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SWANA Certification: Professionalism, Recognition, Knowledge, Achievement, Leadership
SWANA certification is recognized by numerous states as the standard for solid waste employees.
Whether you’re just starting the journey or well on the path of becoming successful in the solid waste profession, SWANA Certification is your guide to career enhancement, increased salary, and greater success in your chosen discipline.
SWANA credentials are earned through education, experience, and challenging program of examinations and maintained through continuous review and education.
Please review the experience requirements closely for the discipline(s) in which you seek certification. If you do not have the requisite experience, your application will be denied.
Certification Information
Certification empowers you with the latest information, creates networking opportunities with fellow professionals, and identifies you as an asset to the industry.
Benefits of Being Certified
Why SWANA Certification is important and beneficial to employees and employers:
Employees —Get Certified and Shift Your Career into High Gear!
- Accelerate your career
- Increase job mobility
- Command higher salary
- Prove your skills & expertise
- Demonstrate pride in your work
- Gain competitive advantage over non-certified individuals
Employers —SWANA Certification Produces Results for Your Organization!
- Leverage best practices for improved operations
- Equip employees with knowledge
- Reduce down-time from regulatory violations
- Show customers your commitment to quality
- Gain competitive advantage in bids & contracts
- Inspire employee pride in work
Learn More About SWANA Certification Disciplines
Household Hazardous Waste & VSQG Collection Operations
This training is intended for those with direct, supervisory and oversight responsibilities for efficiently and safely handling Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) waste.
Household Hazardous Waste & VSQG Collection Operations is a cooperative effort of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA) and SWANA. In addition to extensive classroom activities, following topics with supplemental images, graphs, tables, and examples are covered.
- Regulatory Overview
- Waste Management
- Personal Protection
- Emergency Response
- Chemical, Health, and Operational Hazards
This course is designed to satisfy 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER health and safety training as required by many states for HHW/VSQG operations.
Who Should Attend
Collection facility staff, health department staff, building officials, inspectors, technical assistance staff, state and local regulators, and other HHW professionals who have responsibilities related to handling these wastes.
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Ready to Get Certified?
Visit our Become Certified page and follow three easy steps to register for certification.
- Create a SWANA Login Account
- Apply for certification online
- Register for online testing
Exam Costs*
Members: $250.00
Non-members: $400.00
* Certification and recertification fees do NOT cover your SWANA membership fees.
