Abstract Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your latest project, research, or case study at the event for solid waste professionals on the West Coast. The Western Regional Symposium welcomes abstract submissions and panel discussion proposals of 500 words or less. If you know another solid waste professional with a unique project or valuable insights, please share invitation with them! Start your submission
The Composting Consortium, an industry collaboration managed by Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, released new resources that Greg McCarron of SCS Engineers recommends to municipalities looking to start or enhance a composting program. A blueprint, “How Organics Diversion Can Help Achieve Zero Waste Goals,” offers a clear and actionable framework, including:
Policy and Program Expansion for Diverting Food Waste: This section dives deeply into effective strategies for policy development. It explores methods to incentivize resident and business participation while outlining pathways to maximize food waste diversion from landfills.
Setting Up Programs and Infrastructure: This section provides a clear roadmap for establishing new organics programs. It details best practices for collection methods, explores various processing options (composting facilities, anaerobic digestion), and offers guidance on navigating the critical process of contracting with composters.
Communication with Program Participants: This section provides a comprehensive communications toolkit. It outlines strategies for educating participants on proper sorting techniques, maximizing program participation, and fostering long-term program success.
The site also includes platforms and programs that you may find useful and help connect you with other city officials and leaders nationwide to share and discuss best practices in starting and expanding organics programs & composting infrastructure.
These free, non-commercial resources will help you appreciate and understand applying the science and practice of composting and what is critical to a successful site, design, permit, and manage municipal composting programs that support circularity and operational efficiencies – creating value for all stakeholders. Many municipalities are interested in growing their programs to help the environment and provide a useful byproduct by reducing the amount of waste being hauled away and ultimately placed in landfills.
More Composting Educational Resources:
Daniel Cooper and twenty other individuals devoted to resource management were recently elected to the Solid Waste Association of North America’s (SWANA) Board. SWANA is governed by its 21-member Board of Directors (BOD) from across the continent, who are responsible for setting strategic direction and overseeing the association’s operations and policy positions.
The Board of Directors receives input from an Advisory Board of delegates from all SWANA chapters, technical divisions, private sectors, and young professional members.
Daniel (Dan) Cooper is associated with SWANA’s Landfill Gas (LFG) Technical Division and the Sunshine Chapter. He brings two decades of experience in the solid waste consulting industry and specializes in LFG collection systems, including design, permitting, compliance, testing, and construction.
Dan regularly publishes articles and presents as a recognized LFG expert at regional and national forums. Dan is an SCS Vice President and a regional leader of SCS’s solid waste engineering practice, focusing on landfill, landfill gas, solid waste facilities, and solid waste systems financial studies.
Dan’s experience extends beyond the design and construction phase of LFG systems. He is a go-to resource for Landfill gas to Energy, LFG system compliance, and Title V/Clean Air Act regulatory guidance.
Dan is a Professional Engineer in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. He earned his ME in Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida and his BS in Chemical Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
In a recent press release, Amy Lestition Burke, SWANA’s Executive Director & CEO, said,
We are thrilled to welcome our new board members and leaders. Their extensive experience and passion for environmental stewardship will be invaluable as we navigate challenges and opportunities in our industry. Together, we aim to foster collaboration, drive innovation, promote safety, and educate others on best practices that enhance the sustainability and efficiency of waste and resource management practices.
Join SCS at the 24th Annual Joint Fall Conference, September 4th – 5th, hosted by the Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association (PWIA) and the SWANA Keystone Chapter at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Billed as Pennsylvania’s premier solid waste management event, this year’s conference features a welcome reception, program, and trade show. The technical program includes live learning and networking opportunities for industry professionals, and engaging topics on emerging technologies, PFAS, and financial considerations for energy projects.
SCS Experts are excited to present on the following topics this year.
LFG Recovery Forecasting Uncertainty on the Effects of Organics Diversion Presenter: Christopher Woloszyn, Senior Project Professional.
Drones, Lasers and Satellites, Oh My! Remote Methane Monitoring Techniques and Landfill Air Regulatory Update Presented by: Josh Roth and David Hostetter.
SCS is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor for this exciting event, bringing together leaders and organizations across the solid waste industry.
SCS Engineers is again hosting our popular half-day Solid Waste Seminar in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 5. Lunch is included.
This annual seminar covers the latest regulatory, policy, and technology developments in solid waste, landfill, landfill gas, and sustainable materials management. It is designed for solid waste management professionals, landfill managers, waste/recycling managers, supervisors, and operators.
This year’s presentations will be
Please see the flyer for registration information. We hope to see you there!
Speak with SCS solid waste professionals at the SWANA Utah Beehive Chapter’s 2024 Symposium, March 7-8, in Springdale, Utah.
Prior to the conference, the Chapter will host 3 days of training (March 4-6).
SCS Engineers is a Silver Sponsor of the 2024 Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, February 28-March 1.
WIRMC is a great local opportunity for continuing education and networking opportunities. The conference offers a great mix of technical discussion, emerging technologies, practices, and networking with other industry professionals, such as SCS Engineers (visit us at Booth 41).
AROW-Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin, SWANA-Solid Waste Association of North America, and WCSWMA-Wisconsin Counties Solid Waste Management Association jointly host the statewide conference.
Look for this highlight session featuring SCS Project Manager Chris Jimieson:
This session covers environmental equity, recovery of more recyclables, composting education and outreach, waste reduction/zero waste in recycling, and recycling education. Active participation and engagement in waste reduction efforts increase recycling. Three projects highlight the role of engaging education strategies, workshops, and community events in empowering Latinx, school, and neighborhood communities. Learn how the tools and behavioral communications strategies can be replicated in your waste reduction efforts, spreading the ripple effect of impact.
There’s plenty more on the Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference agenda! Check here for the latest.
Florida SWANA will host its 2024 Winter Conference, “Together Towards Tomorrow”, February 19-21 at the new Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Conference host is developing an interesting and educational agenda of sessions and speakers who will discuss the latest developments in the solid waste industry. This will be an excellent time to share with and learn from your peers. For industry suppliers and service providers, this is a great opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services.
This multi-day conference will include general sessions on best practices in the solid waste management profession, networking events and more.
The conference is targeted towards local, state and municipal government solid waste directors, managers, regulators, operators and coordinators; in addition to private sector consulting engineers and suppliers of materials and equipment used in the management of solid waste.
Topics may include:
Click for more conference details and registration information. Plenty of SCS Engineers professionals will be there – we hope you will too!
Meet SCS Engineers professionals at the Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO)’s Recycling & Solid Waste Management Fall Conference, October 2-4, at the Waterloo Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa.
The conference will feature networking opportunities, a solid waste tour and a sustainability walking tour, exhibits, and auction, and educational sessions.
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The North Carolina Chapter of SWANA (NCSWANA) is hosting its 2023 Fall Conference at The Cherokee Convention Center in Cherokee, NC, October 16-19.
The 1st Annual Garbie Awards will be presented to honor those individuals and organizations who have excelled and enhanced the field of Solid Waste Management in North Carolina.
The planning committee is preparing an engaging agenda of technical sessions, excellent networking opportunities, and a bowling tournament.
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We hope to see you there!
