SWANA Board meeting and lunch in Sacramento, CA.
More information regarding this event will be separately emailed and this post will subsequently be updated!
Facility tour of the Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos during the morning, and a workshop on markets and contamination from 11-4pm.
More information regarding this event will be separately emailed and this post will subsequently be updated!
Please view the registration form below for more information. We hope to see you there!!
Waste Conversion Technology Conference (WCTC) attracts right at 150 to 200 professionals from around the globe that come to hear acclaimed industry representatives talk about converting waste materials into alternative fuel and energy.
WCTC is proud to be the oldest and one of the largest waste conversion conferences focusing on converting waste to fuels. Drawing renowned and seasoned waste professionals and scientists, utility representatives, attorneys, banking and finance representative, solid waste directors, waste management professionals, and entrepreneurs who believe in this new frontier of converting waste for our energy and fuel purposes.
You are not going to want to miss WCTC 2019!
Here are a few reasons why:
Learn to Create Energy from Waste
Learn about Thermal and Non-thermal Waste Conversion Technologies
Learn the Latest with Regard to Power Purchase Agreements, Feedstock and Off-take Agreements
Increase Alternative Fuel and Energy Markets
Learn about the Equipment Needed for Various Waste Conversation Technologies
Increase Your Organization’s Exposure
Excellent Networking Opportunities With Industry Leaders
Outstanding Educational Sessions
Save Time and Money by Learning from and Networking with Participants
Invest in Your Own Education/Business Knowledge…It’s Your Money…Take Advantage of it!
Please click here for additional details and to register!
SWANA Board meeting, lunch and tour of the Zanker Recycling C&D Facility and new MRF/Robots in San Jose.
This post will be updated with additional information as we approach the event.
More information and details will be made available as we approach the meeting date.
CalRecycle will conduct an informal rulemaking workshop to present draft regulatory concepts and solicit stakeholder feedback on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in the Byron Sher Auditorium, located at CalEPA Headquarters in Sacramento.
Comments or questions may be directed to: PharmSharps@CalRecycle.ca.gov
Please join NCRA and SFO for an overview of the Airport’s Zero Waste plan and tour of its related infrastructure. Learn about SFO’s new policies and programs initiated to make this Bay Area Airport the first in the world to achieve Zero Waste by 2021, and tour one of our Material Recovery Areas (MRAs) to see SFO’s Zero Waste operations in action. Please meet at the Terminal 2 Partnering Room (pre-security, behind the Starbucks, map below) by 3pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
Additional information can be found on here.
Come join the SWANA Gold Rush Chapter for its Board of Director meeting, networking lunch, and tour of the Material Recovery Facility. Please be sure to register by January 14.
DATE: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
LOCATION: Monterey Regional Waste Management District
14201 Del Monte Blvd
Marina, CA 93933
TIME:
10:00am – 12:00pm SWANA Board of Directors Meeting.
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm Tour of MRWMD MRF and Facility
COST: Free for board members, $20 for members, $25 for non-members
RSVP: By January 14 through Brown Paper Tickets:
As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. This meeting will include (1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, (2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and (3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general.
Meeting Details
To attend the meeting in person, see “Event Information.”
Send comments/questions during the meeting to publicmeetings@calrecycle.ca.gov.
Join NCRA in taking a micro and macro look at food recovery. Volunteers at the Hope Cafe Dinner Service event will be serving food (mostly recovered) to people in need, in addition to hearing about Cityteam Oakland and their efforts to utilize food donations and develop infrastructure for recovery.
Hope Cafe Dinner Service
Sat, December 22 5 PM - 8 PM (3 hours)
29 slots remaining - Register here
722 Washington St. Oakland Ca., 94607
At Cityteam we want to honor all people with dignity and respect. What better way to do that then with a meal shared with our community? At Hope Café we offer a restaurant style gourmet meal with the help of volunteers who are able to serve with a caring smile. To make this happen we need people to serve as waiters and waitresses, dishwashers, hosts and hostess, and food runners.
Requirements:
If you are bringing a friend or a group, each participant must sign up individually.
If you are planning on bringing children or other family members, please register each person individually.
Questions? Email Teddy at: Tfeldmann@cityteam.org
Please dress comfortably and modestly: no tight fitting or revealing clothing, long pants and close toed shoes required for those serving in the kitchen.
Parking is available on the streets around Cityteam. We do not have a parking lot. Please leave your valuables at home or out of sight.
