Managing Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems
Virtual Course

Immediate Access to All Lesson Videos
Online, Live Debriefings with SWANA-certified Faculty

Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 4 - 27, 2021, 1:00 – 2:15 pm ET

The Managing MSW Collection Systems course addresses emerging technology and best practices for the collection of residential solid waste and recyclables from single- and multi-family residences. Learn how to effectively plan, operate, and manage your residential solid waste and recyclables collection systems.

The course combines self-study with live, instructor-led debriefings that help you ingrain key concepts and apply them to your work. SWANA offers this course as a stand-alone learning experience that can also be used to supplement the learning and experience needed to fully prepare for certification in this discipline.

DATES:

The course debriefings will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 4-27, 2021, from 1:00 – 2:15 pm ET. Please click on "Debriefing Schedule" above to view the full schedule.

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

FORMAT:

This course is designed as a 100% virtual learning experience that combines self-study and real-time, instructor-led debriefings. In the debriefings, SWANA-certified faculty members guide you through the key concepts of each lesson and teach you how to apply what you're learning to your everyday work life. The 75-minute debriefings will be held twice a week for four weeks beginning September 28 and continuing through October 22, 2021.

MATERIALS:

The course includes the Managing MSW Collection Systems digital course manual and immediate access to 12 video recordings of the course lessons. You will receive access to the digital course manual within three business days of registration. (The hard-copy coursebook is available at an additional charge and may take up to 10 business days to receive.)

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:

Upon completion of the course, SWANA awards participants 30 continuing education credits.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Registration for this virtual event is nonrefundable.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course is ideal for collection system owners, operators, managers, system planners, and employees responsible for collection system operations management.

NEXT STEPS:

Check out the Faculty and Debriefing Schedule, then Register using the links in the ribbon above.