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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 Quarterly Members-Only Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a session with the Landfill Management Technical Division to update you on leachate management, rebranding, YP news and program changes. Christopher Toevs, Facility Engineer at Chester County Solid Waste Authority will present on Waste GPT. ChatGPT has taken the world by storm—but are you feeling left in the dust? If you’re unsure how to start using Ai in your daily work, this session is for you. Learn how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot interpret prompts to accomplish administrative tasks, analyze large datasets, and streamline communication. This brief introduction to Ai prompting will give you practical tools, inspiring examples, and the confidence to integrate Ai into your professional routine. We’ll wrap up with a hot topic and open discussion to exchange ideas, ask questions, and connect on emerging issues in the waste and resource management industry.
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Landfill Management Technical Division Leadership
Advisory Board Delegate
Ph.D., P.E., BCEE
ISWA Representative
S.C.
Past Director
Tech Division Director
Vice Director
YP Tech Division Representative
PE, M. Eng.
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 presents SWANA Awards.
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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