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September 18, 2024

Join SCS Engineers on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. for the latest webinar in a series designed to help Wisconsin printers stay informed and compliant with WIDNR regulations.

This session will provide an overview of the key regulatory requirements for printing operations, including air permitting, hazardous and universal waste management, stormwater discharge permits, Community Right-to-Know reporting, and Toxic Release Inventory reporting. Plus, attendees will get a partial tour of the Printer Portal, a tool designed to make compliance easier.

Cheryl Moran, Senior Project Manager at SCS Engineers, brings over 25 years of experience in the printing industry. A Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Cheryl specializes in air, water, and waste management, environmental audits, and sustainability programs.

You don’t want to miss this: register today to secure your spot!

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 10:05 am

August 27, 2024

Join the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) for the ISWA 2024 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, from 15 to September 18, 2024, taking place for the first time on African soil.

The International Solid Waste Association’s World Congress is the foremost event in the field of solid waste management. It serves as a global assembly featuring elevated plenary sessions, technical site visits, and a rich cultural and social itinerary. Here, waste management professionals, government officials, industry leaders, policymakers, scientists, and emerging professionals convene, engaging in constructive dialogues to encourage scientific and technical advancements in sustainable solid waste management. ISWA 2024 offers a platform for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, techniques, and technologies.

 

James LawJoin James Law for the Challenges and Solutions in Landfill Management and Dumpsite Operations Panel – September 16 at 15:50.

Also, on September 16, at 17:10, join the Methane Emissions Monitoring of Landfills Using Satellite Technology Panel – to learn how technology creates safer environments and efficiencies.

 

Alex StegeAlex Stege presents Seven Years of SWEET: A Review of the History of the Tool’s Development and Application on September 17 at 12:10. (Solid Waste Emissions Estimation Tool for LFG).

 

Robert DickAt 16:20, join Bob Dick and Alex Stege for the LFG SessionSolution-based Technologies on LFG Control Systems to Mitigate Methane Emissions in the United States.

 

Adedeji FawoleOn September 18 Session Chair Deji Fawole leads the Waste Management Service Delivery sessions starting at 8:40 and Utilizing Methane Emission Data from High-Resolution Satellites for Business Cases and ROI Calculations in Gas Capture Investments at 12:10.

 

Dave RossDave Ross, on the Editorial Board, is also joining the conference; it’s always great to see Dave!

 

 

 

Posted by Diane Samuels at 10:04 am

June 5, 2024

Join SCS Engineers at WASTECON 2024 from October 21st – October 24th at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center! This premier event is the ultimate platform for leaders and engineers to come together, collaborate, and innovate towards a more sustainable future. At WASTECON 2024, you’ll have the chance to connect with SCS Engineers at booth 701. Meet our team of experts and leaders who are at the forefront of advancing sustainable practices in waste management.

Ketan Shah Ketan Shah will be presenting Enhancing Landfill Gas (LFG) Modeling Through Emerging Technologies and Data Integration for Emission Reductions and Sustainable Energy on October 22nd from 8:30 – 9:15 am. The presentation will identify emerging technologies for improved LFG modeling, explain the benefits of enhanced LFG modeling for decision-making, and analyze the importance of data collection and integration for effective LFG modeling.

David HostetterYou’ll want to attend David Hostetter’s presentation, Smart Landfills: Transforming Waste Management with Remote Monitoring. Dave will explain how landfill owners and operators are using technology to create more efficient landfill operations.

 

Jeff PhillipsJeff Phillips will be presenting Facility Fires: 2AM Isn’t the Time to Make a Plan on October 22nd from 3:15-4:00 pm. This presentation provides an update on fires within the industry and present real-world case studies of fires so that we can learn from other events (the good and bad).

 

Stacey Dolden

Stacey Dolden will be presenting Navigating Workforce Trends: Understanding and Adapting to Personnel Challenges Across All Job Functions on October 24th from 11am-12:15 pm. The discussion will explore what is happening in the industry and share strategies for effective recruitment and retention for a range of position types and levels.

 

 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to bridge the gap between leadership and technology, accelerate transformative change, and gain valuable insights to better serve your stakeholders. Improve your organization and operations while enriching your career and those of your team members. Register today and be a part of the future of sustainability with SCS Engineers at WASTECON 2024. See you at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center!

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 10:06 am

February 28, 2024

Join SCS Engineers at the 39th Annual Northwest Regional Symposium!

The Beaver Chapter of SWANA is happy to announce the return of the 39th Annual Northwest Regional Symposium, taking place May 1st – May 3rd, 2024, at the historic McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. This years theme is Innovation: Shaping the Future of Materials Management.

