Councils & Institutes

Our institutes are policy-making groups that develop positions on national issues. Participants share information and ideas with other members through meetings and conference calls, receive exclusive information on federal legislation and develop and take positions on federal laws and regulations.

Our councils are groups of individuals attempting to better the solid wastes industry by exchanging information and ideas.

Chairman's Council

This group provides an opportunity for owners and senior managers at privately held companies to visit various waste facilities, including transfer stations, MRFs and landfills, as well as to share ideas about the industry and socialize. More info about Chairman's Council here.

EIA Women's Council

The mission of this council is to benefit the waste industry by the professional advancement of women through meaningful and useful education, assistance, support and mentoring. Open to members and non-members. More info about EIA's WC here.

Future Industry Leaders Alliance (FILA)

The mission of this alliance is to support and foster the career advancement of its members to improve and learn new business, financial, management and leadership skills. Open to members and non-members. More info about FILA here.

Landfill Institute

The members of this institute own or operate landfills, or provide consulting, engineering or legal services to landfill facilities. Open to NSWMA and WASTEC members. More info about Landfill Institute here.

Healthcare Waste Institute

Members of this institute are involved in the transport, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. They may also manufacture or distribute products used in the industry, or provide consulting, engineering or legal services to companies involved in this type of business. Open to NSWMA and WASTEC members. More info about the Healthcare Waste Institute here.