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2.5 Topic i: Training

MSW training and human resource development in North America takes place through several mechanisms, including: (a) meetings, conferences, workshops, and short courses sponsored by professional associations, trade associations, and government agencies; (b) higher education at universities and colleges; and (c) private and public continuing education courses. For example, the University of Wisconsin-Extension Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center provides solid and hazardous waste education to agencies, governments, and other organizations. It offers numerous publications, case studies, fact sheets, and correspondence courses on a wide variety of MSWM issues, such as composting, landfilling, MSW, pollution prevention, recycling, reduction and reuse, special wastes (e.g., tires, ink, antifreeze, batteries), and waste-to-energy systems. It also produces videos on recycling and source reduction. Dozens of courses on a wide variety of MSWM issues are also offered each year through the University of Wisconsin's Department of Engineering professional development program.

Another example is the Air and Waste Management Association, a nonprofit, technical, scientific, and educational organization with more than 16,000 members in 65 countries and chapters worldwide. It provides opportunities for technological exchange, professional development, public education, and networking. The Association produces a variety of publications designed for the working environmental professional. It also holds an annual meeting with about 175 technical sessions, as well as periodic international specialty conferences and courses. The Association offers a series of teachers' manuals, workshops, satellite seminars, videos, and 50-100 short continuing education courses each year.

The Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse (SWICH) and Solid Waste Assistance Program (SWAP), operated by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency, is yet another example. SWAP supplies MSWM professionals with the most up-to-date information on issues that impact the field. SWANA also runs nine MSW training courses, covering topics such as ground water monitoring, landfills, waste screening, recycling systems, MSW collection systems, transfer stations, financing, and integrated MSW management systems. It also sponsors an annual international solid waste exposition and numerous specialty symposia.

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