Children welcome, ages six and over are able to assist in the dining room with parent/adult supervision. Individuals must be sixteen or older to serve in the kitchen.
As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. This meeting will include (1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, (2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and (3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general.
Please click here to view more information about this meeting directly from CalRecycle’s website.
Some additional details about the update call coming up on December 11th 10:30-12:00 PT
AUDIO: 1-888-538-9963 Passcode: 6805192
WEBEX: https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?MTID=ma7c406c1fb53801b9d9e465d1822dc8b
Meeting number: 812 848 334 Host key: 405662 Meeting password: OceanLitter2018!
Agenda:
Strategy Background / Overview
Strategy Implementation Progress Update
2018 Legislative accomplishments
Updates from NOAA and OPC
Ocean Litter Strategy Next steps
Q&A, Announcements as time allows
As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. This meeting will include (1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, (2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and (3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general.
More information about the event can be found on here.
In anticipation of the Pilot Reuse Grant Program, CalRecycle is conducting a workshop with targeted stakeholders to solicit input on a new Pilot Reuse Grant Program proposed for fiscal year 2019–20. Topics to be addressed will include potential project types, eligible entities, potential reuse activities, verification of reuse, and development of greenhouse gas emissions reduction quantification methodologies. The Pilot Reuse Grant Program solicitation is planned for Summer 2019 (contingent upon California Climate Investments funding allocated to CalRecycle in the fiscal year 2019–20 proposed budget).
Questions regarding this workshop can be directed to: GHGReductions@CalRecycle.ca.gov
Please click here for more information.
Workshop Details:
-Agenda – will be posted closer to the workshop date
-To attend the meeting in person, see ‘Event Information’.
-Comments and questions may be emailed before, during, and after this workshop.
Send comments/questions to: GHGReductions@CalRecycle.ca.gov
The Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) is hosting the ‘Introduction to Recycling’ course in San Francisco this November! This three-day, 16 hour course will provide a quintessential exploration of the history of the recycling and Zero Waste movement for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Additionally, the course offers a critical overview of current concepts, practices and terminology in the field.
Three-day course (November 12-14)
Course conducted at Recology in San Francisco
$50 per person
Student scholarships available!
Please see the event flyer below for more details!
Local recycling programs are facing shifting international markets for recyclable commodities. In this workshop, jurisdictions and other recycling stakeholders will share how they are adapting. We will then discuss AB 939 compliance, including a review of the current Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan Enforcement Policy, and a discussion of potential changes related to AB 3178. Also, we will discuss how CalRecycle can support jurisdiction’s education efforts to reduce contamination.
Please click here for more information.
Workshop Details:
-Agenda – will be posted closer to the workshop date.
-To attend the meeting in person, see “Event Information”.
-Send comments/questions during the meeting to: Evan.Johnson@calrecycle.ca.gov.
These workshops will be of interest to those working to promote behavioral changes that protect the environment or foster public health and safety. Descriptions of both workshops are provided below.
Introductory Workshop (October 29-30): The two-day introductory workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to community-based social marketing and how it is being applied throughout the world to foster behavior change. Those who attend the workshop will learn the five steps of community-based social marketing (selecting behaviors, identifying barriers, developing strategies, conducting pilots, and broad scale implementation) and be exposed to numerous case studies illustrating its use. Participants will receive a copy of the third edition of "An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing." The introductory workshop is a mandatory prerequisite for the advanced workshop.
Advanced Workshop (Oct. 31 - Nov. 1): The two-day advanced workshop provides an in-depth exploration of how community-based social marketing can be used to foster behavioral changes and provides attendees the opportunity to apply this approach to their own programs. Building on the introductory workshop, participants will be exposed to advanced topics regarding fostering behavioral changes, with a particular focus on the formation of habits that protect the environment or foster public health and safety; accurately determining the barriers to a behavioral change; and program evaluation and determining return on investment. The workshop also addresses the effective use of social media, apps and websites. Participants will also be coached in making community-based social marketing presentations to their agency or community and will receive PowerPoint and Keynote presentations for this purpose. This workshop is restricted to individuals who have previously attended Dr. McKenzie-Mohr's introductory workshop. If you have not yet attended an introductory workshop, reduced rates are available for attending both sessions.
