Upcoming Training Opportunities:

• Transfer Station Operator Training Course
  Date: September 17th, 2008 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

• Saskatchewan Landfill Operator Training Course
  Date: September 22 – 23, 2008 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm both days)

• Alberta Landfill Operator Training Course
  Date: October 22 – 23, 2008 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days)

• Refer to the following link for: http://environment.alberta.ca/844.html

• landfill and compost operator certification guidelines
• operator certification application forms
• certification exam schedules

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SWANA TECHNICAL DIVISIONS

SWANA's Technical Divisions are member-based organizations within the Association responsible for guiding and supporting the numerous technical activities of SWANA. The divisions supported by SWANA Staff, are charged with providing to the Association and its membership assistance, knowledge, support and guidance on all matters related to municipal solid waste (MSW) management. In order to accomplish this, SWANA has created the following Divisions:

Goals of the Technical Divisions

• To Provide factual, reliable and timely information through publishing literature, encouraging basic and applied research, and establishing standards of practice in the field.
   
• To Improve the skills and professionalism of individuals working in the field through initiating formal training programs and fostering certification at all levels.
   
• To Advance the implementation of MSW management systems throughout fostering sound legislation and regulation of MSW management practices, technologies and systems, establishing incentives and removing barriers to the implementation of MSW management systems, and implementing a technical assistance network.
   
• To establish consistent and continuous member leadership and staff support for the division.