Membership Application
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PROFESSIONAL INTEREST SECTION
Please check the categories that best describe your primary areas of interest to receive e-newsletters and invitations to educational programs. (Check all that apply.)
□ Collection & Transfer □ Communication, Education & Marketing □ Landfill □ Landfill Gas
□ Planning & Management □ Recycling & Composting □ Special Waste □ Waste-to-Energy
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Public Sector Individual Member…………………………………………………………….…… $195 US
You are eligible if you are an employee of a public agency or a non-profit or tax-exempt organization.
Private Sector Individual Member………………………………………………………………… $364 US
You are eligible if you are an employee of a for-profit organization that furnishes goods or services.
Small Business Individual Member…………………………………………………………………$258 US
You are eligible if you are an employee of a company with ten (10) or fewer full-time employees or work for an independent solid waste hauling company with an annual gross revenue of less than $10 million.
Student Member …………………………………………………………………….……………….. $ 62 US
You are eligible if you are a full-time student. A copy of your current class schedule must be submitted.
Retired Member ……………………………………………………………………….………….….. $ 72 US
You are eligible if you are retired from service (ceased full-time employment) in the field of solid waste management.
JOIN A TECHNICAL DIVISION – TAKE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL
SWANA members may join one or more Technical Divisions - $45 per Division.
□ Collection & Transfer □ Landfill Gas Management □ Planning & Management
□ Waste-to-Energy □ Landfill Management □ Recycling & Special Waste
□ Communication, Education & Marketing
PAYMENT INFORMATION (in U.S. Dollars)
□ Check enclosed (payable to SWANA)
□ Charge $ ______to my: □ American Express □ VISA □ MasterCard □ Discover
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* Canadian Residents: SWANA calculates conversion rates monthly. For the current membership rates in Canadian funds, please visit www.SWANA.org. All prices effective through 6/30/14. Price includes 1st year dues and chapter membership.
Mail to: SWANA, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Ste. 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | Phone 1-800-GO-SWANA (467-9262) | Fax 301-589-7068
What does SWANA provide?
We’re not just a group of more than 8,000 solid waste professionals across the United States, Canada and beyond with a mission to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste. SWANA membership provides you with unique opportunities to:
CONNECT TO OTHER PROFESSIONALS on industry specialties, local happenings, policy changes, best practices and much more.
O SWANA Chapters - available in every region of the U.S. Many chapters have their own newsletters, host local tours and events, provide training opportunities, and advise their elected officials on behalf of the profession.
O Technical Divisions bring together some of the best minds in 7 different fields of solid waste management, each with their own educational opportunities, events, and newsletters for
up-to-date information in your specialty.
O Member’s Only Section including our Online Membership Directory and Social Networking communities.
O WASTECON® – The only solid waste conference that is run by and for solid waste professionals, brings thousands of members together for training courses, technical sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit showcase. Held annually in the fall, WASTECON is SWANA’s flagship event and has over 10 training courses & 50 technical sessions!
UTILIZE KEY RESOURCES for more efficient operations, innovative ideas and enhanced communications.
O I AM SWANA news keeps you informed of all things SWANA through our convenient monthly e-newsletter format.
O MSW Management, SWANA’s official bi-monthly magazine, explores the latest industry trends. FREE for SWANA members.
O SWANA’s eLibrary houses over 1,000 documents, presentations and videos for your viewing convenience.
O Advocacy for the issues you’re concerned about through legislative action and Applied Research Foundation (ARF) reports.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER and expand your horizons both personally and professionally with some of the industry’s most experienced solid waste experts and innovative leaders.
O Leadership positions and program development opportunities on any one of SWANA’s many committees.
O SWANA Career Center, the premier electronic recruitment and job searching resource for the solid waste industry.
O Training Sessions, eLearning and Certification courses at discounted prices for SWANA members looking to set themselves apart through our highly recognized credentialing programs.
O The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) FREE trial membership only for SWANA members.
Visit www.swana.org for more information or to join online!
What members are saying about SWANA
“I really like SWANA because…in California we have a really strong conference out here…but I appreciate SWANA for having an International perspective and being able to talk with professionals in the hauling field. That’s one of SWANA’s strengths.” —Naomi Lue
“SWANA offers a great experience for someone who desires continuing education, staying current in the MSW field, opportunities to meet others with similar interests, and identifying volunteer opportunities where one can serve, and get involved at the community level.” —George P. Partridge Jr., PhD, QEP, P.E., Department for Environmental Protection, KY Division of Waste Management
Mail to: SWANA, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Ste. 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | Phone 1-800-GO-SWANA (467-9262) | Fax 301-589-7068