Landfill Management Technical Division
The SWANA Landfill Management Technical Division (LFM TD) is committed to:
- Develop and encourage the adoption of policies and processes to increase the safety of solid waste workers and the public they serve.
- Increasing awareness of the essential role that landfills play in integrated solid waste management systems.
- Addressing landfill related critical issues through subcommittees.
- Foster collaboration within SWANA, other Technical Division, and this Technical Division’s subcommittees.
- Promoting development and transfer of knowledge to solid waste young professionals
- Support SWANA in the development and formulation of comments and responses to federal and state policies, including proposed legislation.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend industry position on the efficacy, use, and implementation of new technologies and processes to enhance the health of the public and the environment while providing long-term sustainable solid waste management solutions.
Landfill Management 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
Vice Director
S.C.
Past Director
Advisory Council Delegate
Ph.D., P.E., BCEE
Young Professionals Representative
PE, M. Eng.
ISWA Representative
S.C.
ISWA Representative
Hot Topics
The Landfill Management Technical Division is focusing on these hot topics:
Landfill Management Technical Division Committees
Awards Committee
The Landfill Management Technical Division Awards Committee evaluates nominations and recommends the recipient of the division’s Distinguished Individual Achievement Award.
Landfill Rebranding Committee
The Landfill Rebranding Committee is a joint effort between the Landfill Management Technical Division and the Communication, Education, and Marketing Technical Division. The Committee focuses on how to communicate more effectively about the role of landfills within integrated solid waste management systems. Committee work includes tracking and reviewing landfill data, and finding, sharing, and curating case study information.
Leachate & Landfill Liquids Committee
Addresses leachate treatment costs, which represent one of the largest (if not the largest) cost category for many landfills. In addition, wastewater discharge regulations are tightening and, as a result, there’s a growing interest in and need for on-site treatment.
Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Tracks current and pending legislation at the federal and state levels, providing comments and writing letters to elected officials in support of the stance taken by SWANA on key issues.
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 training and education through courses and publications, assuring program quality. Courses have included:
- Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification Course
- Manager of Bioreactor Landfill Operations Certification Course
- Landfill Operational Issues
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