Manager of Landfill Operations Training Course

Las Vegas, NV

Wednesday, February 9 - Friday, February 11, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

SWANA is pleased to present the pilot presentation of the new Manager of Landfill Operations course — newly developed in 2021 — in Las Vegas, NV!

The new MOLO course was built to help you gain the information and skills needed to run a modern landfill like a pro! This course gives you the tools, information, and confidence to become a first-class landfill manager, leader, and problem-solver who knows where to find answers. Gain the technical and administrative skills to make thoughtful decisions that meet the needs of your community, regulators, and team. Learn what it takes to make convincing arguments that are grounded in knowing what it takes to achieve a well-run, properly-equipped operation.

Offered over three days, the new course features 13 modules based on the new MOLO Body of Knowledge, the compendium of the skills, abilities, and information MOLOs need to be effective in this critical industry role.

Module 1

Course Introduction and Overview

Module 2

Landfill Basics

Module 3

Landfill Siting, Development, and Design

Module 4

Short- and Long-Term Planning

Module 5

Landfill Operations

Module 6

Site Management and Control

Module 7

Leachate and Landfill Gas

Module 8

Groundwater Monitoring and Stormwater

Module 9

Closed Landfill Management and Maintenance

Module 10

Landfill Safety

Module 11

Communication and Training

Module 12

Prohibited and Hazardous Waste Materials Management

Module 13

Management and Leadership

MOLO Certification

Individuals seeking MOLO certification should note that taking the new MOLO 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 MOLO course should be considered as just one resource that can be used to help prepare for MOLO certification. Those who wish to sit for the MOLO Certification exam should self-assess and fill knowledge and skill gaps by reviewing the new MOLO Body of Knowledge found at swana.org/MOLO.

Format

The course will be presented as a live, in-person learning event led by a SWANA-certified faculty instructor.

Location & Hotel Reservations

Tuscany Suites & Casino
255 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169

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COVID-19 Information

Currently, Las Vegas mandates mask-wearing indoors at all times for vaccinated and unvaccinated persons. SWANA will uphold the mandate.  

As such, SWANA expects its instructors, students, and staff to comply with the local requirements, and will remind students of the mandate throughout the program. 

Materials

You will receive a copy of the comprehensive Manager of Landfill Operations student manual. This manual is a must-have job reference tool that includes the 13 modules listed above and supplemental images, graphs, and real-world examples for effective landfill management.

Continuing Education Credit

Upon completion of the course, SWANA awards participants 30 continuing education credits to apply toward a current SWANA certification.

Who Should Attend

Ideal for landfill owners, managers, supervisors, and operators; engineers; consultants; and those aspiring to these roles.

Faculty

Neal Bolton
President
Blue Ridge Services
Neal Bolton has more than 43 years of experience in the solid waste industry. In 1988, Mr. Bolton formed his own consulting company – Blue Ridge Services. His team provides operational consulting services for a wide range of private and municipal solid waste/recycling facilities, landfills, transfer stations, collections operations, material recovery facilities, and green waste facilities throughout North America and abroad. He is the author of The Handbook of Landfill Operations and created the industry’s most comprehensive safety training program for transfer stations, landfills, and collections. He and his team have pioneered the use of process improvement tools in the solid waste industry and have broken new ground with the use of drone technology for waste management mapping and planning. Neal has been a volunteer on SWANA’s training faculty for 25 years. His team recently completed the development of the new MOLO course.
Neal Bolton