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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
Managing MSW Collection Systems
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.
Course Objectives
This course addresses:
- Municipal solid waste design and operation
- Methods, types, and levels of collection services
- Collection equipment types, design, and maintenance practices
- Specifications for collection equipment
- The four “proven” collection methods
- Collection vehicle routing guidelines and techniques
- Yard waste, special waste, and commercial waste collection guidelines and techniques
- Collection services organization and management
- Cost accounting practices and collection services financing
- Health and safety programs
- Effective billing practices and customer service program
- Education and community outreach programs
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for collection system owners, operators, managers, system planners, and employees responsible for collection system operations management.
Course Content
The course consists of lectures, class exercises, and discussions. 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.
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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.
