Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division

The Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division (WCER TD) provides a forum for waste management professionals committed to the reduction and conversion of waste into valuable products, fuel, and energy, as well as the recovery of materials for re-use and recycling. The WCER TD focuses on increasing the profile of waste conversion and energy recovery within integrated waste management systems. Waste conversion and energy recovery technologies support increased recycling rates, generate clean energy and/or products, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and lower greenhouse gas emissions through the diversion of waste from landfills.

The WCER TD promotes the exchange of experience, information, and innovation for waste-to-energy facilities alongside research, development, and adoption of demonstrated and developmental waste conversion technologies.

Volunteer for the Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division

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Director

Glen Tobiason

President and CEO, InnoWaCon LLC

Vice Director

P.E.

David Henry, P.E.

Consulting Engineer, Harbin Engineering

Past Director

Jean Lucas

President and CEO, Eco Waste Solutions

Advisory Council Delegate

Sandra Jennings

Senior Engineer, PSI Intertek

Young Professionals Representative

P.E.

Abigail Fleming, P.E.

Environmental Engineer, HDR Engineering, Inc.

ISWA Representative

Sandra Jennings

Senior Engineer, PSI Intertek

Hot Topics

The Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division is focusing on these hot topics:

Recognition and verification of the role of waste-to-energy and waste conversion systems in the waste hierarchy

Ability of current waste-to-energy facilities to destroy PFAS

Preparing for new and revised regulatory requirements

Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division Committees

Awards Committee

Seeks to identify and showcase projects, teams (facility owners, operators, and consultants), and industry trailblazers that have demonstrated excellence and professionalism in the execution of projects that support the advancement of their solid waste management goals and the solid waste industry.

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 waste conversion and energy recovery training and education through courses and publications, assuring program quality.

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