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Welcome to the Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter of SWANA,
the Solid Waste Association of North America.

Our Mission:

To advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound municipal solid waste management.

SWANA is the oldest, largest and most well-respected professional organization in the solid waste field.  The association represents some 7,000 solid waste professionals nationwide.

Take a moment to look around and check out our newsletter to see what is happening here at the Colorado Chapter.  You can also click on the SWANA Logo to reach SWANA's National Home page.  Enjoy!

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Apr262013

Date for Truck Road-E-O Changed to Saturday, June 22nd

Truck Road-e-o
Truck Road-E-O

Please note that the date for this year's Truck Road-E-O has changed to Saturday, June 22nd. The new registration deadline is June 5.

Apr92013

2013 Annual Conference
Call For Presentations (Form)

Grand Junction, CO
Estes Park

Are you working on an exciting project or program that you would like to share with other professionals in your industry? We'll here is your opportunity!

Colorado SWANA is actively seeking presentation proposals for the Chapter's 2013 Annual Conference taking place in Estes Park on October 3rd and 4th. Presenters will receive FREE registration for the entire two-day conference.

Topics for presentations might include:

  • Compliance Issues
  • Landfill Management
  • Operations Strategies
  • Regulatory Developments
  • Recycling and Composting
  • Education Programs
  • Conversion Technology
  • Greenhouse Gas Reporting
  • and/or other solid waste related subjects.

For more information and to submit a presentation proposal, please review, complete and return the attached presentation form by June 14, 2013.

Mar12013

2013 Annual Conference
Colorado Rocky Mountain SWANA Chapter
October 3rd & 4th, Estes Park, Colorado

Grand Junction, CO
Estes Park

Colorado SWANA is pleased to announce that the Chapter’s 2013 Annual Conference will be held in Estes Park, October 3rd & 4th. Conference sessions will be held in the spacious Estes Park Conference Center and the adjoining Rocky Mountain Park Inn will service as our lodging headquarters.  And, of course the picturesque Rocky Mountain National Park is right next door.

Mar12013

Save The Date: Truck Road-E-O On Saturday, June 22nd

Truck Road-e-o
Truck Road-E-O

START YOUR ENGINES! The 2013 Colorado SWANA Truck and Mechanics Road-E-O will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at Wagner Equipment Company's Aurora site. New this year will be the Landfill Equipment Operators Skills competition and the addition of tractor-trailers to the obstacle course. The Road-E-O planning committee is meeting regularly to work out all the details for this year's event and announcements on when registration opens will be made shortly. If you or someone would like to join the planning committee, please contact Ken Arguello.

Pulling off a successful Road-E-O requires the support and hard work of many individuals and organizations. The planning committee will be reaching out to sponsors to help support this exciting event and volunteer call-outs will be made soon. Let's have the best Road-E-O ever!

Feb202013

Presentations Posted -
Technical Session: "Electronics: Oh no, what do I do now!"

Presentations from the Feb 20th Technical Session are now avaialble.

Jan292013

Technical Session: "Electronics: Oh no, what do I do now!"
February 20, 2013, 9 am - 2 pm

Colorado Rocky Mountain SWANA is hosting a technical session on electronics recycling on February 20, 2013 from 9 am - 2 pm to discuss the current regulations for electronic waste diversion impacts on haulers, transfer stations, and landfills; education outreach; options for collecting and handling electronic waste whether by community events or year around efforts; and how to contract for services to reduce potential liability.

Register online

Sept62012

Thank you to our 2012 Annual Conference Sponsors!

Grand Valley Sponsors (Platinum Level)

  • Aquaterra Environmental
  • Inter-Mountain Construction Equipment/DoppstadtUS
  • Larimer County

Rim Rock Sponsors (Gold Level)

  • American Environmental Consulting, LLC
  • AquAeTer, Inc.
  • CETCO
  • Colorado Lining International, Inc.
  • Environmental Products Inc. (EPI)
  • Geotech Environmental
  • Golder and Associates
  • Kaul Corporation/GSE Environmental
  • McCanless Truck Center
  • Mesa County Solid Waste Management
  • Neptune Automated Wheel Wash Systems
  • Ted D. Miller Associates, Inc.
  • Vista GeoScience
  • Waste Management
  • Wastequip/Toter
  • Weaver Boos Consultants

Friend of Colorado SWANA

  • Wagner Equipment
July62012

2012 Truck Road-E-O A Success!

Winners from the 2012 Colorado SWANA Truck Driving and Mechanics Road-E-O.

Richard Trinidad
Richard Trinidad – Grand Champion (Driving)

Grand Champions

  • Driving – Richard Trinidad, City & County of Denver
  • Mechanics – Donnie Cruz, City & County of Denver

Individual Category Winners

  • Mechanics:
    • 1st Place - Donnie Cruz, City & County of Denver
    • 2nd Place - Luck Wells, Alpine Waste & Recycling
    • 3rd Place - Tom Phillips, City & County of Denver
  • Front Loader Driving:
    • 1st Place - Larry Bettale, City & County of Denver
    • 2nd Place - Gary Smith, Alpine Waste & Recycling
    • 3rd Place - Nicholas Mayorga, Alpine Waste & Recycling
  • Rear Loader Driving:
    • 1st Place - Richard Trinidad, City & County of Denver
    • 2nd Place - Andrew Stewart, City of Loveland
    • 3rd Place - Anthony Robb, Bestway Disposal
  • Side Loader Driving:
    • 1st Place - David Clark, City of Thornton
    • 2nd Place - Adrian Nevarez, City of Thornton
    • 3rd Place - Matt Strom, City of Loveland
  • Roll-off Driving:
    • 1st Place - Raymond Jones, Waste Connections
    • 2nc Place - Mark Wilson, Alpine Waste & Recycling
    • 3rd Place - Gary Pollak, City of Loveland
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June92012

Training and Exams for both MOLO and Compost Certification Offered

This year Colorado SWANA is pleased to SWANA Certified Training Classes for both MOLO-Landfill Operations Certification and Composting Programs Certification. Classes will be held at concurrently at the same training location.

Training classes and certification testing will take place in Grand Junction, Colorado at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel from September 24-27, 2012.

May42012

Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Conference, September 27-28, Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO
Grand Junction - Colorado National Monument

Registration is now open for the Annual Conference.

April62012

Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Conference, September 27-28, Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO
Grand Junction - Colorado National Monument

Colorado SWANA is pleased to announce that the 2012 Annual Conference will be held in Grand Junction, Colorado. Conference activities will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Junction.

Activities already in place for this year's Annual Conference will include:

  • Thursday, September 27th:
    • Technical sessions in the morning and afternoon
    • Landfill tour
    • Annual Banquet
  • Friday, September 28th:
    • Technical sessions in the morning and afternoon

More information will be posted as soon as it is available.

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Sponsors

Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC

Weaver Boos Consultants, LLC

John Briest, P.E.,
Senior Project Manager

Phone: 720-529-0132
Fax: 720-529-0137

www.weaverboos.com
Aquaterra Environmental Solutions, Inc. - Professional Engineers and Consultants

Aquaterra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Professional Engineers and Consultants

Phone: 720-228-4029
Fax: 303-416-8899

www.aquaterra-env.com
SERA Inc. - Skumatz Economic Research Associates

Skumatz Economic Research Associates

Consulting to governments and utilities

Lisa Skumatz, Principal

Phone: 303-494-1178

www.serainc.com