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Collection & Transfer Technical Division

Glendale AZ waste collection vehicle

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.

The Collection & Transfer 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.
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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

S.C.

Damien Tramel, S.C.
Director, Solid Waste Management Department, Hillsborough County

Vice Director

Jill Gaffigan
Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants

Past Director

Kyle Foreman
Solid Waste Superintendent, City of Billings

Advisory Council Delegate

S.C., P.E.

Donald Birnesser, S.C., P.E.
Retired

Young Professionals Representative

Nigel Baummer, P.E.
Civil Engineer, Herrera Environmental Consultants

ISWA Representative

Harold Mitchell
Senior Consultant, Raftelis

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 Committees

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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