Training & Certification
Novice or veteran solid waste professional, achieve the goals you set for yourself with SWANA Training and Certification. Need help working smarter, incorporating best practices and new technologies, managing and leading better? SWANA can help.
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Have room to improve or learn something new? Our first-class training in core disciplines of the solid waste industry equips you with the tools, knowledge, and insight you need to ensure your operations and team members work efficiently and safely. We help you build a strong skill set of abilities, qualities, and experiences you can apply to perform better, become an expert in a certain topic, and progress in your career.
Spending time on improving your skills can help you achieve personal career goals, such as earning a promotion, improving your stature as a solid waste professional, and expanding your job opportunities in the industry.
Learn how you like to learn, at your pace, at your convenience. SWANA offers its first-class training through a variety of ways—international conferences, regional training centers, chapter events, a Training@Work program—and in various formats, including in-person training, live and recorded webinars, and OnDemand courses.
Well-trained teams provide organizations a competitive edge, minimize risks by following best practices, are more creative and motivated. Count on SWANA to help you strengthen your team.
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Gain a competitive advantage. Distinguish yourself among your peers and in the industry through SWANA Certification. Recognized by several states as the standard for solid waste professionals, SWANA Certification identifies you as an asset within the industry and as a leader among your peers.
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SWANA Certification Disciplines
Managing Recycling Systems
Design and Develop a Sustainable Recycling Program
This course focuses on recycling materials found in municipal solid waste (MSW) generated from residential, commercial, and institutional sources, not including hazardous wastes, household hazardous wastes, or special wastes. The course provides information on successfully planning, developing, marketing, and managing recycling programs. Managing Recycling Systems also addresses collection, processing, application of end-use standards, and protection of human health and the environment.
Who Should Attend
Facility owners, operators, manufacturers, managers, supervisors, and employees involved in the daily operation of a recycling facility or program.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the elements associated with designing and developing a sustainable recycling program
- Determine acceptable material quality and requirements for existing and emerging markets
- Apply quality requirements and regulatory standards of a “Buy Recycled” program
- Identify program costs and revenues required to develop a funding
- Establish and manage contracts for recycling services
- Select the appropriate tools for recyclable collection
- Plan an education and outreach program
Course Content
The course consists of lectures, class activities, exercises, and a facility tour (when available in proximity to the class location) to see theory in everyday practice. The text for the course, Managing Recycling Systems, is a comprehensive manual that details the following topics with supplemental images, graphs, examples, and exercises. It serves as a must-have on-the-job reference tool.
- Planning a Recycling Program
- Funding a Recycling Program
- Developing and Researching Recycling Markets
- Collection and Processing of Recyclable Materials
- Planning an Education and Outreach Program
- Establishing and Managing Contracts for Recycling
- Applying End-User Standards and Quality Requirements for Recycled Products
- Managing Recycling Programs to Protect Human Health and the Environment
Buying Options
- eCourse On Demand
- Recycling
- Recycling & Special Waste
- Special Waste
SWANA Training Calendar At-a-Glance
California Gold Rush Chapter - Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)
Jul 15 - 17, 2025
Chapter Events
The debriefings are great!
“…really helps to hear what everyone else is doing and getting their feedback on what does and doesn’t work for them and why.”
– Kelly Vrooman County of Wellington, Ontario, Canada
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