Throughout the Symposium, participants will be able to engage in discussions, collaborative sessions, and hands-on workshops aimed at driving positive change and fostering innovation in the field of materials management. From exploring emerging technologies to addressing environmental challenges, the Symposium provides a holistic perspective on the evolving landscape of waste management and sustainability.

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the field, this symposium offers invaluable insights, resources, and opportunities to stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative experience in materials management!

Click here for more information and registration details.

 

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 10:16 am

February 13, 2024

Hear from SCS Engineers experts at the SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium on May 1 – 3, at the McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. SCS is a sponsor of the symposium and will have a booth! Come by to talk with our experts!

The program theme this year is Innovation: Shaping the Future of Materials Management, envisioning a future that promotes innovative practices for materials management. The event is planning to host the usual Wednesday evening social and golf tournament as in previous years. The Thursday night social event will be Wild Bill’s Casino Night.

The symposium attracts a large number of professionals and operators, representing public and private sector organizations from throughout the Pacific Northwest. It includes a mix of interesting presentations on important industry topics and fun events for relaxing and socializing. It also provides an excellent opportunity for vendors to exhibit their businesses and interact with potential clients.

Click here for schedule, registration, and other conference details.

 

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 1:50 pm

February 8, 2024

SCS Engineers is an exhibitor of the SWANA- Georgia Chapter 2024 Spring Conference at the Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris, GA, March 18 – 20.

The conference will have informative technical sessions with continuing education opportunities, a vendor trade show, a golf tournament, a fun run, a trail maintenance service project, a Young Professionals axe throwing event, a Membership Networking Event, a clay shooting event (“Buzzard Shoot”) and a Casino Night reception for all to enjoy.

Click here for schedule, registration, and other conference details. See you there!

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 10:46 am

January 29, 2024

Join SCS Engineers professionals at the Recycling Association of Minnesota/SWANA Annual Conference, April 2-3 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, MN.

The RAM/SWANA Conference & Show is the premier recycling and waste management conference in the Upper Midwest. This is a great opportunity for professional development, networking and on-site tours.

Click for more details and registration information

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 11:18 am

January 19, 2024

Hear from SCS Engineers experts at the SWANA Western Regional Symposium on May 20 – 23, at the Palm Springs Hilton Resort in Palm Springs, CA . SCS is also is a sponsor of the symposium.

The symposium is the premier professional meeting for solid waste, recycling, composting, and organics management professionals. The program is slated to cover dozens of topics ranging from Circular Economy, ZeroWaste, Recycling Markets, Organics Policies and Programs, Infrastructure, SB 1383, Advanced Technology, Facilities (Landfills, Transfer Stations, Processing Facilities) and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn, connect and engage within the industry.

Numerous SCS Engineers experts will be on hand to discuss your solid waste management challenges, and several are presenting at the symposium, including:

Patrick Sullivan presenting on “New Emission Inventory Requirements in California” [Tuesday, May 21, Track 2, 10:15 am – 11:30 am]

Michelle Leonard speaking on “Edible Food Recovery: A Regional Approach to Connecting Food Generators and Food Recovery Organizations” [Tuesday, May 21, Track 3, 10:15 am – 11:30 am]

Kelli Farmer discussion “Cross-Generational Dialogue on Professional Perspectives” [Wednesday, May 22, Track 1, 10:15 – 11:30 am]

 

 

Posted by Brianna Morgan at 9:14 am

December 22, 2023

SCS Engineers is a Bronze Sponsor of Air & Waste Management Association’s 117th ACE 2024 Conference, June 24-27, at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The theme is “Emissions Reductions for Sustainable Energy Futures.”

SCS Engineers is hosting two booths at ACE 2024 – so swing by #102 and #104 to talk with our air and waste management experts and see demonstrations of advanced remote monitoring and control (RMC)  software!  Talk with Pat Sullivan, Mike McLaughlin, Carrie Ridley, Melissa Russo, Ryan Thomas, Ketan Shah, Stephanie Taylor, Evelyn Martinez, and David Greene about how SCS can find solutions for your air and waste management challenges.

