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Landfill Management Technical Division
With more than 1,000 members, the SWANA Landfill Management Division remains one of the largest and most active technical divisions.
The SWANA Landfill Management Technical Division (LFMTD) is committed to:
- Increasing awareness of the essential role that landfills play in integrated solid waste management systems
- Fostering environmentally protective development for safe and efficient operations of landfills through education and advocacy
- Addressing landfill related critical issues through subcommittees
- Performing as the medium among various groups of professionals within the landfill management profession
- Promoting transfer of knowledge to solid waste young professionals
- Promoting practices that sustainably protect public health and safety in the disposal and long-term management of solid wastes
Landfill Management Technical Division Leadership
Advisory Board Delegate
Ph.D., P.E., BCEE
ISWA Representative
S.C.
Past Director
Tech Division Director
Vice Director
YP Tech Division Representative
M. Eng., EIT
Hot Topics
The Landfill Management Technical Division is focusing on these hot topics:
Landfill Management Technical Division Committees
Awards Committee
The Landfill Management Technical Division Awards committee evaluates nominations and presents SWANA Awards.
Landfill Rebranding Committee
The Landfill Rebranding Committee is a joint effort between the Landfill Management Technical Division and the Communication, Education, and Marketing Technical Division. The Committee focuses on how to communicate more effectively about the role of landfills within integrated solid waste management systems. Committee work includes development of programming for SOAR and WASTECON; tracking and reviewing landfill data; and finding, sharing, and curating case study information.
Leachate & Landfill Liquids Committee
Addresses leachate treatment costs, which represent one of the largest (if not the largest) cost category for many landfills. In addition, wastewater discharge regulations are tightening and, as a result, there’s a growing interest in and need for on-site treatment.
Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Tracks current and pending legislation at the federal and state levels, providing comments and writing letters to elected officials in support of the stance taken by SWANA on key issues.
Program Committee
Reviews speaking proposals submitted for SOAR® and other events. Members also can serve as moderators for technical sessions at events.
Training Committee
Provides training and education through courses and publications, assuring program quality. Courses have included:
- Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification Course
- Manager of Bioreactor Landfill Operations Certification Course
- Landfill Operational Issues
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