safety Innovation; and the Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department (ACCSW) of Georgia for Best Covid-19 Response.
SWANA Pacific Chapter Scholarships – SWANA BC Pacific
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Since 1994 the SWANA Pacific Chapter has offered a number of scholarship awards each year to encourage students studying in disciplines related to solid waste management at British Columbia and Yukon ...
Event Registration - Q&A With EPA - Recycling and More
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As a keynote speaker at SWANA's recent SMM Summit, Shaw provided an overview of EPA's plans for moving beyond the draft National Recycling Strategy to implementation. Now, join this free, interactive ...
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Join Beyond Plastics, Conservation Law Foundation, National Stewardship Action Council, UPSTREAM, and Break Free From Plastic US to learn about British Columbia’s Extended Producer Responsibility Pr...
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