Greetings Readers,
Can you believe it? It's already the last week of July! Time is flying by this summer as we gear up for WASTECON 2010.
For today’s post, we spoke with Michael Cook, Civil Engineer for R.W. Beck. His session on “Space Heating with LFG: Small Project, Big Savings” will discuss the technology selections, procedures and equipment of applicable space heating projects and will take place on Tuesday, August 17 at 9:00 a.m.
Michael, what can attendees expect to take away from your session/course?
Attendees will take away knowledge on developing landfill gas (LFG) reuse projects that utilize LFG for on-site operations at smaller landfills typically unable to support a LFG to energy projects as well as LFG collection and control systems at smaller landfills that would otherwise be unable to support a collection and control system.
Why is this session/training important to solid waste professionals?
With greenhouse gas rules and regulations, smaller landfills that are near or meet the minimum values requiring greenhouse gas controls need to look at ways to efficiently install a LFG control system and reuse it on site in an effort to reduce other costs.
How do you think WASTECON attendees will benefit from the collocation with the American Public Works Association?
Since sustainability is on everyone's mind these days, I think it is very important to involve all aspects of public works and to work together to progress the goals and objectives of sustainability as a collective effort on all fronts.
What are you most looking forward to at this year’s WASTECON?
I’m looking forward to meeting other professionals in the industry and several of the other technical sessions.
WASTECON is less than 2 weeks away! We’ve extended the $200 registration discount but only until this upcoming Monday, August 2nd. Don’t delay any longer; register now.
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Landfill Reuse
Happy July 1st Everyone,
We are now only 46 days away from WASTECON!! As the event gets closer, we will continue to bring you the latest updates and exclusive interviews with our speakers and faculty members. Today's post features an interview with W. Michael Brinchek, Project Engineer at CDM.
Michael will be presenting a session on Tuesday, August 17th from 9:00 am - 10 am on Landfill Reuse.
Michael, what can attendees expect to take away from your session?
My session will discuss the possibilities for long term development of a solid waste facility beyond disposal or treatment. Although the presentation will focus on the transformation of a landfill into a park, there are opportunities for redevelopment, and as land becomes more valuable and sustainability becomes more mainstream, the need to create a long-term asset will continue to grow.
Why is this session important to solid waste professionals?
It challenges the solid waste professional to look beyond the disposal or treatment unit and create a long term development master plan that will be a long-lasting resource for the community.
How do you think WASTECON attendees will benefit from the collocation with the American Public Works Association?
APWA brings together top level Directors, Department Heads and Executives to share innovative ideas and explore new ideas for sustainability in public works. I believe this presentation exemplifies this idea by taking a closed landfill facility and creating a park for public use in the heart of one of our regions fastest growing communities.
What are you most looking forward to at this year’s WASTECON?
By collocating these two events, the different perspectives from both organizations can be shared and hopefully the transfer of knowledge between these two groups can be a benefit everyone.
This is just one of over 70 sessions at this year's event. Register now for access to the collocated show floor, an opening reception featuring a live and local blues band, 200+ dynamic speakers and a great opportunity to network with other solid waste professionals.
We are now only 46 days away from WASTECON!! As the event gets closer, we will continue to bring you the latest updates and exclusive interviews with our speakers and faculty members. Today's post features an interview with W. Michael Brinchek, Project Engineer at CDM.
Michael will be presenting a session on Tuesday, August 17th from 9:00 am - 10 am on Landfill Reuse.
Michael, what can attendees expect to take away from your session?
My session will discuss the possibilities for long term development of a solid waste facility beyond disposal or treatment. Although the presentation will focus on the transformation of a landfill into a park, there are opportunities for redevelopment, and as land becomes more valuable and sustainability becomes more mainstream, the need to create a long-term asset will continue to grow.
Why is this session important to solid waste professionals?
It challenges the solid waste professional to look beyond the disposal or treatment unit and create a long term development master plan that will be a long-lasting resource for the community.
How do you think WASTECON attendees will benefit from the collocation with the American Public Works Association?
APWA brings together top level Directors, Department Heads and Executives to share innovative ideas and explore new ideas for sustainability in public works. I believe this presentation exemplifies this idea by taking a closed landfill facility and creating a park for public use in the heart of one of our regions fastest growing communities.
What are you most looking forward to at this year’s WASTECON?
By collocating these two events, the different perspectives from both organizations can be shared and hopefully the transfer of knowledge between these two groups can be a benefit everyone.
