Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)

Kelowna, BC
October 20-22, 2026

 

Landfill Operations Basics

Virtual Online
October 27-29, 2026

 

Compost Facility Operator's Course

Kelowna, BC
November 3-5, 2026

 

SWANA Day 2026

Anvil Centre, New Westminster
November 24, 2026

 

Disaster Debris Management Training

Virtual Online
December 7 & 8, 2026

 

Training Schedule 2026

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News & Updates

SWANA Pacific Conference & Trade Show Thank You!

By Events, News
Thank you for helping to make our Pacific Conference & Tradeshow a huge success! We wanted to thank those who attended and helped make our conference & tradeshow such a huge success! We hope that you enjoyed the event and have gained insight from our speakers, presenters and exhibitors, some of whom travelled from other provinces and U.S. states to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with us. We also hope that you were able to connect with former colleagues and make new acquaintances.
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Recycling Resource Partnership Conference

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CPIA and the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE) at the University of Waterloo have combined forces for the fifth year to produce a two-day conference brimming with international experts, policy makers, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Together, they will advance the discussion concerning how best to apply 21st century resource recovery technologies and circular economy thinking as we progress towards zero waste and a sustainable economy. This conference is vital for municipal and provincial government representatives, manufacturers and brandowners, recyclers and processors, end-markets, consultants and stakeholders and academics as they seek to define the future of solid waste management and the circular economy. The discussion will be framed by thought-provoking presentations from an outstanding group of experts from Canada, the US and Europe. CPIA and WISE aim to engage leading thinkers in this critical conversation at a pivotal moment in time. For that reason, this two-day event is offered for a cost-recovery registration…
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RFP – BC Used Oil Management Association – Updated Filter Study

By News, Regulatory
On behalf the the BC Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA), please be advised of an RFP issued for an updated study of used oil filters in British Columbia. The objectives of the study are to: Determine the typical composition of a drum of used oil filters; Evaluate the ratios and typical weights of different filter types in drums of used oil filters; and Determine the typical amount of free product, general waste and non-eligible filters in a drum of used oil filters. The RFP is open until Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Other key dates are outlined on page 2 of the attached RFP. Also attached for reference is the final report resulting from a similar study conducted by the BCUOMA in 2007. Any updates to the this RFP or the process will be posted on the BCUOMA website at: bcusedoil.com/whats-new/
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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.

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