For over three decades Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr has been working to incorporate scientific knowledge on behavior change into the design and delivery of community programs. He is the founder of community-based social marketing and the author of three books on the topic. One of these books has been recommended by Time Magazine and become requisite reading for those who deliver programs to protect the environment, promote public health and prevent injuries. His work has been featured in the New York Times and he is the recipient of the American Psychological Association’s inaugural award for innovation in environmental psychology and the World Social Marketing conference’s inaugural award for contributions to the field of social marketing. He has delivered workshops internationally for over 70,000 program managers
For full details, please download the brochure here.
Click here to register.
Questions regarding the workshops should be directed to suemm@cbsm.com
The Resource Recycling Conference, in partnership with the National Recycling Coalition and in alliance with Waste360, the Missouri Recycling Association, is the must-attend conference for the recycling industry’s most influential policy leaders, CEOs and government officials. The conference, now entering its nineth year, is your opportunity to network with clients, prospective partners, vendors and top materials management decision-makers all in one location, saving you precious time and travel expenses. The conference's lineup of education sessions will offer attendees the latest on materials processing trends, tactics to boost diversion rates, legislative talking points, market analysis and much more.
The Resource Recycling Conference shines a light on the topics most relevant to recycling and composting professionals. Experts from across the field will share fresh research findings and delve into key company developments and informed prognoses of the future. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the issues set to be explored in St Louis:
• Everything You Need to Know About Dirty MRFs
• Updates from the Closed Loop Fund and The Recycling Partnership
• The Past, Present and Future of Critical Commodities Markets
• The Intersection of Recycling and Sustainability
• Proven Strategies for Connecting With Your Community
Early Registration - $575 per person
Walk-up Registration - $595 per person
Sponsor and Exhibitor Representative Additional Registration - $495
Please click here to register!
As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. This meeting will include 1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, 2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and 3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general.
Meeting Details:
o Agenda – [will be posted closer to the meeting date] or [see "Documents" section.]
o To attend the meeting in person, see “Event Information”.
o To participate via webcast, go to: broadcast.
o Send comments/questions during the meeting to: publicmeetings@calrecycle.ca.gov.
NOTE: Please indicate in the subject line which section of the agenda you are addressing (i.e. Subject: Section B, Item # 2). Staff will compile questions/comments, and deliver to the appropriate panel member for a response. In addition, comments/questions may be emailed before and after the meeting to the same email address indicated above.
We are pleased to announce the second Zero Food Waste Forum to be held October 16, 2018 in Berkeley, California, hosted by the Northern California Recycling Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America Gold Rush Chapter.
Check out the Program and apply to attend today!
Attendance is limited and priority will be given to local jurisdiction staff.
The purpose of the Forum is to help local jurisdictions understand the direction and intentions of Senate Bill 1383 (2016), which requires that no less than 20 percent of edible food currently disposed of in California is recovered for human consumption by 2025, and where we need to go.
The Forum will profile successful policies and programs in food waste prevention and reduction and edible food re-purposing and recovery, highlight regional and statewide examples and provide a forum for innovative approaches to reduce wasted food and feed hungry people. There will be time for break out sessions in which to delve more deeply into these subjects with presenters and colleagues.
BAY AREA DECONSTRUCTION WORKGROUP invites you to our policy meeting!
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PDT(Optional no-host lunch to follow)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
75 Hawthorne St. San Francisco, CA 94105
At this Deconstruction Policy Meeting speakers will give brief updates. We will also have open discussion and sharing on developing solid deconstruction policies locally and regionally, as well as at the state level.
Please click here for additional information!
The SWANA Gold Rush Chapter will be hosting the annual awards banquet and installation of officers and Board of Directors on Friday, September 28 at the Rio City Café in Sacramento.
DATE: September 28, 2018
LOCATION: Rio City Café, 1110 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 http://www.riocitycafe.com/
TIME: 6:15-9:30pm (6:15-7:00pm cocktails, 7-8:30pm dinner, 8:30-8:30pm raffle and board recognition)
COST: $65 per person (includes two drink tickets and a 3-course meal)
RSVP TICKETS: By September 24 through Brown Paper: https://swana2018banquet.brownpapertickets.com
Click below for addition details, including local hotel information. And a special thank you to our sponsors!
You are cordially invited to the SWANA Gold Rush Chapter Annual BBQ and Board Election on Friday, September 14th in Corralitos. At the meeting (or by designating a proxy, as detailed on the slate document), chapter members are asked to vote on the proposed slate of 2018-2019 officers and directors (click here for nominees). As an appreciation to the membership, attendance is free to all members and guests. We look forward to seeing you in beautiful downtown Corralitos.
