Chapter Partnering Training by Mid-Atlantic Chapter

MID-ATL ANTIC CHAPTER

Management of Composting Programs’ Aim: To provide professionals involved in the daily management of composting systems with the basic information to run a successful operation.

ObjeCTive:

Tuesday, january 13 - Thursday, january 15, 2009 (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Certification Exam – Friday, January 16, 2009(8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

TiMe & DATe:

Higher education & Conference Center (HeAT Center)1201 Technology DriveAberdeen, MD 21001-1213(410) 638-2500[Just west of Exit 85 (MD Rte. 22), off of I-95]

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SWANA’S MANAGING COMPOSTING PROGRAMS

ThErE arE Four ChoiCEs:

1. Becomenewlycertifiedbytakingthecourseandthenpassing the exam; Or

2. RenewyourCompostingProgramsSWANACertificationby re-takingtheexam.

Notethatyoumustpaytheexamfeeplustherecertificationfee. PleasesubmittherecertificationfeetoSWANANationalwithyour completedrecertificationapplication,whichcanbefoundat www.sWaNa.orgorthroughcontactingSWANA’sCertification Coordinator at cert@swana.org ; Or

3. Attendandobtainknowledgeofcompostingsystemsdesignand operations(withouttakingtheexam)andearnCEU’s: a. 30forCompostingCertification b. 15 for Recycling Systems c. 10 for Collection Systems, Construction & Demolition, MOLO, MSW Systems Management, or Transfer Stations; Or

4. Registerforthecertificationexamonly.(Onedoesnothaveto takethecourseinordertobecertified.)

SWANA’S MANAGING COMPOSTING PROGRAMS

MID-ATL ANTIC CHAPTER

ThisprepcourseisfortheCompostingCertificationexam,issuedjointlybySWANAandtheU.S.CompostingCouncil(USCC);professionalswhomanageorwouldliketomanagecomposting programs will be exposed to the various opportunities for composting agricultural and industrial waste. This course will enable you to turn your program into a successful and cost-effective operation by gaining an understanding in both the composting of materials and the full range of technologies involved in planning, designing and operating composting systems.

CoursE CoNTENT: This 3-day course consists of presentation by David Hill, the Programs instructor;classroomexercises,casestudies,andapossiblehalf-daytourandfieldexercise.Please bring a calculator capable of handling seven digits for class activities.

CErTiFiCaTioN:CertificationcandidatesneedtoregisterandapplytositforSWANA’sCertificationExam,whichisathree-hourexam.Youneedtoregisterspecificallyfortheexamifyouwishtotakeitinordertobecomecertified.

CertifiedCompostingsystemsmanagerQualifiCations • HighSchoolDiplomaorGED;and • Minimumof5yearsexperienceinIntegratedMunicipalSolidWaste Management(4yeardegreeinarelatedfieldmaybesubstitutedforupto 2years);and • Minimumof2yearsexperienceinmanagement/supervisorypositiondirectly responsiblefordailyoperations,compliancewithdesignandpermitconditions, utilizationoffieldequipmentandservices,personnelneeds,utilizationand retention,responsestoregulatoryagenciesandbudgeting;and • Receiveapassinggradeontheexamination.

teChniCalassoCiateQualifiCationforCompostingsystems • HighSchoolDiplomaorGED;and • Involvedintheplanning,design,implementation,operationorpromotionin theMSWfield,butdonotfitintotheabovecategory,e.g.,consultants,planners, vendors,regulators,etc.;and • Receiveapassinggradeontheexamination.

inspeCtorQualifiCationsfortheCompostingdisCipline • HighSchoolDiplomaorGED;and • Minimumof5yearsexperienceinIMSWM;and • Minimumof2yearsexperienceasaninspectorofMSWlandfills,e.g.,canissue officialcitationsforviolationswhichrequireactionandcurrentlyinthatposition; and • Receiveapassinggradeontheexamination.

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SWANA’S MANAGING COMPOSTING PROGRAMS

SWANACertificationhasbecomeabenchmarkinthesolidwasteindustry.Morethan3,000solidwasteprofessionalshavealreadychosenSWANACertification,earningthemselves: • Competence in regulatory requirements. • Access to the latest in industry innovation and technology. • Anedgeoverthecompetitionwhenseekingapromotionornewemployment. • Recognitionfortheirindustryknowledgeandcapabilityandsomuchmore...

