Collection & Transfer Technical Division
The collection and transfer of refuse and recyclables relies heavily on efficiency and reliability.
Issues include route design, health and safety, and contracting and franchising.
Strategies & Priorities
The Collection & Transfer (C&T) Technical Division tracks innovations and analyzes developments in:
- Vehicle fleet management and maintenance.
- Collection efficiency and onboard vehicle technology.
- Transfer Station Design and Operations.
- Safety.
- Enhancing vehicle performance with the use of alternative fuels/emission regulations.
Hot Topics
The Collection & Transfer Technical Division is focusing on these hot topics:
- Comparison of EV to the traditional fuel-powered collection and transfer vehicles
- Best collection safety practices
- Employee retention
Collection & Transfer Technical Division Leadership
The Vice Director of each Technical Division is elected by division members every two years. Once elected, they continue in subsequent leadership positions as a beacon of expertise for six years: Vice Director, Director, and Past Director.
The Advisory Council Delegate of each Technical Division is elected by division members every two years. The term is two years with a maximum of four consecutive terms served.
The individual selected for the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) working group will serve as SWANA's representative and share the association's perspective. Each working group member will be appointed for a three-year term, with the option to extend for a second term.
Director
Damien Tramel, S.C.
Director, Solid Waste Management Department, Hillsborough County
Vice Director
Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants
Past Director
Advisory Council Delegate
Retired
Young Professionals Representative
ISWA Representative
Collection & Transfer Technical Division Committees
You must be a member of both SWANA and the Technical Division to join a committee.
Awards Committee
Evaluates nominations and recommends the recipient of the division’s Distinguished Individual Achievement Award (began 2018).
Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Follows federal initiatives such as diesel engine retrofits, interstate transport of waste, and driver CDL requirements. Members are alerted to opportunities to review and comment on legislation that impacts their organizations. The committee also provides input on SWANA technical policies.
Content Committee
The Content Committee develops technical content for SWANA events, programs, newsletters, webinars, etc. The Content Committee works to contribute ideas for future SWANA technical presentations, tour locations, other written content and program elements associated with the subject matter.
Training Committee
Provides C&T training and education through SWANA courses and publications, assuring program quality. See Collection & Transfer Certification Courses.
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