Who We Are
The SWANA Northern Lights Chapter (NLC) includes Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
SWANA NLC’s vision is to be recognized as a quality educator, collaborator, facilitator, knowledge resource and advocate for all industries, government and institutions related to the solid waste industry.
For more information please download our ten-year strategic plan below.
Strategic Priorities
To meet its mission, vision and growth objectives, SWANA Northern Lights Chapter (NLC) is committed to the following:
Education Training
- Improve the chapter’s course variety and quality to better serve the current and future solid waste community.
- Expand course availability to Indigenous communities, northern communities, private operators, and industry.
Advocacy
- Reduce waste generation and improve waste diversion.
- Collaborate with post-secondary institutions to better serve all orders of government, industry and the solid waste community.
- Improve the participation of private operators and remote communities.
Outreach
- Improve and diversify communication with solid waste industry stakeholders including municipalities, industry and academia with an emphasis on reaching out to young people and members of remote communities.
- Improve communications by identifying any gaps that may exist in current communication tools.
Governance
- Assess and update policies such that the NLC maintains its financial stability, expands its representation, and diversifies itself to ensure long-term chapter sustainability.
- Review and update the NLC committee structure to ensure that it serves the needs of the 10-year Strategic Plan.
SWANA.org | North American Head Office
SWANA.org is the North American head office for the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), a non-profit educational organization serving individuals and communities responsible for municipal solid waste management systems. SWANA Northern Lights Chapter (SWANA NLC) is one of SWANA.org’s many regional chapters.
Founded in 1961, SWANA.org has become the largest member-based solid waste management association in the world.
SWANA NLC serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, while SWANA.org supports members and chapters across North America.
Technical Divisions
SWANA.org’s Technical Divisions are responsible for guiding and supporting the numerous technical activities of the organization. The divisions are charged with providing to the Association and its membership assistance, knowledge, support and guidance on all matters related to municipal solid waste (MSW) management.
Current Technical Divisions
SWANA.org Membership
SWANA.org serves more than 7,000 solid waste professionals across North America through:
- Industry-leading conferences
- Certifications
- Publications
- Technical training courses
You do not need to be a SWANA.org member to participate in the SWANA NLC community or attend our training.
Learn more about SWANA.org membership and its benefits at the link below.