We Are SWANA Pacific Chapter - BC & Yukon

SWANA Pacific Chapter

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.

 

Help Set The Course for Chapter Training Through 2014

Survey Closes December 6!

Big thanks to everyone who's taken a few minutes to give us their feedback on SWANA training planning and opportunities.  If you haven't had a chance to complete the 2 minute survey, please do.  It is fast and easy and will make a world of difference for the Training Committee as they look to an expanded course offering and an expanded faculty! Random selection from the responses with a contact coordinate will result in a winner of $100 certificate off of a course offered by the Pacific Chapter.
If you have questions please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 1.800.648.2560

Click here to access the survey.
 
Special Multi-Material BC Workshop Part of SWANA Day 2011

Join us December 2, 2011 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport, Richmond, BC for a great day of networking!

  • Take advantage of this special workshop with the team of key consultants appointed by MMBC.
  • Learn more about the MMBC process.
  • Bring your knowledge about the current waste management infrastructure to the table to help in the analysis of the current PPP recycling system in BC
  • Share your thoughts and concerns about how the stewardship program for PPP should operate in BC to help this plan move forward to your best advantage.

SWANA Day is a day of Integrated Waste Management sessions and an AGM luncheon – full registration is $80. Sessions start at 10AM.

The special MMBC workshop and opportunity to meet with the consultant starts at 1:30 and is offered at no charge – but registration is required.
 
SWANA MoE Special Information Session Synopsis

On Thursday September 15, 2011, the Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Solid Waste Association of North America Pacific Chapter – BC and Yukon hosted a live meeting/limited access conference call regarding Packaging and Printed Paper.  You can get the synopsis here.
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