Monday, April 17 – Wednesday, April 19, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
SWANA's Transfer Station Management course examines the core components of transfer stations — planning, design, operations, and management — and trains you to make sound, justifiable decisions even during challenging times.
SWANA offers this course as a stand-alone learning experience that can also be used to supplement the learning and experience needed to prepare for certification in this discipline. Please note that passing a certification exam requires amassing knowledge, skills, and abilities over time from a variety of sources; no one course provides all of the knowledge needed to pass a certification exam. Knowledge is typically gained over time from years of experience in the field; online courses, webinars, and podcasts; in-person seminars, events, and workshops; and on-the-job training.
OBJECTIVES: As a result of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the steps, factors, local requirements in site selection, and development, and conceptual design
- Describe site-specific characteristics, such as building design, peak flows, waste processing, and hauling technologies
- Implement procedures to protect transfer station property, identify problematic waste, and comply with requirements
- Minimize risk to personnel
- Maintain and properly use diverse equipment
- Comply with regulatory requirements and develop a comprehensive record
CONTENT: The comprehensive Transfer Station Management course covers the following essential topics and includes supplemental images, graphs, and real-world examples for effective transfer station management.
- Siting and Conceptual Design
- Large Transfer Station Design
- Small Transfer Stations and Convenience Centers
- Efficient Operation and Maintenance
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Emergency and Contingency Plans
- Regulatory and Permit Compliance
- Environmental Concerns
- Health and Safety
- Record Keeping
- Communication
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for solid waste directors and supervisors, transfer station managers, developers, consulting engineers, and those who aspire to those positions.