Several of our professionals are presenting, including:

Ryan Thomas is Co-Chairing “Air Pollution Control: GHGs”
Tuesday, June 25, 4:00 – 5:40 pm, Location: Glen 205

David Greene is Co-Chairing “Landfills and Energy Recovery
Tuesday, June 25, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Location: Macleod E4

Ryan Thomas is Co-Chairing “Air Pollution Control: VOCs”
Wednesday, June 26, 10:10 – 11:50 am, Location: Glen 205

Stephanie Taylor is Panel Chair and Carrie Ridley is a Panelist of “How Does It Work? Carbon Sequestration”
Wednesday, June 26, 1:30 – 3:10 pm, Location: Macleod E1

Dr. Ketan Shah is Chairing “Sustainability Case Studies and Tools”
Wednesday, June 26, 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Location: Macleod E2

Dr. Ketan Shah is Chairing “Decision Support Tool Process Module for Municipal Solid Waste Processing for Developing Countries”
Wednesday, June 26, 3:50 – 4:10 pm, Location: Macleod E2

David Greene is is Chairing “Waste Management and Resource Recovery”
Wednesday, June 26, 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Location: Macleod E4

The Canadian Prairies region is a fast-growing area with many important exports including oil and gas, agriculture, and timber. In addition, this region spans many latitudes and encompasses many biomes including Grassland, Parkland, Foothills, Boreal Forest, Rocky Mountains, and the Canadian Shield. With this diversity in ecosystems and major exports comes a plethora of challenges. A calculated balance between resource development, social responsibilities, and environmental stewardship is needed; this makes the region a hotspot for emissions reductions and technological innovations.

Calgary is excited to host ACE 2024, bringing industry, academia, and policymakers together so that we can learn, collaborate, and most importantly, improve environmental knowledge and decision-making in this unique landscape which is at the forefront of global change. Alberta’s industries are constantly adapting, creating, and incorporating new technologies for responsible and sustainable development, with a focus on renewable and alternative resources. The global community will find Calgary, Alberta, and Canada a nexus for emerging ideas, innovations, and solutions in the field of environmental stewardship that are applicable worldwide.

Online registration is now open!   Click here for more conference details

We hope to see you there!

 

 

 

Posted by Laura Dorn at 1:43 pm

November 30, 2023

wm&r

 

Waste Management & Research (WM&R) is offering a selection of papers published in WM&R covering a range of relevant state of the art developments in emission reductions. They supplement  recent developments with important publications that elaborate on related matters and contribute to making the case for a sound waste management that expressly and substantially supports reduction and control of GHG emissions. We hope that academic researchers and practitioners alike will benefit from this offer. 

 

COP28 Waste & Climate Virtual Issue is offered for a limited period of time free access to papers as fundamental points and to support decision makers on the importance of sound waste management and circular economy practices for controlling humanly-induced climate forcing.

 

The first paper in the line-up,  The impact of landfill management approaches on methane emissions is co-authored by Heijo Scharff, Hun-Yang Soon, Sam Rwabwehare  Taremwa, Dennis Zegers, Bob Dick, Thiago Villas Bôas Zanon, and Jonathan Shamrock.

ABSTRACT: This article reports on how management approaches influence methane emissions from landfills. The project team created various landfill operational scenarios for different regions of the planet with respect to waste composition, organic waste reduction and landfill gas recovery timing. These scenarios were modelled by applying a basic gas generation model according to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recommendations. In general, the IPCC’s recommended modelling parameters and default values were used. Based on the modelling undertaken, two options stand out as being the most effective methane mitigation measures in a wide range of conditions throughout the world: (a) early gas recovery and (b) reduction of the amount of biodegradable organic waste accepted in a landfill. It is noted that reduction of organic input to any given landfill can take many years to realize. Moreover, suitable alternative processing or disposal options for the organic waste can be unaffordable for a significant percentage of the planet’s population. Although effective, organic waste reduction cannot therefore be the only landfill methane mitigation measure. Early landfill gas recovery can be very effective by applying basic technologies that can be deployed relatively quickly, and at modest cost. Policymakers and regulators from around the globe can significantly reduce adverse environmental impacts from landfill gas emissions by stimulating both the early capture and flaring and/or energy recovery of landfill gas and programs to reduce the inflow of organic waste into landfills. [CIT]

 

Robert DickMeet Co-Author Bob Dick: Bob is a Senior Vice President and the Business Unit Director of SCS Engineer’s Mid-Atlantic operations, stretching from Maine to South Carolina. He is also one of our National Experts on Elevated Temperature Landfills. He has over three decades of experience on civil and environmental engineering projects related to solid waste management, and has performed landfill and landfill gas engineering projects (design, permitting, construction, and operations) in more than 15 states and several foreign countries. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina, a Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE), and a member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.

Bob has also directed and completed numerous project assignments related to solid waste planning and facility projects which have involved residential and commercial collection and recycling programs, as well as convenience centers, composting facilities, and material recovery facility design, permitting, construction, and operations consulting. He has authored several publications and made numerous presentations on air quality, solid waste management, landfill engineering and LFG management/control, design/operations, GHG emissions, composting, and regulatory compliance.

Posted by Diane Samuels at 9:19 am