This is just one of over 70 sessions at this year's event. Register now for access to the collocated show floor, an opening reception featuring a live and local blues band, 200+ dynamic speakers and a great opportunity to network with other solid waste professionals.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
3 Days to a Better Landfill with SWANA's MOLO Training
Greetings fellow Solid Waste Professionals!
Things are crazy here at the Silver Spring office as we gear up for WASTECON 2010. Luckily, we were still able to catch up with Christopher Campman, one of our speakers and faculty members for this year's WASTECON. Chris will be teaching the Management of Landfill Operations (MOLO) course from Sunday, Aug. 15 - Tuesday, Aug. 17th, as well as, presenting a session on "Making Your Solid Waste Operation Sustainable."
Chris, what can attendees expect to take away from the MOLO course?
I believe the MOLO training course provides a great opportunity for landfill personnel to interact with their peers and learn from others' experience both good and bad. Interaction with the class and discussion of various experiences is in many cases the best training one can get. If a MOLO student learns one thing, it is that making a decision based on experience and training should move the facility forward in a timely matter.
WASTECON offers the opportunity for MOLO students to learn, then visit first hand with vendors that provide the services and equipment that managers utilize everyday in the operations.
What are you most looking forward to at this year's WASTECON?
I look forward to WASTECON as an opportunity and a learning experience. I get to visit old friends in the business and establish new relationships with vendors and attendees and learn about new products and experiences for others.
Join us (and Chris!) in Boston for what's sure to be a great event. Register now.
Things are crazy here at the Silver Spring office as we gear up for WASTECON 2010. Luckily, we were still able to catch up with Christopher Campman, one of our speakers and faculty members for this year's WASTECON. Chris will be teaching the Management of Landfill Operations (MOLO) course from Sunday, Aug. 15 - Tuesday, Aug. 17th, as well as, presenting a session on "Making Your Solid Waste Operation Sustainable."
Chris, what can attendees expect to take away from the MOLO course?
I believe the MOLO training course provides a great opportunity for landfill personnel to interact with their peers and learn from others' experience both good and bad. Interaction with the class and discussion of various experiences is in many cases the best training one can get. If a MOLO student learns one thing, it is that making a decision based on experience and training should move the facility forward in a timely matter.
WASTECON offers the opportunity for MOLO students to learn, then visit first hand with vendors that provide the services and equipment that managers utilize everyday in the operations.
What are you most looking forward to at this year's WASTECON?
I look forward to WASTECON as an opportunity and a learning experience. I get to visit old friends in the business and establish new relationships with vendors and attendees and learn about new products and experiences for others.
Join us (and Chris!) in Boston for what's sure to be a great event. Register now.
Monday, February 1, 2010
SWANA Announces North American Carbon Credit Summit
*Summit To Be Held April 14, 2010 in Reno, Nevada in Conjunction with April Events
Silver Spring, MD - The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has announced that it will host the North American Carbon Credit Summit on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Reno, Nevada. The one day event will provide the most current information available on the constantly evolving carbon credit market as it applies to municipal solid waste professionals.
Developed to address the growing interest SWANA has observed in carbon credit markets, the Summit will present five sessions including an overview of the environmental commodities markets and legislative and regulatory developments as well as individual case studies. Presenters at the Summit will include representatives from organizations involved in credit verification, project consulting, greenhouse gas inventories, RECs and trading platforms, among others.
The Summit will be held in conjunction with SWANA’s 15th Annual Landfill Symposium and Planning & Management Conference, which will take place Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Individuals who register for the North American Carbon Credit Summit will also receive complimentary registration to the Landfill Symposium and Planning & Management Conference. For more information on the Summit, visit http://lfpm.SWANA.org/Carbon.
Silver Spring, MD - The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has announced that it will host the North American Carbon Credit Summit on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Reno, Nevada. The one day event will provide the most current information available on the constantly evolving carbon credit market as it applies to municipal solid waste professionals.
Developed to address the growing interest SWANA has observed in carbon credit markets, the Summit will present five sessions including an overview of the environmental commodities markets and legislative and regulatory developments as well as individual case studies. Presenters at the Summit will include representatives from organizations involved in credit verification, project consulting, greenhouse gas inventories, RECs and trading platforms, among others.
The Summit will be held in conjunction with SWANA’s 15th Annual Landfill Symposium and Planning & Management Conference, which will take place Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Individuals who register for the North American Carbon Credit Summit will also receive complimentary registration to the Landfill Symposium and Planning & Management Conference. For more information on the Summit, visit http://lfpm.SWANA.org/Carbon.
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