Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems Training Course
New Orleans, LA
Wednesday, November 17 - Friday, November 19, 2021
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems training course covers the many and varied duties of the solid waste system manager, exploring concepts related to the effective planning, development, and management of solid waste systems.
This course gives industry professionals an excellent grounding in the various issues involved in the management of solid waste systems.
Objectives
Managing ISWM Systems gives industry professionals an excellent grounding in the various issues involved in the management of solid waste systems, including:
- Planning, Regulatory Considerations, and Public Education
- Facility Basics (landfills, transfer stations, waste-to-energy facilities)
- Collection Systems
- Recycling and Reuse Programs
- Management of Hard-to-Handle Wastes
- Composting
- Incorporating Emerging Concepts into Existing Systems (product stewardship, zero waste, conversion technologies, greenhouse gas reduction, and renewable energy options)
- Funding Options, Budgeting, Contracting, and Procurement
- Health and Safety
- Personnel Management
Certification
Individuals seeking to sit for the Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems certification exam, should note that taking this course does NOT guarantee success on the exam. 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, skills, and abilities needed to pass a certification exam. Knowledge is gained over time from years of experience in the field; online courses, webinars, and podcasts; in-person seminars and events; hands-on workshops; on-the-job training; local, regional, and national conferences; mentoring programs; trade publications; and more. Thus, the Collections course should be considered as just one resource that can be used to help prepare for certification. For more information on certification, contact certification@swana.org.
Format
The course will be presented as a live, in-person learning event led by a SWANA-certified faculty instructor.
Location & Hotel Reservations
Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans
315 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Hilton Hotel: Guidelines
Local government rules for this hotel require proof of vaccination to access certain on-site amenities, including dining and fitness facilities. Please check the evolving health and safety requirements in effect where the hotel is located for specific rules and exceptions before traveling. The Hilton is committed to providing you a safe and relaxing hotel stay. For information about Hilton's initiatives related to COVID, please visit covid.hilton.com.
Hilton Hotel: What To Expect During Your Visit
The Hilton is committed to providing a safe, enjoyable experience from check-in to check-out. Learn more at Hilton.com/CleanStay. Face coverings may be required. Please contact the hotel for more information.
- Available: Fitness Center, Pool
- Available, but with modified service: Concierge, Breakfast, Valet Parking
- Temporarily not available: Business Center, Complimentary Evening Social, On-site Restaurant(s), Room Service
City of New Orleans, LA: Guidance Regarding Mask Wearing and Vaccinations
Please review the guidance provided by the City of New Orleans here.
SWANA: COVID-19 Information
SWANA strongly encourages mask wearing in all indoor settings at this time. If the city or venue in which we hold an event requires mask-wearing for anyone – vaccinated or unvaccinated – in an indoor space, SWANA’s event will also comply with that requirement. SWANA will expect its instructors, students and staff to comply with the requirements then in place.
Materials
The course includes the Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems course manual.
Continuing Education Credit
Upon completion of the course, SWANA awards participants 30 continuing education credits.
Who Should Attend
Ideal for current and future managers of government solid waste management systems and other industry professionals who work in an advisory or consulting capacity to municipal waste managers