About SWANA Ontario

The Ontario Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America has been operational for over 30 years and is the leading professional association in the solid waste field.

We are a non-profit, educational organization that serves individuals and communities responsible for the management and operation of municipal solid waste management systems.

Our Ontario Chapter is the go-to in Ontario for solid waste training. We are proud to have educated thousands of solid waste professionals in industry best practices for tomorrow’s emerging technologies.

Dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in the field, we offer:

• In-class training courses
• A Young Professionals (YP) group
• Special educational and social events
• Networking opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• And much more

We are an engaged group of private and public workers who are active in the field and committed to supporting members in achieving their professional goals.

For more information, contact us.

Connections, Outreach & Young Professionals

Ensure waste management professionals from all parts of Ontario are able to participate, be represented

and grow their relationships, network and skills in the Waste Management profession.

Career Path/ Scholarships

To offer engagement activities and resources to help people identify the waste management profession as a desirable and interesting career

SWANA Connects

We are an organization for our members and governed by our members. Investing back into their profession and keeping them informed is important to helping us advance the profession.