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.
SWANA Ontario Chapter | Board of Directors & Staff
Connect with our Board:

Executive Director
Debbie Conrad

President
Das Soligo
County of Wellington

Past- President
Peter Kryger
Niagara Region

Secretary – Treasurer
Alida Kusch
Dillon Consulting

SWANA Advisory Board Rep
Linda Churchill
Region of Waterloo

Art Mercer
Region of Halton

Peter Hargreave
Policy Integrity

Merissa Bokla
Norfolk County

Larry Conrad
LGC Professional Services

Annette Synowiec
City of Toronto

Shannan McGarr
Comcor

Doug Robinson
Robinson Environmental

Emil Prpic
Niagara Region

Andrew Sprunt
Township of North Algoma Wilberforce

Toni Tielemans
Region of Halton

Stephanie Sidler
GFL