SWANA SC Palmetto Chapter upcoming events

SC SWANA SAFETY DAY (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In honor of South Carolina Safety Day on September 17th, the SC SWANA Palmetto Chapter is promoting National SWANA’s FIVE TO STAY ALIVE PLEDGE:

Want to promote safety at your facility on Safety Day and be eligible to win $200 in one of five drawings?

Display the FIVE TO STAY ALIVE flyer at your facility (click here to go to flyer and print), take a picture of it, and scan the QR Code to submit your picture to be eligible.

Entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 17th to win.

2026 RCon SWANA Conference (September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

RCon SWANA Conference*

September 29 - October 2, 2026

St. Louis, Missouri

*In 2025, RCon replaced the legacy events of SOAR and WASTECON

RCon™ 2026

Event Dates: September 29 – October 2, 2026

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

More than an event, RCon® is a new experience empowering waste and resource management leaders to reshape our industry’s future, turning challenges into solutions. RCon, powered by SWANA, reimagines a blended learning experience with technical training, roundtable discussions, keynote and concurrent sessions, and unique networking that achieves your professional goals.

Member & Group Registration Discounts

SWANA members always get the best deals! Non-members may register at standard registration rates, or join SWANA to unlock member discounts for RCon and more SWANA opportunities.

Bring your team and register a team of four or more for group registration discounts. View the 2026 RCon rates to see options as you make your plan.

Note: Be alert for phishing emails or calls claiming to be SWANA staff selling hotels, registrations or contact lists. Official communications regarding RCon will come directly from a "swana.org" email. Those who have accepted proposals or who plan to exhibit should wait for further information before registering.

Trainings, Tours & More on the Agenda

The educational line-up including trainings, tours, and concurrent sessions are live on the agenda and open for registration.

Sort the agenda by keywords, session types, focus areas, dates, and more as you build your own agenda. View descriptions, speakers, learning objectives, PDHs and more on the RCon agenda.

View Agenda

View the 2026 RCon rates to see registration options as you make your plan to join thousands of waste and resource management professionals.

SC SWANA MEMBER MOLO AND SOLO TRAINING (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Landfill Supervisors and Equipment Operators:

NEED MOLO OR SOLO CEU/TRAINING?

REGISTER NOW FOR

Practical, Field-Tested Operational Training Workshop

for Equipment Operators and LF Supervisors

Date: October 22, 2026

Time: 10 am - 3 pm

Location: Saluda Shoals River Center, 220 Rolling Rock Rd, Seven Oaks, SC

Instructors: Marcia Papin, Greenville County SWA and Mark Bailey, Blanchard Machinery Company

CEUs: Approved by SCDES for 4 Hours of MOLO/SOLO CEUs

Cost: $25 per person ($5.25 per CEU - that's a deal!)

Lunch will be provided

Topics

Equipment Safety
Landfill Compaction
Building Efficient Working Faces
Pushing Up vs. Pushing Down
Drainage Management
Bench Construction
Drainage Pipe Failures and Repairs
Establishing Clarity for Safe Backing at the Tipping Pad
Tipping Pad Construction and Maintenance
Operator Accountability & Team Coordination

Building Efficiency, Extending Airspace, and Protection Infrastructure

REGISTER HERE