SWANA Certification Exam Testing
October 9^th, 2009, Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Rocky Mountain SWANA Chapter will be offering the opportunity for individuals to take any one of the eight National SWANA Certification Exams on October 9^th, 2009. The certification testing will occur following the adjournment of the chapter’s annual conference.

Exam applicants will need to register for the exam no later than September 8, 2009. Absolutely, no walk in or late registration will be allowed. Testing will be $105 per exam for SWANA members and $250 per exam for non-SWANA members. Only one exam may be taken per individual on the testing day. Exam testing will be held from 1 PM to 4:30 PM in the Gold Camp Room of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs. Annual Conference registration in not required to register to take a certification exam.

Please register using the online form below. If you are not able to register online, please complete the printed form and mail it in as soon as possible. All online and printed forms, along with payment, must be received no later than the end of the day on September 8, 2009. Please be sure to indicate which exam you wish to take:

• Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)
• Manager of Bioreactor Landfill
• Managing MSW Recycling Systems
• Managing MSW Collection Systems
• Construction & Demolition (C&D)
• Managing Transfer Station Systems
• Managing Composting Programs
• Principles of Management in MSW Management Systems

Please note the following:

1. No training will be offered prior to the exam testing, however individuals may chose to purchase the training manual for their corresponding exam and self-study. Training manuals may be purchased directly from National SWANA. To purchase a manual, please contact SWANA’s Training Program Manger, Pam Wike at PWike@swana.org

   Certification Training Manual	Price
   Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)	$500
   Manager of Bioreactor Landfill	$450
   Managing MSW Recycling Systems	$450
   Managing MSW Collection Systems	$450
   Construction & Demolition (C&D)	$450
   Managing Transfer Station Systems	$450
   Managing Composting Programs	$425
   Principles of Management in MSW Management Systems	$425

2. Registered exam takers should plan on bringing:
   • Pencils
   • Calculators (for Landfill, C&D and Transfer Station Exams only)
   • Rulers (for Landfill exams only)

   Formulas, diagrams and extra workspace for calculating answers are provided.

   You may not bring the following into the testing room:
   • Your own formula sheet(s)
   • Scrap paper
   • Reference or training manuals or other handouts
3. Continuing Education Units (CEU): CEU’s will be offered by National SWANA upon successful completion of the exam. Your exam results should be mailed back to you within 6 weeks. Remember that it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary training and CEU’s to maintain your certification status.
4. Scholarship Opportunities: The Chapter has budgeted money for training/education grants and scholarships to award to waste/recycling industry students and professionals. If you are in need of financial assistance to obtain training, please submit an application form and criteria.
5. Cancellations made after September 8, 2009 and no shows will forfeit their payment.