Environmentalists. Every Day. America's Solid Waste Industry

WASTEC is preparing the 2010 edition of its Products & Services Directory, the annual “Yellow Pages” of solid waste and recycling equipment, OEM and aftermarket suppliers, and suppliers of technology and services provided by WASTEC members. Copies are distributed to WasteExpo attendees and procurement personnel throughout the solid waste industry, and additional copies are available upon request. As a member benefit, the directory has general listings for all WASTEC members’ products and services; more prominent display ads are available. To request information about these opportunities, contact Christine Hutcherson at chutcherson@envasns.org.

The EIA Women’s Council is pleased to offer an educational scholarship program for NSWMA and WASTEC member employees and their dependents. This program assists qualified individuals in pursuit of undergraduate or graduate education related to a career in the environmental industry. It has awarded scholarships to nearly a dozen people during the last three years. In 2010, scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded. The submission deadline is March 31. Visit www.environmentalistseveryday.org/womenscouncil for more information.

WASTEC is calling for nominations for is annual WASTEC Awards: This program is a unique opportunity for WASTEC member companies to recognize their best employees who excel in engineering, production or sales and marketing. WASTEC Employees of the Year demonstrate diligence and ingenuity. The deadline for 2010 WASTEC Awards nominations is January 15, 2010. Find the nomination form here.

NSWMA is calling for Driver of the Year Award nominations. This program seeks to honor drivers who have upheld the field of solid waste management as an honorable occupation and who have conducted themselves and operated their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. It is a great way for companies and municipalities to recognize their best and safest drivers. All nominees receive a gift package and certificate of appreciation. Finalists also receive a personalized plaque. The winner in each category is honored in person at Waste Expo and receives a commemorative gift and $1000 cash prize. The deadline for 2010 DOY awards is December 11, 2009. Find the necessary nomination form here.

EIA is calling for nominations for its Hall of Fame Awards. The Hall of Fame recognizes leaders in the waste industry that have been actively engaged in the business for at least 25 years. Inductees into the leadership ranks of the EIA Hall of Fame include former and current presidents, chief operating officers, and senior executives of hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal operations, trade associations, consulting firms, and manufacturing facilities. The deadline for 2010 EIA Hall of Fame Awards nominations is January 8, 2010. Find the nomination form here.