SWANA Northern California Gold Rush Chapter
Welcome to the Northern California Gold Rush Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)! The Gold Rush Chapter has over 400 members representing a wide array of solid waste management professionals in both the public and private sectors.
DIRECTOR OPENINGS
Full details here!
On behalf of the Nominations Committee for the SWANA Gold Rush Chapter, we are excited to announce a great opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors representing a Public or Private Sector Agency. We anticipate 5-6 potential Director openings.
MOLO Certification Event
The Gold Rush Chapter hosted a successful MOLO certification event in Lodi July 15-17. Thirty-three solid waste professionals participated. Manager of Landfill Operations is SWANA's flagship certification course.
Thanks to longtime SWANA members James Moore and John Costa for instructing and to San Joaquin County for hosting the facility tour component of the class.
Congratulations to everyone in the class for attending this valuable training!
Growing list of SWANA GRC Young Professionals on the move!
Hosted an "SF Bay Cruise & Dinner" networking event on August 28th
PFAS lab tour at Enthalpy Analytical's facility in El Dorado Hills, CA on October 10th
UPCOMING EVENTS
You are cordially invited to attend our SWANA Gold Rush Chapter (GRC) Meeting on July 24 from 9:30a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Please use this form to RSVP by July 10 if you plan to attend: SWANA GRC July 24, 2026 Chapter & Board Meeting – Fill out form
WHAT: GRC Chapter Meeting!
WHEN: Friday, 7/24
Due to anticipated higher temperatures, and travel to and from the tour location on a Friday afternoon, the Chapter meeting has been scheduled to start 30 minutes earlier.
WHERE:
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Board Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Longevity Wines, 2271 South Vasco Road, Livermore, CA 94550
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Tour: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Vasco Landfill (more details to follow)
