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SWANA is committed to providing the highest quality training in the waste and resource management industry. We offer a wide variety of courses in multiple formats to help you build the skills to move forward in your career. These courses will allow you to expand your base of professional knowledge by focusing on improving your productivity, profitability, and efficiency. You can also earn professional development hours (PDHs) toward continuing education and SWANA Certification.

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Course Formats

In-Person Courses

Training@Work – Brings nationally recognized certified faculty instructors directly to your location of choice to teach the course – a cost-effective option that allows for greater flexibility and less downtime. Complete a request form to arrange Training@Work for your team.
Chapter Trainings – Premier trainings at Chapter Events.
Training at RCon™ – Complete a training course at RCon and take part in all that SWANA’s premier event experience has to offer.

Virtual Courses

On-Demand – Self-paced, digital education course with videos, training manual (print or digital), and supplemental materials that can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
Self-Study Courses – Self-paced with a digital manual, practice exam and certificate of completion (not equivalent to SWANA Certification).

Webinars

Live Webinars – Webinars with cutting-edge topics.
Past Webinars – A collection of recordings of past webinars.

Course Categories

Collection & Transfer
Landfill & Landfill Gas
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)
Planning & Management
Sustainable Materials Management
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Safety Training

Collection & Transfer

The collection and transfer of refuse and recyclables relies heavily on efficiency and predictability. To help waste and resource management professionals keep up with this progressive field, SWANA provides Collection and Transfer training current with today’s trends and tomorrow’s emerging technologies.

Course	In-Person*	Virtual	Cost – Virtual (print manual/ eBook)	PDHs
Transfer Station Management Addresses factors in planning, design, operation, and management of a transfer station.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Managing Collection Systems Gives industry professionals an excellent grounding in the various issues involved in the management of municipal solid waste collection systems.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Household Hazardous Waste & VSQG Collection Operations Intended for those with direct, supervisory and oversight responsibilities for efficiently and safely handling HHW and VSQG waste.	✓			30
Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems Ideal for current and future managers of solid waste management systems and other industry professionals who work in an advisory or consulting capacity.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Collection Operations Basics Introduces the basics of collecting municipal solid waste and integrated solid waste management, serves as a first exposure to people new to the industry and as a refresher for experienced operators and managers.		✓	(Ebook only) Member: $225 Non-Member: $325	10
*Hazwoper 8hr Refresher* This Hazwoper 8-Hour Refresher is a self-paced, open-entry, open-exit course meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120, OSHA's Hazardous Waste Site Worker and Emergency Response Standard.		✓	Member: $225 Non-Member: $325	8

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Landfill & Landfill Gas

SWANA Landfill & Landfill Gas training courses offer a comprehensive study of efficient landfill operations. These courses provide the latest in landfill management, costs and capacity, and biogas extraction.

Course	In-Person*	Virtual	Cost – Virtual (print manual/ eBook)	PDHs
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Sets out the core foundational, strategic, technical, and managerial knowledge and skills required of solid waste professionals in this position.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Landfill Gas Systems Operations & Maintenance Gives industry professionals an excellent grounding in the various issues involved in the management of municipal solid waste collection systems.	✓			20
Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems Ideal for current and future managers of solid waste management systems and other industry professionals who work in an advisory or consulting capacity.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Landfill Gas Basics Perfect for those seeking a solid education and guidance on the complex issue of landfill gas management.	✓	✓	(Ebook only) Member: $225 Non-Member: $325	10
*Advanced Leachate Management*	✓			10
*Leachate Recirculation & Bioreactor Landfills*	✓			10
Landfill Operations Basics (English) Landfill Operations Basics (Spanish/Español) Explores basic landfill operations.		✓	(Ebook only) Member: $225 Non-Member: $325	10

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Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)

SWANA’s MOLO program was built by industry experts with deep knowledge of the requirements of this critical industry role. The course provides a comprehensive look at the field of landfill operations management—everything from the basics, to site and environmental management and monitoring, to landfill closure.

Course	In-Person*	Virtual	Cost – Virtual (print manual/ eBook)	PDHs
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Sets out the core foundational, strategic, technical, and managerial knowledge and skills required of solid waste professionals in this position.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30

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Planning & Management

SWANA Planning & Management training courses present current management and leadership tactics to develop waste and resource management leadership skills.

Course	In-Person*	Virtual	Cost – Virtual (print manual/ eBook)	PDHs
Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems Ideal for current and future managers of solid waste management systems and other industry professionals who work in an advisory or consulting capacity.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Sets out the core foundational, strategic, technical, and managerial knowledge and skills required of solid waste professionals in this position.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Zero Waste Principles & Practices Provides the ability to integrate their understanding of Zero Waste with their existing waste management systems, practices, and policies to move local systems toward locally defined Zero Waste goals.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30

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Sustainable Materials Management

SWANA Sustainable Materials Management (Recycling and Special Waste) training will give recycling and special waste professionals a competitive advantage in this changing field.

Course	In-Person*	Virtual	Cost – Virtual (print manual/ eBook)	PDHs
Managing Recycling Systems Provides information on successfully planning, developing, marketing, and managing recycling programs as well as addresses collection, processing, application of end-use standards, and protection of human health and the environment.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Managing Composting Programs Addresses concepts critical to successfully managing composting programs, including the rationale for composting, planning and site development, economics, and operations	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30
Construction and Demolition Debris Management Introduces solid waste professionals to the management of C&D debris operations, the recycling of C&D debris materials, and the disposal of residuals from such operations.		✓	(eBook only) Member: $225 Non-Member: $325	10
Waste Screening at MSW Facilities (English) Waste Screening at MSW Facilities (Spanish/Español) Learn the fundamental and practical elements of waste screening.		✓	(eBook only) Member: $225 Non-Member: $325	10
*Organics Collection*	✓			10
*Composting Operations*		✓		15
Zero Waste Principles & Practices Provides the ability to integrate their understanding of Zero Waste with their existing waste management systems, practices, and policies to move local systems toward locally defined Zero Waste goals.	✓	✓	Member: $843/$793 Non-Member: $1,373/$1,323	30

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Course	In-Person*	Virtual	Cost (Virtual)	PDHs
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Equips landfill personnel with the terminology and high-level understanding necessary to engage with regulators, engineers, and vendors about leachate management and treatment options and requirements	✓			6

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Safety Training

SWANA has partnered with Blue Ridge Services, Inc. to bring you comprehensive safety training for waste and resource management industry workers and operators.

Collections: Facility Safety, Maintenance, PPE, Special Pickups, Traffic Safety, Workplace Hazards
Landfill: Emergency Response, Environment, Equipment Safety, Excavation Safety, First Aid, Machine Maintenance, Nuisance and Environmental Issues, Personnel Safety, PPE, Spotter Safety, Traffic Safety, Vectors and Pests, Workplace Hazards
Transfer Station: Emergency Response, Environment, Equipment Safety, First Aid, Machine Maintenance, Nuisance and Environmental Issues, PPE, Spotter Safety, Traffic Safety, Workplace Hazards

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Upcoming Trainings

Our first-class training in core disciplines of the waste and resource management industry equips you with the tools, knowledge, and insight you need to work efficiently and safely.

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Questions

Please contact the SWANA Training & Certification team at 1-800-467-9262 or training@swana.org.