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Landfill Management Technical Division
2023 Technical Division Award
Accepting nominations through November 1, 2022
With more than 1,000 members, SWANA’s Landfill Management Division remains one of the largest and most active technical divisions.
The SWANA Landfill Management Technical Division (LFMTD) is committed to:
- Increasing awareness of the essential role that landfills play in integrated solid waste management systems
- Fostering environmentally protective development for safe and efficient operations of landfills through education and advocacy
- Addressing landfill related critical issues through subcommittees
- Performing as the medium among various groups of professionals within the landfill management profession
- Promoting transfer of knowledge to solid waste young professionals
- Promoting practices that sustainably protect public health and safety in the disposal and long-term management of solid wastes
Landfill Management Technical Division Leadership
Advisory Board Delegate
S.C.,P.E.,BCEE
Past Director
P.E.
Tech Division Director
Young Professional Director
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Landfill Management Technical Division Committees
Awards Committee
The Landfill Management Technical Division Awards committee evaluates nominations and presents SWANA Awards.
Bioreactor Committee
The Bioreactor Committee monitors the continued development of bioreactor technology in the U.S. and provides a review of new federal regulations, as appropriate.
Landfill Health & Safety Committee
Encourages the presentation of specific topics at international and regional SWANA symposia, online training sessions and appropriate technical division bulletins.
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 development of programming for SOAR and WASTECON; tracking and reviewing landfill data; and finding, sharing, and curating case study information.
Leachate and 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 and Regulatory Committee
Tracks current and pending legislation at the federal and state levels, providing comments and writing letters to elected officials in support of SWANA’s stance on key issues.
Program Committee
Develops and oversees the Communication, Education & Marketing Technical Division’s technical programs at WASTECON®. The committee also suggests future conference sites, technical presentations and tours for SWANApalooza. Members also can serve as moderators for technical sessions and contribute to the topic and speaker selection process for SWANA's regular Webinars.
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
