2026 SWANA NLC Conference - Waste in a World of Change
The SWANA Northern Lights Chapter 2026 Conference will be held April 22–24, 2026, at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, Alberta. The opening day coincides with Earth Day, a reminder of the broader context in which the waste management industry operates.
The theme, Waste in a World of Change, reflects a sector under pressure to adapt. Climate change, increasingly frequent disasters such as wildfires and floods, trade disruptions, fast-moving technology, and population growth are reshaping today’s systems. What were once considered “1-in-100-year” events now occur every few years, demanding flexibility, responsiveness, and resilience.
Join industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators for three days of learning, collaboration, facility tours, and networking in downtown Calgary. Registration details and the full program will be released soon.
Alberta Landfill Certification
SWANA Northern Lights Chapter administers the Alberta Landfill Facility Operator Certification Program on behalf of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas.
Manitoba Landfill Certification
The Northern Lights Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA NLC) is a certifying partner with Manitoba Environment and Climate Change representing the landfill industry.
SWANA Northern Lights Chapter
The Solid Waste Association of America (SWANA) Northern Lights Chapter (NLC) provides industry-leading training and certification in the waste management industry.