Friday, September 14th, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting – All are welcome!
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Annual BBQ and Chapter Members Meeting Election of 2018-2019 Officers and Directors
R.S.V.P by September 11th!
Brown Paper Tickets
As part of CalRecycle’s commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. This meeting will include 1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, 2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and 3) an opportunity for public comment on activities in general.
Meeting Details:
o Agenda – [will be posted closer to the meeting date] or [see "Documents" section.]
o To attend the meeting in person, see “Event Information”.
o To participate via webcast, go to: broadcast.
o Send comments/questions during the meeting to: publicmeetings@calrecycle.ca.gov.
NOTE: Please indicate in the subject line which section of the agenda you are addressing (i.e. Subject: Section B, Item # 2). Staff will compile questions/comments, and deliver to the appropriate panel member for a response. In addition, comments/questions may be emailed before and after the meeting to the same email address indicated above.
Contact(s):
Kristina.Chambers@calrecycle.ca.gov or (916) 341-6103
Join us in Music City for a week of learning, networking, and fun at WASTECON® 2018 in Nashville, TN from August 20–23. This dynamic conference will feature “Sound Ideas” in waste management, speaking to the most pressing issues in our industry today.
Conference topics range from food waste, to waste technology and the Internet of Things, to the changing recycling landscape due to the Chinese waste import restrictions. Attendees can expect to meet thousands of industry colleagues all working towards shaping the future of the solid waste industry for the better.
Californians Against Waste (CAW)'s annual birthday bash is our chance to recognize achievements in recycling and waste prevention over the past year. It takes real passion and leadership to foster the recycling revolution occurring right here in California.
Save the date! This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with California's recycling leadership from the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
More event information here.
Each year, the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) organizes one of the most comprehensive and informative conferences dedicated to recycling and sustainable materials management in California and beyond. CRRA is well known for its training and educational offerings since the early 1970s. The Annual Conference and Tradeshow attracts over 600 individuals annually and showcases an estimated 30 sessions each year with over 100 industry experts as presenters. This year’s event will be held at the Oakland Marriott City Center, July 26-29, 2018. Details are forthcoming, please be sure to join our mailing list for Conference updates. Share your story, your experiences and your successes. Keep California moving into the future we want!
The theme for this year is Sea Change – Weathering the Storm in the Recycling Industry. From National Sword to organics diversion to food rescue, we are headed into uncharted waters, join us for compelling and innovative workshops, panels and conference sessions from our community of industry professionals!
Please visit CRRA's website for more information on this conference.
Our July 2018 SWANA Gold Rush Chapter meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 25th, starting at 9:30 am at the Cattlemens Restaurant at 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore, CA 94551. Due to the need of several folks to leave early in order to make other commitments, the board meeting will start at 9:30 AM, lunch will be served at 11:45, and our presentation will begin at 12:30. Our guest speaker will be Wil Selby. Wil will be discussing some new innovations in collection vehicle safety systems.
FleetGuide is the first LIDAR-based aftermarket safety system which provides autonomous vehicle grade algorithms to waste management vehicles. Unlike traditional camera-based safety systems, the LIDAR-based solution is able to understand the exact location of the vehicle and the obstacles around the vehicle by generating high definition, 360˚ 3-D images. The product improves the driver's situational awareness and provides managers an aggregate view of their fleet's performance to support daily operations, training, and incident liability claims. An example of one of the features, a 360˚ backup cam, is available for viewing here. The product is currently deployed on fleets in the San Francisco Bay area with plans to launch pilots in additional cities across the U.S. this year. For more information, visit www.fleetguide.io.
A buffet lunch will include grilled tri-tip, teriyaki chicken, rice, seasonal vegetables, salad, ranch-style beans bread, coffee, tea, or soda and dessert. Please RSVP by going to https://swanajuly2018meeting.brownpapertickets.com no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, July 23rd. The cost is free for Board Directors, $20 for Gold Rush chapter members, and $30 for non-members.
We hope to see you there.
The Central California Sierra Chapter will be hosting a SWANA Road-EO on Saturday July 21, 2018 on the Campus of Allan Hancock College, in Santa Maria California. This event will be open to all Front Load and Side Load drivers. We encourage all qualifying SWANA members and their employees to partici- pate in this wonderful event.
