Integrated Solid Waste Management
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF SWANA
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Catawba County Emergency Medical Services Building
100 Government Drive
Newton, NC 28658
November 16-18, 2026
Managing Integrated Solid Waste Systems is designed to improve the knowledge of individuals who manage municipal solid waste management systems.
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
Lunch is not provided!
Course Only Fee: Members: $900 Non-Members $1,160
Exams are online only through National SWANA and exam fee is in addition to Course Fee. Visit SWANA's Training & Certification page for online testing instructions.