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GUIDANCE ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Many workplaces and communities are preparing for potential impacts related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Though information about the virus is still evolving, SWANA International has issued a Guidance on Coronavirus document and has other relevant information available.
SWANA's Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
POSTPONED - check back for the new date Metals Recovery from MSW Ash Mini-Technical Seminar Tuesday, April 16, 2020 @ 10:00amFrey Farm Landfill Conestoga, PA In April 2016, LCSWMA entered into a long-term contract with Inashco North America, Inc. to site a metals recovery facility (MRF) next to the Frey Farm Landfill. While LCSWMA’s WTE facilities currently use in-line metal recovery systems, only larger metals are removed. Inashco offers an advanced metals recovery system to remove pebble-sized metals present in the ash. This includes both ferrous (iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, brass, zinc, gold, silver, etc.) metals. For more information and to register
Hosted by Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority | Upcoming events
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA) is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Office Manager. This is a salaried position that is an integral part of the CCRRA management team. CCRRA is looking for a proven leader and team player with a multitude of skills that can sustain a smooth and efficient work environment. CCRRA offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. The CCRRA is an equal opportunity employer. For a copy of the job description, click here. For a copy of the employment application and benefits package, click here.
| Surrounding Chapter EventsSWANA NJ MOLO Course March 30, 31, April 1, exam April 2 Egg Harbor Township, NJ Registrants of the full Certification Training will get to attend the SWANA NJ Spring Conference for free. SWANA NJ Spring Conference SWANA Mid-Atlantic Chapter SWANA Certification Course: Managing Recycling Systems |
Fall Newsletter
Click below for the winter edition of 2019 Election Results Public Sector Directors for 2019-2021
Private Sector Directors for 2019-2021
Left to Right: Jim Lambert, Chuck Raudenbush, Denise Wessels, Mike Engel
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Employment Opportunities
NEW - Recycling Coordinator - Chester County Solid Waste Authority
2019 Mid-Atlantic Regional Road-E-O
June 6 & 7, 2019
Hosted by Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority in Blossburg, PA
Click here to see the results from the Road-E-O.
Foamed Glass Aggregates | AeroAggregates Mini-Tech & Facility Tour Thursday, March 21, 2019 @ 10 am 
Topics included the development, manufacturing, applications, physical properties and case studies for foamed glass aggregates. Seneca Landfill Garbage to Gas Mini-Tech & Facility Tour Wednesday, April 24, 2019 @ 10 am 
Tour the first company in PA to capture the landfill gas they generate, refine it into natural gas, and then compress it into CNG fuel. Photos coming soon... |
Upcoming Mini-TechGeotechnics Lab Tour Mini-Tech November 2 @ 11:30 am
Presentations by Randy O'Rourke & JP Kline
Lab Tour by Randy O'Rourke
Lab Tour by JP Kline |
AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2018 REGIONAL ROAD-E-0 ARE...
The 1st and 2nd place Regional Road-E-O winners from across the US competed at the 2018 International Road-E-O. This year's International Road-E-O was hosted by the Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter at the Denver International Airport. Photo credits: A. Kays of Mid-Atlantic Chapter Congratulations to all the winners! We're especially proud of our PA contestants! PA contestants are in blue. ARTICULATED DUMP
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CHAMPION LANDFILL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Chase Weise of Clinton County Solid Waste Visit the Road-E-O page to see a complete list of results, more pictures, and clips of some of the events that day.  |
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The 2018 Mid-Atlantic Regional Road-E-O was hosted again by the Maryland Environmental Service. The event took place on June 21 and 22 at the Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility. Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it a great day for everyone and congratulations to all those who participated! Landfill Leachate Mini-TechThe Grand Central Landfill welcomed over a dozen guests to the Keystone SWANA Landfill Leachate Mini-Tech training on May 18, 2017. The training was held at the landfill’s wastewater treatment plant. Waste Management’s Director of Environmental Protection, Rohan Menon and Grand Central Landfill’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, Chad Beer presented the current and future challenges of landfill liquid management as well as treatment plant best practices and environmental regulations. - Excerpt from newsletter article by Adrienne Fors, Community Relations for Grand Central Landfill |
Solar Power Mini-Tech
The Solar Power on Landfills Mini-tech, April 26, 2017 at the Closed York County Landfill, was presented by Rich Hazenstab, York County Solid Waste Authority and Richard Mazza, Solar Renewable Energy, LLC.
YCSWA along with York County Solar Partners, LLC developed a 240,000 watt (DC) solar panel energy system consisting of 806 panels constructed on two acres of land at the closed York County Sanitary Landfill. |
Upcoming Events
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02 Apr 2020 10:00 AM • Conference call
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16 Apr 2020 10:00 AM • Frey Farm Landfill, 3049 River Road, Conestoga, PA 17516
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07 May 2020 10:00 AM • Conference call