SWANApalooza Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon

SWANApalooza is SWANA’s premier technical conference showcasing technologies and solutions to transform waste into a resource. This four-day technical gathering takes place March 23-26, in Atlanta, Georgia, and offers participants the opportunity to dive deeply into the industry’s biggest challenges, learn best practices, and cultivate a high-impact network.

Together in 2020, let’s connect our resources and address topics including waste conversion and energy recovery, EPA landfill regulations, landfill gas and biogas, collection and transfer, and sustainable materials management. This year’s program includes a special focus on PFAS management and fresh solutions to recycling challenges.

Kick off SWANApalooza 2020 by joining us for our welcome ceremony and opening keynote presentations. Leading global expert on marine litter, Jenna Jambeck, will bring knowledge and expertise in waste management innovation, from marine plastic pollution to novel biodegradable materials. 

Address your challenges and seek solutions at SWANApalooza's rich, vibrant exhibition floor, with exhibitors positioned for face-to-face meetings that let you experience groundbreaking products and services all in one location and time.

Networking Opportunities and Social Events

Experience the rare opportunity to network with peers, professionals and vendors in the industry in one place at one time.Engage wit technical experts on the latest products, technologies, safety issues, and processes that apply to your day-to-day work.

Join participants at the Party on the Roof at Ponce, the biggest networking event of the week, hosted by SWANA’s Georgia Chapter. Held atop Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, the magnificent city views, midway games, miniature golf, and more provide the perfect atmosphere for a night full of mingling, connecting and developing your network.

Engage your peers in a fun, laid-back setting with SWANA social events. This year, SWANA is headed to a shooting range with clay targets. Tom Lowe Shooting Grounds is a publicly owned facility constructed on a closed landfill and known for hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics shooting event.  A unique experience you don’t want to miss!

Tours

Complete your SWANApalooza experience by participating in one of the tours being hosted in the Atlanta area on Thursday, March 26. Tour options include:

• Technology and Disposal Tour
  • Participants will tour the following facilities at the Seminole Road Landfill in Dekalb County: Renewable Fuel Facility, Green Energy Facility, Composting Area, Recycling Area, New Cell Construction Area.
• Waste Reduction and Reuse Tour
  • Visit three facilities that encourage waste reduction and reuse, including Atlanta CHaRM, Lifecycle, and re:loom.
• Recycling Tour
  • Explore Pratt Industries Recovered Material Processing Facility. Pratt’s recycling subsidiary, Pratt Recycling, Inc., works with communities and businesses across America to maximize landfill diversion by “harvesting the urban forest.” The rapidly-expanding division has recycling and recovery facilities in eight states—and their operational footprint stretches from New York to California.
• Waste Conversion and Energy Tour
  • Nexus Fuels, LLC is a waste management and energy production company that has developed a commercial-scale process operating today for converting waste plastics into feedstocks for plastics production and fuels, which can be further refined into a full range of products. Nexus has engineered a process that is economical, scalable, versatile, and environmentally positive.

Training Certification Courses

Advance your career and professional development by attending industry-leading, instructor-led training at SWANApalooza. Offering six, three-day courses on March 23-25, the SWANA Training Center helps you grow your skills, knowledge and network, and prepare for SWANA certification.

Already certified? CEU FasTrack is the fastest and easiest way to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to renew your SWANA certifications. As a participant in this facilitated program for SWANA-certified individuals, you will:

• Hear from thought leaders on relevant industry topics
• Engage in discussions about common issues and challenges
• Attend conference education sessions and keynote addresses
• Network with industry professionals from across North America
• Discover solutions to “what keeps you up at night” in the exhibit hall

Participating in CEU FasTrack covers the certification renewal fee and gives you access to all keynote and breakout sessions, the welcome reception, networking party, the SWANApalooza Exhibit Hall, and conference proceedings.

Get the Discounted Hotel Rate!

SWANA has discounted hotel rates for SWANApalooza 2020 attendees. Make real-time reservations through the Westin Peachtree Plaza website, or contact the hotel by phone 1 (800) 937-8461.

Hotel reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served, space available basis. Submit your request as soon as possible for the best hotel choice.

Join us as we connect our resources and examine the groundbreaking work of advancing solid waste management in beautiful Atlanta. Visit SWANApalooza.org for more information and register today with SWANA's absolute best discount!