Annual Western Regional Symposium 2025

The SWANA Sierra Chapter collaborates to address California’s unique and challenging regulatory and environmental issues. The Annual Western Regional Symposium provides private and public members opportunities to form effective partnerships, resulting in creative solutions. Members gain access to education, training, specialized certifications in solid waste, and scholarships for future industry leaders.

The 54th Annual Western Regional Symposium is at the Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite. The event is open to all individuals interested in learning about the latest waste industry trends and how legislation impacts how we manage our resources. Participants will be able to explore and discuss the latest trends and technologies related to recycling, reuse, and waste management. Please stay connected with the agenda, announcements, and networking opportunities through the Whova app, making it easy for attendees to stay connected and engaged throughout the symposium.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts in a collaborative and inspiring environment. Register today!

Explore the full list of sessions from SCSer’s below and don’t miss the opportunity to learn from our leading professionals in the field.

• Erik Martig and Victoria Evans – “Can I Get Credit For That?”
• Evan Guignon – “How Impermeable are our Cells and Ponds Really?” A look into Geosynthetic Liner Damage and Repairs”
• Bill Haley – “Landfill Construction for integrated Gas Systems”
• Michelle Leonard –  “Regional Food Recovery Hubs”
• Lauren Beauban – “Are You Going to Eat That? A Crash Course in Kitchen Conservation”
• Melissa St. John – “Is Your Landfill GCCS Ready for Retirement?”
• Erik Martig – “Thinking About Launching a Community Scale Compost Site? What to Consider”
• Vidhya Viswanathan and Ray Huff – “‘L’ is for Landfill Redevelopment – From Golf Courses to Graveyards, Adventures in Landfill Redevelopment”
• Patrick Sullivan – “Current State of the Regulation of Composting Facilities under Air Quality Programs”
• Laura Johnson – “Waste Diversion: How to Measure Success Through Route Reviews and Waste Characterizations”
• Melissa Russo – “Advancing Drone Technologies for the Solid Waste Industry: Safer, Smarter, and More Efficient Data Collection”