SWANA’s Technical Divisions
The Leading Professional Association in the Solid Waste Industry Over 8,000 solid waste professionals across the United States, Canada and beyond have already discovered the Power of SWANA. With a mission to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste, SWANA provides education and networking opportunities to solid waste professionals in every facet of the industry, benefitting individual members while also furthering the work of the industry.
The Value of SWANA Membership Inclusion in a Professional Network SWANA membership gives you the opportunity to interact with other solid waste professionals and develop a professional network that will be an invaluable asset to your career. SWANA Chapters As a member, you’ll also become a member of one of SWANA’s 45 Chapters, helping you to connect with other solid waste professionals in meaningful ways to advance yourself both personally and professionally. Led by dedicated volunteers, each chapter works hard to keep their members informed on the latest issues and trends in their local industry. Many chapters have their own newsletters, host local tours and events, provide training opportunities and advise their elected officials on behalf of the profession as well as informal networking events such as golf outings and ROAD-E-O contests. Members Only Online Directory Easily find solid waste professionals through our Online Membership Directory, giving you the perfect opportunity to connect with members that share your interests. Members Only Information Members receive SWANA’s monthly newsletter, MSW Solutions, as well as MSW Management, SWANA’s official bi-monthly magazine. Members also receive access to the members’ only section of the SWANA website, which includes SWANA’s online collection of technical resources, the eLibrary.
Discounts on SWANA Events and Services Membership can quickly pay for its self with member discounts on SWANA training, technical symposia, online learning, chapter events, and SWANA services including posting on SWANA’s Professional Services Directory and the SWANA Career Center. Members also receive discounts on a variety of partner programs. Discounts on Insurance, Rental Cars, and Hotels SWANA has arranged with the Euclid Insurance Agencies, LLC Environmental Insurance Specialist, to provide an important new insurance benefit for our members including Commercial Waste Haulers, Residential Waste Haulers, Recyclers, Transfer Stations, Material & Recovery Operations, Demolition & Construction Debris Haulers, Roll-off Operations, and many more. Members can also enjoy discounts on Avis car rentals and Choice Hotels, including Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, Mainstay Suites, Suburban, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn. Career Development/Leadership Opportunities SWANA offers endless opportunities to show your dedication to the solid waste industry and develop your leadership skills. Become a Technical Division Committee Chair, Chapter Officer, International Board Member or the next SWANA President. New volunteer opportunities are always coming up for those ready to lead SWANA into the future.
Connecting Over 3,000 Professionals SWANA’s Technical Divisions provide opportunities for members to meet and interact with professionals specializing in different aspects of solid waste management, including: • • • • • • • •
Collection & Transfer Communication, Education & Marketing Landfill Gas Management Landfill Management Planning & Management Special Waste Waste-to-Energy & Waste Conversion Waste Reduction, Recycling & Composting
Within each Division there are numerous ways to help shape the future of SWANA, including: • • • • •
Develop Conference Programs Select Award Winners Shape Legislative Positions Review Training Course Material Support Information Sharing
Contact SWANA at techprograms@swana.org for more information on any of the above opportunities.
SWANA is a supporting organization of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) and a National Member of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) for the United States and Canada.
For more information about SWANA Membership, visit www.SWANA.org.
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NEW Regular Member (Public sector):$171 US (Currently working for City/Township, State, County, Municipality, Government, or University)
First Technical Division $40 US ___ Additional Technical Division(s) $30
NEW Corporate Member (Private sector): $331 US
Collection & Transfer Communication, Education & Marketing Landfill Gas Management Landfill Management Planning & Management Special Waste Management Waste Reduction, Recycling & Compost Waste-to-energy
(Currently working for a private company or organization with an annual revenue of greater than $10 million per year and more than five (5) employees.)
NEW *Small Hauler/Consultant/Distributor Member:$231 US *Small Hauler - Any independent solid-waste hauling company with annual gross revenue of less than $10 million. *Small Consultant - Any independent consultant for municipal solid waste practices with five (5) or fewer fulltime employees. *Small Distributor - Any distributorship with ten (10) or fewer employees)
Student/Retired Member: $60 US (Copy of current class schedule required for student
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