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.
SWANA Ontario Chapter | Board of Directors & Staff
Connect with our Board:
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President
Annette Synowiec
City of Toronto
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Past- President
Das Soligo
County of Wellington
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Peter Kryger
Niagara Region
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Secretary – Treasurer
Alida Kusch
Dillon Consulting
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SWANA Advisory Board Rep
Linda Churchill
Region of Waterloo
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Izzy Abrams
Waste Connections
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Peter Hargreave
Policy Integrity
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Merissa Bokla
Norfolk County
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Larry Conrad
LGC Professional Services
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Stephanie Sidler
GFL
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Shannan McGarr
Comcor
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Olivia Kwok
Region of Waterloo
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Emil Prpic
Niagara Region
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Art Mercer
Halton Region
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Debbie Conrad
Chapter Executive Director