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Rural Alaska Landfill Operators (RALO) Training
RALO : October 11-13, 2011: Anchorage, Alaska
The RALO course is for the designated landfill operator and administrator in a village with a Class III landfill or open dump, and focuses on the duties of the landfill operator, their personal safety, and the safety of the village. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the landfill operator's role to keep the village clean and the landfill free from harmful substances. Participants will learn about landfill regulations and requirements, household hazardous waste, waste separation and screening, waste reduction and segregation, recycling, personal protection equipment, and much more. These courses are hosted by Alaska Forum, Inc with trainers and expertise provided in cooperation with Solid Waste Administration of North America, (SWANA), Alaska Chapter. Total Reclaim will provide a training regarding electronic and other potentially hazardous wastes. The presentation will include general information on e-waste, as well as how to safely package, stage, and ship materials for recycle. With grant support from the USDA, the Alaska Forum is able to provide a limited number of $500 reimbursement scholarships for qualified attendee travel expenses. RALO Applications are available here. |
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Solid Waste Administration (SWA) Training
Solid Waste Administration Training addresses solid waste administration and management factors on the community and environmental program side. This training discusses staff training, short range and long range planning, and technical assistance. Topics include how village residents may minimize community health risks via improving their own disposal practices (e.g. avoiding the sites during burning, keeping access clear, and cessation of in-town barrel burning) and management of the landfill. Topics also cover planning for any future financially feasible and community-appropriate facility improvements.
This course will focus on Tribal environmental management capacity in the area of comprehensive solid waste management, including grant procurement, by providing region specific resources and networking opportunities to Tribal environmental specialists, technicians, and city staff. SWA is an essential course for anyone directly involved in solid waste management in the rural communities.
This Alaska Forum, Inc. training is provided in partnership with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, Solid Waste Association of North America, Alaska Chapter, U.S. Department of Environmental Coordination, the Environmental Protection Agency and other Alaska solid waste professionals.
With grant support from the USDA, a limited number of reimbursable travel scholarships are available for qualified attendee travel expenses.
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SWA : May 24-26, 2011: Anchorage, AlaskaCompleted
Applications and Information:
- RALO Applications are available here.
For further information please contact:
Alaska Forum
P.O. Box 212409, Anchorage, AK 99521-2409
Toll Free Msg. & Fax Line: (888) 301-0185
Email: info@akforum.org
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