With over 8,000 members spread across 44 chapters, SWANA is the leading professional as-sociationinthesolidwastefield.SWANArepresentsprofessionalsinboththepublicandprivatesectorthroughourworkto“Educate,InnovateandCommunicate.”SWANA’smis-sion is to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste.

SomebenefitsofjoiningSWANAinclude: • Online Membership Directory access. • Special Access to the eLibrary, the solid waste industry’s most comprehensive database of papers and presentations. • Endlessopportunitiestonetworkandshareideaswithfellowsolidwasteprofes sionals on the local and national level. • Timely updates on regulations and changes that will affect your operations. • Increasedknowledgethroughnumeroustrainingcoursesandconferences. • Receive the monthly newsletter, MsW soLuTioNs of the Solid Waste Association of North America.

FormoreinformationontheSWANA’sMembershipbenefits,call1-800GO-SWANA (1-800-467-9262) or visitwww.swana.org . TheMid-AtlanticChapteriscomposedofthesememberswhoresideinorworkinMaryland,Delaware,andtheDistrictofColumbia.Checkoutourwebsiteatwww.swana-midatl.org .

David M. Hill resume

Since2007,DavidHillhasbeentheprincipalinCycleLogicEnvironmentalMarketingandConsultationwhereheworkswithcompaniesthatgenerate,process,use,purchaseorsellrecyclablematerials,primarilyfocusedontheeconomicandecologicalbenefitsinherentwiththereuseoforganicmaterials.Hisclientshaveinclud-edPeninsulaCompostingCompany;MontgomeryCounty,MD;BaltimoreCity.From1999-2007hewastheproj-ectmanagerandmarketingmanageroftheBaltimoreCityCompostFacility,anin-vesselbiosolidsfacility.AtMaryland Environmental Service from 1993-1999, he managed and directed composting operations for several Maryland counties for several years. For four years he was with Shemin Nurseries, a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser DiversifiedProducts,asDepartmentManagerandthenAccountManager.From1984-1988hewasowner/generalmanagerofDesignerGardens.

HeisamemberofSWANA(asasmallconsultant),theWaterEnvironmentFederation,AmericanMarketingAssociation,andactivewiththeU.S.CompostingCouncil.HehasaB.S.inHorticultureandaM.S.Marketing,bothfromtheUniversityofMaryland.

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*Note:SWANANationalpricesforManagingCompostingProgramsforearlyregistrationare$645formembersand$795fornon-members;forlateregistration,$695formembersand$845fornon-members;andforexam,$150formembersand$275fornon-members.SEATINGISLIMITED.YOUMAYWISHTORESERVESPACE(S)BYCONTACTINGMARCIAKINGVIAE-MAIL.

(Note:Circletheapplicablecosts.Threeregistrationoptionsare(1)justCompostingcourseor,(2)justtheexam, or (3) both the course and exam.)

*Note – Registration is being subsidized by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Costs include continental, morning and afternoonbreaks,andlunches.Dooneformforeachindividual;however,checksmayincludemorethanoneregistration. **SWANAmember(s)ingoodstandingoranemployeeofanagency/companywhichhasoneormoreSWANA member(s) in good standing in any SWANA Chapter (i.e. paid up, regardless of the SWANA Chapter).

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QuEsTioNs oN CoMposTiNG CoursE:ContactStephenG.Lippyat(410)887-2009(O),(410)887-2931(fax),or e-mail at slippy@baltimorecountymd.gov .

Ifinterestedinsponsoringalunchorbreak,contactKarenSyzmanowski,kjszymanowski@harfordcountymd.gov

Makecheckspayableto “sWaNa Mid-atlantic Chapter.” (nOTjusttoSWANAandnotwithSilverSpring,MDaddress. We are unable to accept payment by credit card. If Chapter EIN is needed, contact Steve Lippy.)

Mail registration to: Managing Composting Programs c/oMs.MarciaKing Environmental Operations Maryland Environmental Service 259NajolesRoad Millersville, MD 21108 (410) 729-8376 mking@menv.com

Fornearbyhotelinformation,contact:Ms.KarenSzymanowskikjszymanowski@harfordcountymd.gov

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bY dECEMbEr 12 sWaNa Member** otherCompostingCourse $355 $505CertificationExam 85 125Total Cost ______ ______

aFTEr dECEMbEr 12 sWaNa Member** otherCompostingCourse $405 $555Certificationexam 125 165Total Cost ______ ______