Events

UPCOMING SWANA Gold Rush chapter EVENTS

SWANA GRC September 18, 2026 Chapter & Board Meeting

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The next SWANA Gold Rush Chapter Meeting is scheduled for September 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

WHAT: GRC Chapter Meeting!

WHEN: Friday, 9/18

WHERE: Water Resources Center, City of Watsonville
MEETING DETAILS: 
    • Chapter Member & Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    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.

    WEBINARS

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    SWANA Webinar - Turning Waste into Financial Intelligence: The Next Era of Resource Management Event

    August 18, 2026

    This webinar explores how leading operators are rethinking financial and operational data to better understand performance.

    Building Strong Community Relations: A Soft Skills Webinar for Solid Waste Professionals

    August 20, 2026

    This webinar brings together solid waste professionals to discuss the importance of developing a strong Community Relations Plan.

    USPP & SWANA Webinar - Tackling Recycling Realities: Bridging the Gap From Design to Recovery

    August 27, 2026

    An interactive knowledge-sharing workshop exploring the connection between packaging design, innovation, and recovery at materials recovery facilities (MRFs).

    YP Webinar Series: From Tension to Trust: Facilitation Tips and Conflict Resolution Tools

    September 8, 2026

    Webinar Speaker Erin Oulton is an RRS consultant and SWANA Young Professional leader who partners across Ohio to advance zero waste and sustainable materials management through data-driven planning, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on industry expertise.

    PPRC Webinar: Film Plastics: Effective Recovery and Management Strategies

    September 17, 2026

    PAST SWANA GOLD RUSH CHAPTER EVENTS

    Western Regional Symposium in Sonoma COUNTY

    hosted by your Gold Rush Chapter

    April 20 - 23, 2026

    Three-Stop Rural Solid Waste Program Tour

    December 5, 2025

    SWANA GRC hosted an exciting three-stop tour showcasing one of the region’s most exemplary rural integrated solid waste programs! We explored the unique challenges, creative solutions, and real-world opportunities that shape rural solid waste programs.

    • Behind-the-scenes tour of Cal-Waste’s MRF in Galt
    • Calaveras County’s full-service convenience center in Avery, operated by Gambi Disposal.
    • The Rock Creek Landfill and HHW Facility in Milton, where you’ll see rural waste operations in action.

    Manager of landfill operations certification training

    July 15-17, 2025 

    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!

    Our Sponsors

    The Gold Rush Chapter recognizes the importance of connecting our community during this time. All webinars were provided at no cost to SWANA members and non-members thanks to our generous sponsors:

    GREEN BIN SPONSORS

    BLUE BIN SPONSORS

    Is your organization interested in sponsoring future webinars? Review our sponsorship levels.

    Questions about this series? Email us at [email protected]