Events
UPCOMING SWANA Gold Rush chapter EVENTS
Western Regional Symposium in Sonoma COUNTY
hosted by your Gold Rush Chapter
April 20 - 23, 2026
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.
WHO: All SWANA GRC Board members, Members, and Guests
WHAT: GRC Chapter Meeting!
WHEN: Friday, 5/15
WHERE: City of Roseville
MEETING DETAILS:
- Preregister to receive virtual meeting link
- 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
USING AI-POWERED WASTE AUDITING TO IMPROVE SORTING AT SCHOOL (MAY 21 - 11AM)
Join the NCRA Zero Waste Schools Committee to explore AI-driven insights designed to enhance waste diversion and motivate increased action toward SB1383 compliance at your schools.
Speakers include:
- Joshua Mastromatto, Rego Co-founder, CEO | TRUE Advisor
- Nancy Deming, Sustainability Manager K-12, Custodial and Nutrition Services, Oakland Unified School District
- Amanda Halte, RecycleSmart Sustainability Specialist, Middle & High Schools
FREE registration: https://tinyurl.com/NCRASchools5-21-26
Get the Latest on Federal & State Zero Food Waste Legislation (June 12 - 1PM)
Zero Food Waste Coalition is a national effort to inform and influence U.S. food waste policy at the federal, state, and local levels with the goal of reducing food waste by 50% by 2030. Members include the Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic, National Resources Defense Council, World Wildlife Fund, ReFED and many state and local organizations working on these issues.
FREE registration: https://tinyurl.com/ZeroFoodWaste6-12-26
UPCOMING partner solid waste EVENTS
Fostering Sustainable Behavior Workshop (June 10-12)
Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr, the founder of community-based social marketing, will provide his Fostering Sustainable Behavior virtual workshop from June 10th to 12th. This workshop is essential training for anyone who delivers programs to promote sustainable behaviors, such as waste reduction, water and energy efficiency, modal transportation shifts, electrification, and conservation. Over 75,000 have attended his workshops, and community-based social marketing has become the global standard for delivering environmental behavior change programs. This workshop is held over Zoom and consists of three four-hour sessions over three consecutive days. These sessions are held at a convenient time for attendees across North America and are very highly rated, without the cost, inconvenience, or emissions associated with in-person training. Participants receive a copy of the new fourth edition of his book and a certificate confirming completion of the community-based social marketing training. To receive a $50 discount, use this code when registering: 453c6dcd
Learn more and register here: https://cbsm.com/workshops/virtual-naspring-2026
PAST SWANA GOLD RUSH CHAPTER EVENTS
RECYCLING UPDATE: MARCH 25: NORTHERN CA RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
SWANA Gold Rush Chapter members joined industry leaders at the 30th Annual Recycling Update (RU), hosted by the Northern California Recycling Association on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, online and at San Francisco State University’s McKenna Theatre. The program featured 20+ expert speakers presenting concise, insight-driven sessions on waste reduction, repair, recycling, composting, and product stewardship.
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!
GOLD RUSH CHAPTER SWANA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
· 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 Friday October 10th
January 16, 2026 Board & Member Meeting
Dunnell Nature Center & Silbelco Glass Recycling Tour Fairfield, CA
NOVEMBER 21, 2025 MEMBER CHAPTER MEETING
Western Placer Waste Management Authority, 3195 Athens Avenue Lincoln, CA 95648
September 26, 2025 MEMBER CHAPTER MEETING
City of Watsonville Corralitos Water Filtration Facility with tour of Historic Filter Plant, Creek Intake and Fish Ladder
July 25, 2025 SWANA Gold Rush Chapter Board & Members Meeting 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Longevity Wines, Livermore and Tour of Altamonte Landfill Facility
SWANA Young Professionals Event on Friday, October 18th in Burlingame
2025 SWANA WESTERN REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM
April 7th-10th, 2025
Tenaya Lodge, Yosemite
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]
