Join us Monday, June 22, 2020 on this national webinar to hear from different municipalities on their experiences with reopening public waste management facilities in Canada. Sponsored by SWANA and Dillon Consulting. (more…)
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News & Updates
SWANA has received a very nice letter from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, thanking SWANA and solid waste professionals for their “tireless efforts” during the COVID-19 crisis. The letter recognizes SWANA for “advocating on behalf of the industry and providing critical information and resources to workers, lawmakers, and the media” concerning the impact of COVID-19 on waste management and recycling. Importantly, it thanks the “dedicated waste collectors, recyclers, drivers, engineers, technicians” and others who have made sure our communities stay safe and healthy during these challenging times. (more…)
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SWANA today announced our partnership with Glad, maker of trash bags and plastic food storage containers, to establish a Sanitation Workers Support Fund to provide financial assistance to front-line solid waste and recycling collection workers in the United States and Canada adversely impacted by COVID-19. (more…)
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Reminder - Neighbourhood Cleanup!![]()
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In honour of Earth Month, the SWANA Pacific YPs’s are joining forces to complete a community cleanup on April 24. We will be meeting at the Nanaimo SkyTrain Station at 5:30 PM, and picking up litter until we end at Commercial Drive. ![]()
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Gloves, tools and bags will be provided.![]()
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For those who participate, join us after for some drinks and appetizers. Please RSVP to [email protected] by April 22
We have some great training courses coming up, make sure to grab your registration!![]()
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Landfill Operations Basics - CDN edition - May 15 & 16 (1 and ½ days - virtual) swanabc.org/product/landfill-operations-basics-virtual-training-may-2024/![]()
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Manager of Landfill Operations - Updated Canadian edition - June 18 - 20 - Delta (in-person) swanabc.org/product/manager-of-landfill-operations-molo-delta-2024/![]()
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Join us for all of our upcoming training this year! Registration is open for the following training courses:![]()
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Landfill Operations Basics - May 15 (full day) & May 16 (1/2 day) - Virtual swanabc.org/product/landfill-operations-basics-virtual-training-may-2024/![]()
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Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) - June 18 - 20 - Delta swanabc.org/product/manager-of-landfill-operations-molo-delta-2024/![]()
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Principles of Landfill Gas - Sept 10 - Delta swanabc.org/product/principles-of-landfill-gas-management-delta/![]()
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Compost Facility Operator - Coming this fall - Dates and venue TBD![]()
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Save the Date for our upcoming Landfill Gas training - September 10. ![]()
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This certificate course was developed by Sperling Hansen Associates, SWANA BC staff and the Vancouver Landfill Gas Operators. The training course will include a tour of the local landfill in the afternoon. A hybrid registration will be available. Course registration coming soon.
The SWANA Beaver Chapter is excited to be hosting the 39th annual Northwest Regional Solid Waste Symposium on May 1 - 3. For more details including sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities and to register for the symposium, click here: swanabeaverchapter.org/nw-symposium/
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.
