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The Clean Up: Disasters and the Aftermath of Waste
Solid Waste Association of North America
Northern Lights Chapter Conference

March 12 – 14, 2012
Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB

More about the conference:

The 2012 SWANA Northern Lights Chapter Conference focuses on the clean-up of waste left behind following recent natural disasters in our communities. From fires and floods to tornadoes and hailstorms, the Northern Lights Chapter has a lot of experience to share. Registration at the conference is expected from across Canada and the United States.

In addition to the discussion around waste and natural disasters, Brandon and the Northern Lights region have many projects and programs that will serve as a backdrop for discussions, networking and learning. The new Hazardous Waste Stewardship programs in Manitoba, Brandon's landfill gas collection system and the re-use of demolition waste [in many Prairie cities] provide great opportunities to learn more from our peers and colleagues working in the challenging and rewarding environment of solid waste.

Conference features:

• Keynote speakers, presentations and workshops focused on cleaning up following major disasters.
• Information on the new Hazardous Waste Regulations in Manitoba and hazardous waste clean up and disposal.
• Technical sessions dedicated to rural waste issues and challenges including Local Partnerships and Regional Solutions session in partnership with INAC and Green Manitoba.
• Tours of local waste facilities.
• Indoor tradeshow with enough space for large equipment.
• Technical presentations on landfill gas projects, waste-to-energy projects, waste and recycling planning, street sand recycling, construction and demolition, odour control and many more!

Opening keynote speaker: Frank Tacan Sr., Stewardship of Mother Earth: Lessons Learned

Frank speaks from the heart. His history of how the earth has changed and what we can do to help are sure to inspire.

Closing keynote speaker: Todd Thalhamer,
Taking Command in a Disaster

Todd has over 19 years of experience managing environmental responses, debris and hazardous waste removal projects. He'll close the conference with a presentation outlining his recent experience completing the removal of 35 homes from the San Bruno pipeline explosion in California.