Membership
STRIKE GOLD WHEN YOU JOIN THE GOLD RUSH CHAPTER!
The SWANA Gold Rush Chapter is Northern California’s local SWANA chapter organization focused on bringing together a dynamic community of over 400 public and private sector professionals since 1962.
WHY JOIN?
√ Training, Certifications, & Advancement
- Professional Certification
- Mananger of Landfill Operations
- Zero Waste Principals & Practices
- Transfer Station Management
- Grow your network of 400+ peers
- Chapter Meetings with facility tours
- Young Professional Groups
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Educational Resoruces
√ EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES
- SWANA Publications
- SWANA Newsletters
- Scholarship Programs
- Free Job Postings
- Volunteer & Leaderships
√ Local Advocacy & Technical Insight
- California Legislation
- Technical Divisions (Landfill, Recycling, Transfer Station, etc)
- Applied Research Foundation (ARF)
Ready to invest in your future? Your SWANA Gold Rush Chapter membership is the smartest investment for your career advancement and professional development.
You must register with SWANA National as indicated, and you will be be subscribed to your area SWANA NorCal Gold Rush Chapter.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
All prices effective through 6/30/2023. Payment to be made in US dollars. Price includes one year dues plus chapter membership.
Private Sector Individual Member: $449
Employee of a for-profit organization that furnishes goods or services.
Small Business Individual Member: $319
Employee of private company with ten (10) or fewer employees or annual gross revenue of less than $10 million.
Public Sector Individual Member: $245
Employee of a public agency or a non-profit or tax-exempt organization.
International Member: $150
Reside outside of the United States, Canada or US Territories
Young Professional Member: $100
First year rate for members who are 35 years of age or younger. Birthdate is required.
Retired Member: $82
Retired from service (ended full-time employment) in the field of solid waste management.
Full-time Student: FREE
Undergrad or graduate can join at swana.org.
JOIN A TECHNICAL DIVISION & TAKE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL
FREE TECHNICAL DIVISION – First Technical Division selection is free of charge and included in your annual membership. Each additional $45.
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Collection & Transfer
- Communication, Education & Marketing
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Landfill Gas Management
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Landfill Management
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Planning & Management
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Sustainable Materials Management
- Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery
