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Welcome to the Oregon Beaver Chapter of SWANA


Browse through our site and see why becoming an Oregon SWANA member is for you!

With more than 6,700 solid waste professionals nationwide, SWANA can provide your link to training, certification, networking, and legislative representation. SWANA is dedicated to the professional development of solid waste managers, environmental engineers, consultants, waste haulers, recyclers, and operators. The business and regulatory landscape of the solid waste industry is changing very rapidly and there is tremendous need for information on how to stay on the cutting edge. The SWANA hallmark as a source for credible, high-quality information has led to development of education programs and conferences that are at the forefront of the profession.

Our Beaver Chapter provides opportunities for operator certification training courses, sharing of technical expertise, continuing education units, and legislative/regulatory updates. Read all About Us on the next pages. If you have questions, comments on our website content, or need a membership application, please Contact Us.

Our Mission: To advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound municipal waste management in North America.

 


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  • 2012 NW Solid Waste Symposium

     

    Registration is now available

    SWANA Northwest Regional Solid Waste Symposium 

    April 18-20, 2012

    McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon

     

    • The Northwest Regional Symposium is returning to Oregon in 2012

    • Mark your calendars for April 18th - 20th, 2012

    • Exhibitor space is limited so sign up early

    • In 2012 the SWANA Beaver chapter will host this exciting event at McMenamins Edgefield, in Troutdale, Oregon

      • 20 minutes from downtown Portland

      • 5 minutes from the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area

     

    Register here

    Full details here

    Get flyer here

     

     

    Call for Papers:

     

    The SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium Program Committee is requesting abstracts from persons interested in participating in the Technical Program of the 2012 Northwest Regional Symposium. We invite all of you to come and share your experiences with waste management, diversion, and recycling with your colleagues. We’ve identified some tentative session topics below, but welcome ideas for other sessions. Each presentation will last approximately one half hour, including questions and answers. Speakers are eligible for free registration to the Symposium on the day of presentation. We encourage everyone interested in presenting to prepare a paper to share your experiences. Slide presentations and outlines are also welcome.

     

    Suggested Topics:

    • Storm water Collection and Treatment

    • Waste to Energy / Alternative Technologies

    • Resource Recovery

    • GPS Technology in landfill construction and operation

    • Landfill Closures –When to Begin and End

    • Health and Safety Issues at Transfer Stations and MRFs

    • OSHA Regulations and the Solid Waste Industry

    • Compost and Food Waste Collection

    • The Search for Crime Evidence at Landfills

    • GHG Emissions

    • Best management practices for prevention of bedbug proliferation

     

    Call for Papers flyer
     

     

  • 3rd Annual SWANA Oregon Road-E-O!

     

Mark Your Calendars for the 2012 SWANA Oregon Road-E-O

June 16, 2012 

Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene

Details will be posted as we get them.
 

 

Check out the 2011 Road-E-O winners here

 


  • SWANA Oregon's business listings web page

     

    Your SWANA Oregon membership entitles your business to be listed here on the SWANA Oregon website. We have created a special web page for member to inform the community about their business and services free of charge. The only requirement is that you or your business be active members of SWANA Oregon. You can enroll your business by clicking on the link on the Business Links page.

     

    Click here for the new Business Links page