Each spring the Evergreen (WA and MT), Beaver (OR and ID), and Pacific (BC and Yukon) chapters hold a joint Northwest Symposium. Join solid waste industry professionals from a wide variety of specialized fields, where members come to exchange information and learn from technical experts.
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Registration
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Program
Tuesday
Tours (separate cost) to T-Mobile Park, Lumen Field, Georgetown Brewery and the Everett Landfill Redevelopment. (Morning refreshments and lunch included)
Join Sponsors and attendees at the Sponsor Social in the Ballroom from 4:30-7:30 PM.
A Young Professionals Mentor Match Event will follow from 7:30-8:30 PM.
Wednesday/Thursday
The symposium program will include sessions on:
Organics Management Planning
Aging Transfer Facilities Planning
Waste Systems’ Financial Impacts (zero waste and funding opportunities)
Emerging Landfill Industry Trends (PFAS, liner, leachate, and landfill gas)
Sustainability, Recycling, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Each symposium, join us for site tours planned near the symposium where you’ll visit locations that feature recycling, organics, and solid waste processing and transportation.
Your company or organization has the opportunity to showcase itself to hundreds of solid waste management professionals by being a sponsor or exhibitor at the next SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium. The symposium attracts a large number of delegates that represent public and private sector organizations in the Pacific Northwest solid waste industry. We have many options for sponsorship loaded with value-added benefits made available before each symposium.
Thank you sponsors!
Gold Level
Silver Level
Bronze Level
Charging Station
Banquet
Meal Sponsors
Entertainment
Technical Sessions
YP/Student Event
Friends of SWANA
Scholarships
The SWANA Evergreen Chapter offers scholarships to attend the symposium to college students and AmeriCorps members interested in working in the solid waste/materials management fields. Scholarship benefits include:
Paid registration
Paid accommodation
Match with a mentor in the field
To be eligible, scholarship applicants must be 18 by April 21, 2026 and live in SWANA’s northwest region (WA, OR, MT, ID, BC, and Yukon). Preference will be given to SWANA members living in the chapter area (WA and MT).
Congratulations to our 2026 Scholarship Winners:
Tata Serebryany Laura Ellis Chun Hei Lam
Scholarship Winners
Saré Campbell
Washington Service Corps
Environmental Outreach Coordinator
Read Saré’s Bio
Saré Campbell serves with Washington Service Corps as an environmental outreach coordinator in Clark County, WA. She attended college at Montana State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Earth Science. During undergrad, Saré conducted three years of geochronology research and volunteered with a local non-profit promoting educational campaigns to reduce single-use plastic use around the community. Currently, with Clark County Public Health, she supports the solid waste environmental outreach team. Saré works with local schools to help install waste sorting systems and educate students about composting, and she conducts outreach to transition Clark County businesses to utilize municipal compost. She has enjoyed learning about the many layers of solid waste management through her service with AmeriCorps and is very grateful to meet more of the community during the NW Regional Symposium.
Joey Teresi
University of Washington
Graduate Student
Read Joey’s Bio
Joey is a current graduate student at the University of Washington pursuing a masters degree in Environmental Health Sciences. Before resuming his academic career, he was employed in the environmental consulting industry for nearly four years. He performed a variety of tasks including hazardous material surveys, indoor air quality assessments, groundwater monitoring well compliance sampling, abatement and remediation oversight activities, and Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. Joey’s general interests include environmental geology, environmental health, water resource management, renewable resources, environmental monitoring and compliance, sustainable communities, and environmental justice.
Anna Seweryniak
Evans School of Public Policy & Governance
Graduate Student
Read Anna’s Bio
In her current role as an intern for Seattle Public Utilities, Anna works to improve recycling and composting across multifamily properties in the city. She is also wrapping up her Master’s in Public Administration at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. As part of this program, she and her consulting team are collaborating with the Washington State Department of Health to collect and analyze drinking water rates and shutoffs across the state. Anna’s areas of interest include environmental policy, social justice, sustainable food systems, program management, and accountability. After graduation, she hopes to continue working towards a circular economy and alignment of consumer behavior with overarching sustainability goals. In her free time, you can find Anna with a cup of coffee and a puzzle, hiking up or snowboarding down mountains, or training her dog.
