SWANA launches new project for Canadian landfill managers

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has launched a project to develop a Canadian adaptation of its new Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) course and exam.

According to SWANA, the “Canadianized” course and exam will retain the industry best management practices appropriate for landfills in the U.S. and Canada and will incorporate Canadian specifics appropriate for Canadian audiences.

Toronto-based Dillon Consulting, an employee-owned professional consulting firm, was selected to lead this effort. With more than 20 offices and 900 employees across Canada, Dillon handles projects in every province of Canada.

“Dillon’s national reach was an important consideration in selecting a team to manage this project since the Canadian adaptation of the MOLO course and exam must reflect national standards, not those specific to a particular province or region,” says Arminda Valles-Hall, SWANA director of education.

"Dillon is proud to support SWANA in preparing a Canadian version of their MOLO course. We're looking forward to utilizing our cross-Canada experience to adapt a [uniquely] Canadian perspective on landfill management," adds Dave Lake, Dillon associate and landfill design engineer.

Working alongside Dillon are Canadian-based subject matter experts who will help identify and incorporate Canadian-specific references to add to or replace the U.S.-specific MOLO material.

“I’m excited to be working with SWANA and other landfill professionals across Canada to develop and modernize the Canadian MOLO course,” says Linda Churchill, senior environmental engineer of Waste Management Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario. “It is such an important project. This Canadian-specific course will provide current and relevant information for Canadian landfill development and operations.”

The Canadian adaptation of the MOLO course and exam are scheduled to be completed in spring 2022. To learn more about SWANA Certification and Training, visit here: https://swana.org/training-certification