ABOUT THE NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER The Northern New England Chapter of SWANA was officially formed in 1998, with our chapter By-Laws ratified in 2000. Since that time, we have grown to 85 members strong, with a diverse board of directors representing three New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Our chapter convenes three times a year, typically once in each member state, to discuss relevant solid waste issues. Annual Business Meeting Typically held in August or September in New Hampshire, the Annual Business Meeting and Conference is a great opportunity to network with fellow solid waste members, to learn about upcoming changes in the solid waste industry, and to maintain continuing education for professional accreditation. Our technical conferences typically include a three-hour technical session and a site tour. Technical Conferences SWANA's Northern New England Chapter sponsors three one-day technical conferences per year which rotate between Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. These conferences are another great opportunity to meet with other solid waste professionals, get up to speed on upcoming solid waste trends, take tours of local facilities, and earn units towards continuing education credits. Recent topics for technical conferences include Landfill Gas to Energy, Bioreactor Landfills, Construction and Demolition Fines, Universal Waste, and Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal. Conference attendees have also had the opportunity to tour the Pine Tree Landfill (Bangor, Maine) and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Facility (Hanover, New Hampshire).  Training Courses In the past, the Northern New England Chapter has offered training concurrent with our technical conferences on Hazardous Waste Screening, Health and Safety Training for Municipal Solid Waste Operators, and Training of Sanitary Landfill Operating Personnel. This year, the Northern New England Chapter of SWANA in cooperation with the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) are pleased to provide the Managing MSW Recycling Systems Certification course at NRRA’s 26th Annual Recycling Conference & Expo.    Click Here for More Information... Managing MSW Recycling Systems Course NRRA’s 26th Annual Recycling Conference & Expo June 4 – June 7, 2007 Sheraton Nashua Hotel Nashua, New Hampshire Steve Parker Memorial Scholarship The Northern New England Chapter holds an annual scholarship competition in remembrance of Steve Parker, a founding NNE chapter member and long time International Board Director who died tragically in 2004. The scholarships are for junior/senior undergraduate students pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other major related to the field of solid waste management. Applications are due to the Chapter Scholarship Committee by May 1st of each year. The Chapter winners are forwarded to the SWANA International Scholarship Committee for consideration in the Grant H. Flint scholarship program. Download scholarship notice and application below.