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.

 

Last Chance Event Tickets for Busy People

“Transitioning from Waste to Resource – Where Are We?”

Can’t attend the whole NWR Symposium – We have some last chance event tickets available for busy people.

We can’t think of a better time to be part of a dynamic industry in transition!  Join us at the 2013 Northwest Regional Symposium “Transitioning from Waste to Resource – Where are we?”   We will be at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC Wednesday, April 10 through Friday, April 12.

You still have your chance participate as an individual to network and learn - despite your busy schedule.

...and take advantage of some event tickets still left available.

  • $56.00 Wednesday afternoon tours for either recycling (Emterra and Urban Impact)
  • or Landfill/ Transfer (City of Vancouver)
  • $89.60 Wednesday afternoon CEFWC Workshop
  • $50.40 Trade Show Opening Reception/Networking
  • $100.80 Thursday Plenary (stay around for a Technical Session and visit the exhibitors in the afternoon)
  • $50.40 Friday Plenary (come early for a Technical Session and visit the exhibitors in the morning)
  • $100.80 Tickets for Scholarship Fundraising Gala also available!

Thank you to our Silver Level Sponsors:

  • Geoware
  • HDR
  • Emterra
  • Ecowaste Industries
  • URS


Thank you to our Exhibitors:

  • Agru America
  • Vulcan On Board Scales
  • Machinex
  • Geoware
  • LSC Environmental Products
  • IPL Plastics
  • Pacific Industrial Scale
  • American Environmental Group
  • HDR Corporation
  • CH2MHill
  • Doppstadt
  • EPI
  • URS
  • Toter
  • Emterra
  • JR Miller
  • ATZ Applied Technologies
  • Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA)

Focus on CEFWC Workshop

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Workshop April 10 2013
In Conjunction with the SWANA Pacific Chapter Northwest Regional Symposium
“Energy-from-Waste: The Right Waste Solution for British Columbia”

Embracing the benefits of an integrated waste system has been a most important step towards success for municipalities around the world; and energy-from-waste (EFW) has proven to be an essential technology for communities seeking to raise their recycling rates, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and treat their waste in a most economical and sustainable way.

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Registration is OPEN! 2013 Northwest Regional Symposium

2013 Northwest Regional Symposium “Transitioning from Waste to Resource – Where are we?”

We can’t think of a better time to be part of a dynamic industry in transition!  Join us at the 2013 Northwest Regional Symposium “Transitioning from Waste to Resource – Where Are We?”   We will be at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC Wednesday, April 10 through Friday April 12.

This is your chance participate as an individual or showcase your professional services alongside SWANA as an innovative partner and active player in the solid waste industry. It’s THE opportunity to learn and to network. Introduce yourself to significant and diverse target markets with clients from all over the Northwest.  Search out the information and services that you need.

Three days of tours, workshops, plenaries, concurrent technical sessions and a niched Trade Show with 30 booths make this the event not to be missed.

SWANA certification courses, Official Testing Centre, 3 days of exhibits, tours, specialty technical sessions and NETWORKING.  Registration forms and an updated program are now available online!  Click here to get all the details.

Sponsorship Opportunity - 2013 Northwest Regional Symposium - Transitioning from Waste to Resource - Where Are We?

We can’t think of a better time to be part of a dynamic industry in transition! The Pacific Chapter - British Columbia and Yukon - is the second largest in Canada with over 220 members. We play a key role within SWANA at the regional, national and international levels and starting in 2013 we will be hosting a series of annual large-scale symposia and trade shows showcasing Northwest and Canadian talent and innovation!  The symposium will be held April 10, 11 and 12, 2013 in Richmond British Columbia. Host hotel will be the Sheraton Vancouver Airport in downtown Richmond, BC. This Symposium held in rotation by the Pacific, Washington, and Oregon Chapters will primarily draw attendees from these chapters as well as Alaska and Alberta.  Click here to find out more about the event and sponsorship opportunities.

Focus on Training - Register NOW for Managing Transfer Station & Composting Certification! (Coming in April)

The Pacific Chapter Training Committee is pleased to announce its training schedule April 2013. As always ONLY SWANA offers you training combined with Conferences! This year we are featuring spring training in advance of the 2013 North West Regional Symposium at The Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, in Richmond BC

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