Training & Certification
Managing Collection Systems discusses emerging technology and best practices for the collection of residential solid waste and recyclables from single- and multi-family residences. Take a deep dive into information that will help you plan, operate and manage residential solid waste and recyclables collection systems. SWANA offers Managing MSW Collection Systems as preparation for the Collection Systems certification exam or as a standalone course.
This course addresses:
This course is intended for collection system owners, operators, managers, system planners, and employees responsible for collection system operations management.
The course consists of lectures, class exercises, and discussion. The text for the course, Managing MSW Collection Systems, is a comprehensive guide with supplemental images, graphs, examples, and exercises. It serves as an on the job reference.
Stephen Simmons and a lively panel at SWANApalooza 2020 explored ways to deliver zero waste to landfills by 2040. That panel discussion is now available for purchase.