Through the SWANA Pacific Chapter, members have access to a variety of services, including:
- Landfill Operations Basics course and other SWANA training
- Applied Research Foundation
- e-mails of local job postings sent to SWANA members (send details to the Executive Director via our Contact page) and SWANA International Career Center
- Pacific Chapter e-mail updates
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SWANA Pacific Chapter - BC & Yukon is happy to present a new program for Solid Waste Basics training. This 1/2 day training course will take place on March 11 from 12:30 - 4:00 PM. It will provide a general overview of the systems in place to manage Municipal Solid Waste (no prior knowledge of solid waste is required). Have our lead instructors get your employees oriented to the solid waste industry. ![]()
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Successful completion of Solid Waste Basics training is eligible for 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU's). ![]()
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swanabc.org/event/solid-waste-basics-virtual-training/
Solid Waste Basics – Virtual Training – SWANA BC Pacific
swanabc.org
Course date: Thursday, March 11, 2021 Time: 12:30 – 04:00 PM Cost: $65/person Completion of the training course will provide 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
One Week Countdown until SWANA Days! We've got some great sessions and networking planned - you don't want to miss out! Join us December 1, 2 and 3 virtually for SWANA Days. We are excited to bring you some engaging and informative speakers to complete your days of learning. Check out our website for agenda and registration details. Registration closes midnight, November 30. swanabc.org/news-events/swana-day-2020/
REMINDER - Tomorrow! ![]()
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SWANA Pacific Chapter YPs are excited to host our zoom session #4: Speed Mentoring – Wednesday, November 18 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST.![]()
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Participants will have an opportunity to speak to 3 solid waste experts, Heidi Gerlach (Dillon Consulting), a waste management policy and public sector expert; Scott Hoekstra (City of Kelowna), a landfill management and contaminated soil remediation expert and Karen Storry (Metro Vancouver), a circular economy & reuse, repurpose and recycle expert.![]()
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This event will feature breakout rooms where the YPs will join Heidi, Scott and Karen and be mentored in small groups.![]()
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Registration is limited to 14 people. To register, please email [email protected]
SWANA Pacific Chapter YPs are excited to host our zoom session #4: Speed Mentoring – Wednesday, November 18 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST.![]()
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Participants will have an opportunity to speak to 3 solid waste experts, Heidi Gerlach (Dillon Consulting), a waste management policy and public sector expert; Scott Hoekstra (City of Kelowna), a landfill management and contaminated soil remediation expert and Karen Storry (Metro Vancouver), a circular economy & reuse, repurpose and recycle expert.![]()
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This event will feature breakout rooms where the YPs will join Heidi, Scott and Karen and be mentored in small groups.![]()
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Registration is limited to 14 people. To register, please email [email protected]
Join us for SWANA Days 2020 - December 1 - 3/20 (10 AM - 12 PM each day) Virtually!![]()
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Updated detailed agenda is available on our website:![]()
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December 1 - Circularity & Diversion![]()
December 2 - What's New?![]()
December 3 - It's All About the Money![]()
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swanabc.org/news-events/swana-day-2020/
SWANA Day 2020 – SWANA BC Pacific
swanabc.org
It is time for the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA – Pacific Chapter – BC & Yukon) to gear up for SWANA Days 2020! This annual event creates a collaborative environment where a diverse array of waste professionals can gather, learn and network.