2007 Calendar of Events Take a look at what's happening!  January - April     May - August     September - December         January - April January 17: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 298-6944 one week prior to the meeting. February:  E-newsletter distributed; contact Angela Boeshans at 701-650-8857 to submit articles.  See the last issue on our publications page. February 5: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting In-person meeting to plan the symposium; 6:30 p.m. in Grand Forks If you have ideas you would like to see presented at the conference this year, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 prior to the meeting. February 6: NE ND Solid Waste & Recycling Workshop Grand Forks, ND: Alerus Center, East Side, Door #5 Time: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., lunch included Sponsored by: the NDSWRA, ND Dept. of Health - Div. of Waste Management, the City of Grand Forks and Waste Management, Inc. Topics: Ways to Reduce (composting, wood waste management, integrated waste management, inert waste landfills), Recycling Opportunities (markets, cooperative ideas, standard recyclables as well as electronics recycling and household hazardous waste) Members: $10/person or Non-Members: $15/person See the Disposal Branch link for a registration form or contact Angela Boeshans at 701-650-8857 to register or for more information. February 21: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 298-6944 one week prior to the meeting. February 27- March 2: Landfill Operator Training  Sponsored by: ND Dept. of Health - Division of Waste Mangement Location: Environmental Training Center, Bismarck Contact: Brad Torgerson, ND Dept. of Health, 701-328-5165, btorgers@nd.gov   March 28: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. April: Regular newsletter distributed; contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to submit articles. April 17: Construction & Demolition and Backyard Burning Training Session New Town, ND: 4 Bears Casino Time: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., supper included Sponsored by: the NDSWRA through an EPA grant Topics: C&D Recycling, Backyard and Open Burning Issues, Concrete and Wood Recycling, Consumer/Community Recycling, Abandoned Buildings and more Contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to register April 18: Construction & Demolition and Backyard Burning Training Session Dickinson, ND: City Hall Time: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., supper included Sponsored by: the NDSWRA through an EPA grant Topics: C&D Recycling, Backyard and Open Burning Issues, Concrete and Wood Recycling, Consumer/Community Recycling, Abandoned Buildings and more Contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to register April 22: Earth Day April 24: Construction & Demolition and Backyard Burning Training Session Valley City, ND: Eagles Club Time: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., supper included Sponsored by: the NDSWRA through an EPA grant Topics: C&D Recycling, Backyard and Open Burning Issues, Concrete and Wood Recycling, Consumer/Community Recycling, Abandoned Buildings and more Contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to register April 25: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. April 26: Construction & Demolition and Backyard Burning Training Session Devils Lake, ND: Great American Inn on Highway 2 Time: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., supper included Sponsored by: the NDSWRA through an EPA grant Topics: C&D Recycling, Backyard and Open Burning Issues, Concrete and Wood Recycling, Consumer/Community Recycling, Abandoned Buildings and more Contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to register May - August May 9: Construction & Demolition and Backyard Burning Training Session Bismarck, ND: ND Dept. of Health Environmental Training Center Time: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., supper included Sponsored by: the NDSWRA through an EPA grant Topics: C&D Recycling, Backyard and Open Burning Issues, Concrete and Wood Recycling, Consumer/Community Recycling, Abandoned Buildings and more Contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to register May 23: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. June: Regular newsletter distributed; contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to submit articles. June 27: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. June 30: Early Bird Deadline for Exhibitor Registration $300 Early Bird Rate; see the conference page for a registration form and details. $375 after June 30, 2007 Includes: Booth, seminar/meals for up to 3 people, one year membership (newsletter, workshop announcements, web link, etc.), and a business card ad in our newsletter (for early bird registration).  July: Newsletter with details of the 2007 Symposium will be out. Includes: Schedule of Events, Golf Tournament, Attendee Registration Form, Hotel Information,  Scholarship Details, and more! Contact: Angela at (701) 650-8857 for details  View or print out the newsletter (PDF). July 25: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. August: E-newsletter distributed; contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to submit articles. August 22: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. August 27-30: Wyoming Solid Waste & Recycling Association's Annual Conference Parkway Plaza, Casper, WY Registration: $175 (plus membership dues) Visit this page for the conference schedule, registration and more. September - December September 5: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. September 11: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting In person at the 12th annual symposium, 11:00 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. September 11-13: 12th Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Symposium Seven Seas, Mandan, ND Sponsored by: NDSWRA, ND Division of Community Services and the ND Dept. of Health Members and Non-Members welcome! Don't miss the Annual Golf Tournament, Tours and Social on Sept. 11th Annual Board Meeting during the noon luncheon on Sept. 12th For more information, contact: Angela Boeshans, (701) 650-8857 September 13: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting In person following the 12th annual symposium, 1:00 p.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. September 11-14: Yellowstone Greening/Waste Not Montana Conference Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, MT Registration: $195 prior to Sept. 1 or $250 after this date Visit this page for the conference schedule, registration and more. September 16-19: National Recycling Coalition's Annual Congress & Expo Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO Registration: $605 for NRC members (or $750 for non-members) until August 31 Visit this page for the conference schedule, registration and more. September 18-21: South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association's Annual Conference and Trade Show Watertown Events Center, Watertown, SD Registration: $200 for SDSWMA members (or $250 for non-members) Visit this page for the conference schedule, registration and more. October: E-newsletter distributed; contact Angela Boeshans at 701-650-8857 to submit articles. October 22-24: Recycling Association of MN/SWANA Fall Conference University of Minnesota's St. Paul Campus Visit this page for the conference schedule, registration and more. October 24: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. November 15: America Recycles Day Contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 for your ARD information pack (posters). November 28: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. December:  Regular newsletter distributed; contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to submit articles. December 11: Disposal and Recycling Workshop Minot, ND: Minot Public Library Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by: the NDSWRA and Western Plains Consulting Topics: Local Recycling Highlights, Electronics Recycling, SHARPS disposal, ink jet cartridge and cell phone recycling, consumer recycling, free exchange programs Contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 to register December 19: NDSWRA Board of Directors Meeting Conference call: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. If you have questions or issues that you would like brought forward at the meeting, please contact Angela at (701) 650-8857 one week prior to the meeting. Back to the top

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