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Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems

Solid Waste Association of North America

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SWANA’s Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems is designed to improve the knowledge of individuals who manage municipal solid waste management systems, this course addresses the many and varied duties of the solid waste system manager. Concepts such as planning, developing, and managing solid waste systems are discussed.

Cost

Members: $250.00 Non-members: $400.00Show moreShow less

Format

Online

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This course gives waste management professionals an excellent grounding in the various issues involved in the management of solid waste systems including: - Planning, Regulatory Considerations, and Public Education - Facility Basics (landfills, transfer stations, waste-to-energy facilities) - Collection Systems - Recycling and Reuse program - Management of hard-to-handle wastes - Composting - Incorporating Emerging Concepts (product stewardship, zero waste, conversion technologies, greenhouse gas reduction, and renewable energy options) into existing systems - Funding Options, Budgeting and Contracting, and Procurement - Health and Safety - Personnel Management The course provides many opportunities for discussion and collaboration among participants, including instructor-led discussions and a comprehensive course exercise designed to reinforce the concepts presented. Who Should Attend: The target audience for the course includes current and future managers of government solid waste management systems and other industry professionals who may work in an advisory or consulting capacity with municipal waste managers.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Plan and manage integrated municipal solid waste systems to support effective operations
  • Apply regulatory considerations and public education strategies in solid waste management contexts
  • Understand and manage facility operations including landfills, transfer stations, and waste-to-energy facilities
  • Design and manage collection systems for municipal solid waste operations
  • Develop and manage recycling and reuse programs to support sustainability goals
  • Manage hard-to-handle wastes using appropriate handling and disposal strategies
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators47-2073.00
  • Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors53-7081.00
  • Recycling and Reclamation Workers53-7062.04
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Safety regulations and site hazard protocols — recognize and follow under direct supervisor guidance on active construction sites.
  • Potential hazards such as utility lines, overhead obstructions, and co-workers — identify and report before initiating any equipment movement on a job site.
  • Underground service locating procedures — assist in marking pipe and wire locations prior to excavation work under crew leader direction.
  • Basic machine controls including throttles, switches, and levers — operate under close supervision to move construction equipment short distances on a training or low-traffic site.
  • Hand and audio signals from crew members — recognize and respond to correctly while seated in cab during introductory equipment operation tasks.
  • Pre-operation inspection checklists — complete and document for assigned heavy equipment at the start of each shift under supervisor review.
  • Reference stakes and alignment guidelines — read and locate with assistance to position equipment at the correct starting point on a graded site.
  • Routine equipment maintenance tasks such as fluid checks and filter inspections — perform under technician guidance to support daily machine readiness.
  • Active listening skills in a noisy construction environment — apply to receive verbal instructions from crew members and relay information accurately.
  • Time accounting and daily work logs — enter shift hours and equipment usage data into provided software templates under dispatcher or supervisor direction.

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