Ivette Pinochet
University of Washington
Graduate Student
Read Ivette’s Bio
Ivette is a chemical engineer with over ten years of experience in the consulting business, primarily focused on the mining industry. She spent five years in engineering design and five years in customer-facing technical sales roles at companies like Jacobs and Brass. Her passion for environmental responsibility has driven her to pursue a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Washington, where she is currently in her final year. Throughout her studies, she has had the privilege of working alongside exceptional mentors and has been given the opportunity to lead a project exploring sustainable methods of removing toxic contaminants from landfill water. This project has taught her the importance of leadership, creativity, and resilience in finding new technologies that positively impact communities. Ivette is excited to continue her career in water treatment processes and apply her expertise to contributing to a more sustainable world.
Noell Evans
AmeriCorps
VISTA
Read Noell’s Bio
Noell grew up in Northern Virginia and went to university in Virginia as well to get a degree in international affairs. She recently moved out to Montana to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA and work on various sustainability projects. She is extremely passionate about issues pertaining to environmental stewardship. Our environment is a limited resource, and as such it is important that we work to maintain it. That is why Noell is particularly interested in effective waste management strategies. Taking steps to reduce overall waste production through techniques such as recycling, upcycling, and reduced consumption are all crucial for keeping our environment clean and healthy. After her service term, Noell plans to continue to collaborate with local governments to implement sustainable waste management measures in communities across America.
Henry Canafax
AmeriCorps
VISTA
Read Henry’s Bio
Henry is currently serving a 10.5-month long AmeriCorps service term with Clark County Public Health in Vancouver, Washington. In his position as the Environmental Outreach Coordinator for the Green Neighbors Program, he does residential outreach regarding waste reduction, recycling, composting, etc. Environmental sustainability is a topic near and dear to his heart, which is part of the reason he enjoys his current position so much. Henry graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Global Resource Systems and Environmental Studies, as well as a minor in Agronomy.
Young Professionals
Young Professionals Mentor Match Event
Have you ever been caught in a situation where you have a question that seems too dumb to ask your Project Manager or Client? Do you ever want to pick the brains of industry experts but have no idea where to start? Do you work in a setting where you’re the only employee with less than 10 or 20 years of experience? Are you curious who the most fun people are to drink with this evening?? All of these questions and more will be answered Tuesday night at 7:30 pm at the 2023 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium’s Young Professional Mentor Match Event! Grab some drinks (must be 21 to attend) and swing on over after Tuesday night’s Social for our high energy speed-dating style mentor match event. You will get the opportunity to speak with several industry experts, meet other regional YPs, and open doors for future relationships and opportunities. Our goal is to provide YPs a stress-free opportunity to meet industry experts to develop mentorship opportunities, develop friendships with other regional YPs, and have an awesome after-party!
If you have any questions about the event, or if you are a Mentor interested in attending, please reach out to the SWANA Region 11 YP Representative, Nigel Baummer, at . We look forward to seeing you all there!
Socials and Entertainment
In addition to learning and networking, we love to have a great time. Don’t miss these opportunities for an evening of amazing food, drinks and fun.
Tuesday, April 18 Sponsor Social and Young Professionals Mentor Match Event
Everyone’s invited to the Sponsor Social from 4:30 – 7:30 in the Ballroom where you’ll enjoy complimentary drinks and food while networking with Sponsor Exhibitors and other attendees. Following the Sponsor Social, keep the party going by joining the Young Professionals Mixer.
Wednesday, April 19 Banquet and Entertainment
Our banquets are known for incredible food and amazing entertainment! You’ll enjoy close-up magic from Nate Jester during our no-host cocktail hour from 5:00-6:00 pm and again for a full show during the banquet from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Nate Jester is an award-winning Seattle-based Magician specializing in magic, mind reading, and comedy. Nate has devoted countless hours to mastering sleight-of-hand magic and stage illusions. His love for the art began with a single deck of cards more than 28 years ago. His professional abilities and personable character emanate throughout each performance. His impeccable talent has established him as one of the nation’s leading magical entertainers. With a list of clients including Microsoft, Pepsi, McDonald’s, Intel, Google, Facebook, and Nintendo, Nate’s reputation as the Ace of Illusions clearly speaks for itself.
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operators) Training
$230 (this training is not included with Symposium registration and is a separate fee)
