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. 

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Updated 1.13

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

SWANA GRC maY 15, 2026 Chapter & Board Meeting

The next SWANA Gold Rush Chapter Meeting is scheduled for May 15th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


Please RSVP via this link by May 1st so we can plan accordingly for lunch. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qk5vtmuG3n

WHO: All SWANA GRC Board members, Members, and Guests

WHAT: GRC Chapter Meeting!

WHEN: Friday, 5/15

WHERE: City of Roseville, Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville 95747

MEETING DETAILS: 
    • Preregister to receive virtual meeting link
    • Chapter Member & Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    AGENDA: May 15 SWANA GRC Agenda
    The meeting packet will be shared prior to the meeting.  Although some hard copies of the meeting packet will be available, please plan to bring your own.