News
Methane Mitigation at Landfills
A new funding opportunity offered by Environment and Climate Change Canada to support emerging and innovative technologies for optimizing methane mitigation at landfills.
More details on the program, including eligibility requirements, expected results and how to apply can be found at https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/emerging-approaches-landfill-methane-emissions-fund.html
SWANA 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 has issued a Guidance on Coronavirus document.
Download SWANA’s Guidance on Coronavirus document
Source: https://swana.org/initiatives/guidance-on-coronavirus-(covid-19)
Canadian Waste Exports to China
ECCC.China’s Prohibition ban.Dec14,2017.ENG
According to this notice, due to amendments made to the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (EIHWHRMR) in 2016, waste and recyclable materials intended for export are required to be redefined as hazardous if the country to which it is being sent defines it as such. According to the notice from ECCC:
Under Canadian law, such waste or material will also be considered hazardous under the EIHWHRMR and will require an export permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 if China is the intended destination for that shipment. However, given that China has already announced its intention to ban the import of these wastes, it is likely that Canada would not be able to obtain the required consent from China to authorize such an export. In such a situation, shipments that proceed without proper permits will be considered unlawful exports. This means that, the exporter will be required to make all necessary arrangements to return the shipment to Canada or to an alternative destination and could be prosecuted under the Canadian Environmental Protection Acts, 1999 for violation of the provisions of the Act and the EIHWHRMR.
Don’t put needles and bear spray in your recycling bin
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/dont-put-needles-and-bear-spray-in-your-recycling-bin-city-says
SWANA Waste Matters – Volume 9 – April 2016
Events
Compost Facility Operator Training Course
The Compost Council of Canada is offering the Compost Facility Operator Training Course.
One Week – FIVE 3.5-hour sessions including the optional operator’s exam
To be held during the week of March 17-21, 2025
Start Time: 11am Eastern Time
(12:30pm Newfoundland; 12pm (noon) Atlantic; 10am Central; 9am Mountain; 8am Pacific)
Course Fee = $695 + applicable taxes (CCC/SWANA Members)
$895 + applicable taxes (potential members)
Certification Exam = $150 + applicable taxes
Who Should Attend?:
- Compost Facility Operators & Managers
- Public Officials Involved with Solid Waste/Health Departments
- Those Involved in Agricultural Operations and/or Research
- Technology Service Providers & Equipment Vendors
- Consultants Working with Compost Facilities
- Government Regulators of Compost Facilities
About the Course’s Virtual Format:
The Council’s well-recognized compost facility operator’s course will be presented in ZOOM format in five 3.5-hour sessions each day (Monday to Friday) during the week of November 18th 2024. In addition to our principal trainer, Larry Conrad, the sessions will also feature additional experts in the organics recycling field to provide additional in-depth discussions and learning. Sessions will be recorded, allowing for registrants’ continued access throughout the training period.
Aquatera’s Water Earth Innovation Conference 2025
February 4-7, 2025 in Grande Prairie
Visit https://www.aquatera.ca/community/waterearthinnovation for further info and to register.
ARWMAS Cost of Landfilling Workshop
The Association of Regional Waste Management Authorities of Saskatchewan hosted a workshop on The Cost of Landfilling in Saskatchewan. The workshop was presented by the SWANA Northern Lights Chapter and sponsored by the Government of Saskatchewan.
This online workshop was held on August 19, 2020. Download the presentations via the links below: