Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association

11/15/2023

Senior Project Staff/Project Manager position available
The Senior Project Staff/Project Manager will assist NEWMOA staff with executing a variety of projects, including the areas of solid waste and hazardous waste management, waste site cleanup and brownfields redevelopment.

10/02/2023

NEWMOA is Hiring: Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste & Waste Site Cleanup – Senior Project Staff or Project Manager

The Senior Project Staff/Project Manager will assist NEWMOA staff with executing a variety of projects, including the areas of solid waste and hazardous waste management, waste site cleanup and brownfields redevelopment.

For the job description and how to apply, go to:

10/02/2023

NEWMOA is Hiring: Senior Project Staff/Project Manager

The Project Staff/Project Manager will assist NEWMOA staff with executing a variety of projects, with a focus on the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2), which supports members in reducing toxics use and finding safer alternatives to chemicals in commerce.

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09/23/2023

Closed Landfills: Hazards & Best Practices – What You Need to Know

September 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (eastern)



Most towns have at least one old closed landfill. These old landfills present ongoing liabilities and obligations. The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) is wrapping up a project to help increase awareness of and improve the management of old closed solid waste landfills. Join this FREE webinar to learn about:

- the liabilities presented by closed landfills

- best management practices

- lessons learned through the project

- the free publications developed through the project that can help you: a guide to best management practices, an inspection checklist, and a municipal responsibility reminder checklist

Presenter: Jennifer Griffith, Project Manager at NEWMOA

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06/30/2023

Revitalizing New England: Brownfields Summit 2024
May 29 - 30, 2024 (Save the Dates)

The goals of the Summit are to:

- Share information about the financial incentives, liability protections, technical and other assistance available for brownfields development from federal and state governments
- Promote best practice and lessons learned across states and tribes
- Provide an opportunity to increase networking and information-sharing among key stakeholders

More Information:

The second Revitalizing New England: Brownfields Summit will held May 29 & 30, 2024 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine Call for Sponsors! [PDF] The Northeast […]

05/25/2023

What Regulators Want: Quality Site Assessments & Investigations Using the Conceptual Site Model Approach
June 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
At the University of Massachusetts Lowell Inn & Conference Center in Lowell, MA

This in-person workshop will focus on the basics of conducting a Site Assessment and a Site Investigation, including developing and revising the conceptual site model (CSM). Experienced practitioners can benefit from a refocus on fundamentals and lessons learned. The workshop is also a great learning opportunity for new and junior staff. It will also be a great networking opportunity with state regulatory staff and consultants.

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At the University of Massachusetts Lowell Inn & Conference Center in Lowell, MA This in-person workshop will focus on the basics of conducting a Site Assessment and a Site Investigation, […]

05/08/2023

What Regulators Want: Quality Site Assessments & Investigations Using the Conceptual Site Model Approach

Please join the Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) for an in-person one-day workshop offered in four locations! Note the revised title of the Workshops. Visit the workshop webpage for more information, including the agenda and registration at

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05/02/2023

NEWMOA Announces Public Comment Period on Draft Model PFAS Legislation

The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association, Inc. (NEWMOA) is inviting interested parties to submit comments on the Draft PFAS Prevention Model Act, for advancing reduction of the use of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. The public comment period for the Draft Model Legislation is open until June 29, 2023 midnight Eastern.

The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association, Inc. (NEWMOA) invites you to submit comments on the NEWMOA Draft PFAS Prevention Model Legislation, for advancing reduction of the use of per and polyfluoroalkyl […]

04/11/2023

EPR for Packaging & Bottle Bill Programs: How Can They Coexist?
April 13, 2:00 – 3:30 Eastern

The joint NEWMOA and NERC free webinar will provide an opportunity to hear from experts on EPR for packaging and bottle bill programs and how these two systems can work together. Presenters include:
• Peter Spendelow, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
• Heidi Sanborn, National Stewardship Action Council
• Allen Langdon, Circular Materials

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04/05/2023

Hear from NEWMOA’s recently retired Executive Director Terri Goldberg about her experiences with and observations on her years of work on recycling, solid waste management and pollution prevention on this informative podcast!

Pull up a chair and join Gretchen and Waneta in conversation with Terri Goldberg. Terri has had an extensive career in recycling, solid waste, and pollution prevention. She is retiring from her role as Executive Director of the Northeast Waste

02/24/2023

EPR for Packaging & Bottle Bill Programs: How Can They Coexist?
April 13, 2:00 – 3:30 Eastern

The joint NEWMOA and NERC free webinar will provide an opportunity to hear from experts on EPR for packaging and bottle bill programs and how these two systems can work together. Presenters include:

- Peter Spendelow, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
- Heidi Sanborn, National Stewardship Action Council
- Allen Langdon, Circular Materials

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02/08/2023

Collaborative Solutions to Automate MRFs
March 16, 1:30 - 3:00 PM EST

Please join the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) to learn about complementary automated technologies for MRFs. The Seminar will feature two collaborative solutions to MRF technologies—robotics and AI.

Presenters:
Nick Doyle, Key Account Manager, TOMRA
Jon Gertsmeier, National Sales Director, AMP Robotics

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Please join the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) to learn about complementary automated technologies for MRFs. Investing in new technology leads to many questions for MRF owners. The Seminar features two collaborative solutions t...