This is a great opportunity to interact with other drivers from around the state, speak with vendors/ sponsors of the event and test your skills against some of the top drivers in your field. What better reason to get a way to California’s beautiful, central coast this summer?
Bring your family to see you at your best and spend your off time touring Santa Maria and the nearby coast line.
All participants will receive a T-shirt/ Hat and lunch will be provided.
Guests can purchase lunch for $5.00.
Room reservations can be made at one of three hotels holding rooms up until 30 days prior to the event. Mention the “SWANA ROAD-EO” to receive a discount.
Radisson Hotel (805) 928-8000
Candlewood Suites (805) 928-4155
Fairfield Suites (805) 925-8500
Event Chair: Kyle Loreto
(559) 277-4027 O
(559) 231-3997 C
kloreto@republicservices.com
Find event Registration and Release forms on our website or click on the Registration form here and the Release form here.
Please submit your completed registration & release forms to Kyle Loreto @ kloreto@republicservices.com
As part of CalRecycle's commitment to maintain transparency in decision making and program development, the Resources Recycling and Recovery Department will conduct public meetings on a monthly basis. The meeting will include 1) a review of pending decisions to be made within the following 30-60 days, 2) an update on ongoing projects and other work activities currently underway and 3) an opportunity for public comments on activities in general.
To see the meeting Agenda -- which will be posted shortly before the meeting date -- and other information, please visit the CalRecycle website.
A lot of plastic packaging is a problem in our discard stream. Markets have tightened as a result of China's National Sword policy and we are short of domestic markets for some plastic resins.
The Global Recycling Council of CRRA and the Gold Rush Chapter of SWANA are co-sponsoring a day-long workshop on packaging hosted by the City of Fremont. The focus of the day will be on plastic packaging (but we may address other problem packages as well), and how local governments, collectors, processors and brokers are addressing these challenges.
Register today!
CRRA and SWANA Members: $40
Non-Members: $50
Tickets: https://grcworkshopjune2018.brownpapertickets.com/
Ambient air quality standards. Risk reduction audits. Community air monitoring systems. Non-attainment area plans. Disadvantaged communities. How do these all fit together in an air quality planning process?
Please join us for a head-shaking discussion led by Gary Rubenstein of Foulweather Consulting where few of your questions will be answered, and you'll probably leave more confused than when you arrive.
Agenda:
Cost: Free. *Pizza and drinks will be served.
Reservations:
To attend, please email Gary Rubenstein at gary@foulweatherconsulting.com. Directions and parking information will be sent prior to the meeting to those who sign up.
Cancellation Policy:
If you are not able to attend, please cancel as soon as possible in order to assist us in planning for food and beverages at the meeting.
Who Should Attend:
This event is organized by the Mother Lode Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association. This event may be attended by students and their professors, and interested members and their colleagues. We welcome representatives of regulatory agencies, academia, industry, community and environmental groups, and the consulting community.
Questions:
If you have questions about this event, contact Gary Rubenstein by phone at (916) 802-1375, or by email at gary@foulweatherconsulting.com. For more information about the Mother Lode Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association, visit our website at http://www.awma-mlc.org.
The 47th Annual SWANA Western Regional Solid Waste Symposium and Exposition will be held in Palm Springs, an area known for fantastic golf courses, excellent restaurants, spectacular views, and great weather. Make your reservations early to ensure you have a room onsite. The Palm Springs Hilton Resort has made available a block of rooms and suites at a special rate for SWANA attendees. These rates are guaranteed through March 1, 2018. Contact the Palm Springs Hilton Resort at (760) 320-6868 and be sure to mention SWANA to receive the single/double rate of $150.00 per day.
SWANApalooza is the brand name for four SWANA events combined into one location to provide a significant learning experience, saving you time and travel to multiple events. SWANApalooza features the Annual Landfill Gas and Biogas Symposium, the Annual Landfill Symposium, and the Road to Zero Waste Conference, along with the Spring Training & Exam Center. Formerly a separate event, the U.S. EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) is now a partner in the Landfill Gas and Biogas Symposium. Professional tours to view local operations are always part of the educational offerings. For social experiences, we have a Fun Run, networking receptions, and more, depending on the location.
The solid waste industry is changing, with hot topics including safety, technology advances, and food scrap disposal at the top of the conversation list.
REACH NEW HEIGHTS in the solid waste industry by being an integral part of SWANApalooza!
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