SWANA APRIL 2022 DINNER MEETING

Tuesday April 26, 2022 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE & FORECAST: 2022 & 2023 

Walter Willis, Executive Director for the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), will moderate a discussion of bills awaiting the Governor’s approval for 2022 and legislation to expect in 2023. 
 
The dinner meeting speakers are Jen Walling, Executive Director at the Illinois Environmental Council, and Alec Laird, Vice President of Government Relations for IRMA.  Togther they will discuss the waste industry-related bills approved by the General Assembly in 2022 and provide insights into legislation that may be introduced in 2023, including an update on EPR packaging legislation being developed with input from their organizations and possible re-introduction of a partial food scrap landfill ban bill.  Jen Walling will provide an update on the status of the environmental justice bill as well (HB 4093).   
 
This will be an interactive conversation where questions are encouraged. If there are any specific topic areas you would like the speakers to discuss, please pre-submit your questions by April 11th to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will make sure they are addressed. 

DETAILS 

On Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, the meeting will be held at Village Links of Glen Ellyn, 485 Winchell Way in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The meeting is open to non-members.  
 
A cash bar begins at 5:30 P.M. Please try to arrive by 6:15 P.M., as dinner will be served at 6:30 P.M. The presentation will start immediately following dinner. The cost for the event is $50.00 including a plated dinner.  
 
Please register here by noon on Monday, April 18th, 2022. Cancellations must be recieved no later than noon on Monday, April 18th to avoid being charged the $50.00 registration fee.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPOERTUNITY NOW AVAILABLE!

SWANA annually offers scholarships to students in studies in fields related to solid waste management.  In 2022, SWANA will award up to $30,000 in scholarships to deserving students. Further information on the scholarship programs, eligibility and application requirements, and application forms can be found on the SWANA website.

The Land of Lincoln Chapter of SWANA will be accepting applications on behalf of interested students for the Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Program, the Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship.  Please note that students must be a related to a SWANA member or become a student SWANA member to be eligible. Student SWANA membership is free and can be applied for at https://swana.org/Membership.aspx.

All applications must be received in their entirety by the Land of Lincoln Chapter no later than May 2, 2022.  They may be submitted electronically to eThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:

SWANA Land of Lincoln Chapter

c/o:      Will County

Attn:    Eric Fasbender

58 E. Clinton St. Suite 100

Joliet, IL 60432

The Land of Lincoln Chapter Scholarship Committee will review applications and select one local winner from each scholarship category for consideration by the International Scholarship Committee by June 3, 2022.

If you have questions, please contact Eric Fasbender via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or phone at 815-774-4348. 

COVID RESOURCES

SWANA National has created a webpage with ample resources for managing waste and recycling. 

 

Sanitation Workers Support Fund

Solid waste and recycling collection is a critical and essential part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The men and women working in the waste and recycling collection industry are on the front lines of protecting human health and the environment. SWANA is collaborating with Glad to support sanitation workers across the United States and Canada personally affected by COVID-19 through the Sanitation Workers Support Fund. For workers in the front-line of waste and recycling collection, financial assistance may be applied for. Visit https://swana.org/initiatives/sanitation-workers-support-fund for further information on the application process.

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What's New with the Land of Lincoln Chapter

It is SWANA's mission to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste in North America. For over 50 years, SWANA has been the leading professional association in the solid waste field, serving over 10,000 members throughout North America, and thousands more with conferences, certifications, publications, and technical training courses.
Our membership includes local and state government officials; engineering and planning consultants; owners and operators of solid waste facilities and waste and recycling haulers. The Land of Lincoln Chapter offers many opportunities for solid waste professionals, including:
Periodic dinner meetings and workshops with featured speakers on relevant solid waste topics:
  • Solid waste facility tours
  • Annual fundraising event to support award of a college scholarship
  • Annual fall business meeting to elect officers
  • Chapter-sponsored professional networking events
  • Partnership with SWANA’s national headquarters to provide members with education, training and certification benefits
The Land of Lincoln Chapter of SWANA invites you to participate in our many activities. For additional information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Chapter President.
 

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SWANA Land of Lincoln Chapter
2037 P.O. Box 2037
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60138
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