The Beaver Chapter of SWANA is an association made up of professionals from Oregon and Idaho who are committed to managing solid waste as a resource through education, advocacy and outreach.
SWANA
The Solid Waste Association of North America is an organization of more than 11,000 public and private sector professionals committed to education, advocacy and research. For more than 50 years SWANA has been the leading association in the solid waste management field, serving industry professionals through technical conferences, certifications, publications and a large offering of technical training courses.
Our Chapter
Beaver Chapter strives to bring the waste community together and build a network for sharing resources and technical expertise. We provide opportunities for operator certification training courses, continuing education units, facility tours, and annual events such as the Winter Social, NW Symposium and the NW Road-E-O.
Associate Organizations
Out and About
Beaver Chapter at SWANApalooza in Boston, MA
Michelle Langdon, Chapter Treasurer
Matt Wilson, Young Professional
Jeff Orlandini, Member
Tim Logan, Chapter Past President
Announcements
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Oregon DEQ: Product Stewardship Specialist
Interested in managing projects related to implementing the statewide electronic waste recycling program, Oregon E-Cycles, and the Paint Product Stewardship Program? Great opportunity in Portland, OR.
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2022 NW Symposium: Call for Papers
Next year's Symposium will be hosted by Pacific Chapter in Richmond, BC. The deadline for abstract submission is 12/17.
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Five to Stay Alive: Safety Tips from SWANA
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely.
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Safety Tip: Back In When Parking
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SWANA Reports 52 Solid Waste Industry Worker Fatalities in 2020
SWANA encourages increase in safety training, with focus on collection hazards at Safety Summit.