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Zero Waste SWANA Training Course

  • 20 May 2019
  • 23 May 2019
  • Lanchester Landfill, 7224 Division Highway, Narvon, PA 17555

Registration

  • Registration fee for Keystone SWANA members is being subsidized by the Pennsylvania Chapter.
    $899 for course + $200 for exam
  • Registration fee for Keystone SWANA members is being subsidized by the Pennsylvania Chapter.
  • To receive certification, you must register for and take the exam.
    $999 for course + $200 for exam
  • To receive certification, you must register for and take the exam.

After your registration has been reviewed, you will receive confirmation of registration.

Contact Chanda Martino for any questions.

Chanda@keystoneswana.org
Registration is closed

The Zero Waste Principles and Practices course encompasses a broad overview of Zero Waste principles and practices in 10 modules covering public policy, programs, technology and measurement:

  • Introduction to Zero Waste, including a survey of different definitions and perspectives
  • What’s In Your Waste Stream?
  • Upstream, Midstream and Downstream: understanding Zero Waste strategies as they affect each stage of product lifestyles
  • Collections Options
  • Processing Technology Options
  • Managing Organics
  • Public Venues and Challenging Materials
  • Changing Behavior through Education and Outreach
  • Financing and Funding
  • Contracting and Partnerships

The course provides many opportunities for discussion among instructors and participants. It draws on current materials and examples from outside the published manual and engages students in several in-class exercises.

LOCATION

Chester County Solid Waste Authority

7224 Division Highway
Narvon, PA 17555

SCHEDULE

May 20, 21, 22:  8 AM - 5 PM

May 23 (exam):  8 AM - 11 AM

** Times are approximate

COST

$899 for Keystone SWANA Members - COURSE ONLY

$999 for Non-members - COURSE ONLY

$200 for Certification Exam

The Zero Waste Course can be taken for CEUs only, but it is necessary to take the exam to receive certification.

To join SWANA, click here.

Certification exam will be held on May 23. 

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MAY 2, 2019.


Registration fees for Keystone SWANA members are being subsidized by the Pennsylvania Chapter

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Solid Waste Association of North America

1800 Russell Road, Lebanon, PA 17046

866 GO SWANA (467-9262)

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