Managing Composting Programs SWANA Training Course

MANAGING COMPOSTING PROGRAMS SWANA TRAINING COURSE

October 31 - November 2

Managing Composting Programs addresses concepts critical to successfully managing composting programs, including the rationale for composting, planning and site development, economics, and operations. Managing Composting Programs discusses best practices, emerging technologies, and management issues characteristic of municipal composting programs. The course consists of class lectures, discussions, and activities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Professionals who manage or would like to manage municipal composting programs; operators of municipal composting programs, consultants, or anyone with interest in the field of composting.

COURSE CONTENT

The text for the course is Managing Composting Programs. This comprehensive manual covers these topics including supplemental images, graphs, examples, and exercises.

• The Importance of Composting as a Component of Solid Waste Management
• Compost Uses, Markets & Compost Quality
• Composting Principles
• Composting Methods
• Facility Site Development and Equipment
• System Planning and Economics
• Operations and Troubleshooting
• Regulatory Management
• Organic Material Collection
• Additional Ways to Manage Organics

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.

Civil & Environmental Consultants

4350 Northern Pike

Suite 141

Monroeville, PA 15146

October 31, November 1, & 2:  8 AM - 5 PM

** Times are approximate

$1,099 for SWANA Members - COURSE ONLY

$1,499 for Non-members - COURSE ONLY

$999 per person for Groups of 4+ from the same organization

Email Chanda Martino at Chanda@keystoneswana.org to register multiple attendees. 

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