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Published On: May 4th, 2022

Andrew Copley to Present on Improvements in Solid Waste Industry at the VRA & SWANA Sharing Solutions 2022 Conference at Virginia Beach

Andrew Copley, E.I.T. (Virginia) will present “Proof is in the Data: Assessing the Need for Ground Improvement” for the Improvements in Solid Waste Industry Session at the VRA & SWANA Sharing Solutions 2022 Conference at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront on May 5, 2022.

Andrew’s co-presenter is Robert Swan, from HD Concrete Floors, who will present “Tipping Floors: Solutions for Improving Durability, Environmental Compliance and Considerations for Repairs.” The moderator for the Improvements in Solid Waste Industry Session will be Kristie Hooper.

Andrew Copley is an Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia, with solid waste industry and process design and wastewater treatment experience. Andrew also has experience in GPS surveying, field work, AutoCAD, and specification editing. His fieldwork experience includes GPS survey assistance; GPS surveying; stormwater and sanitary sewer construction monitoring; locating sewer structures; and testing sewer structures.

Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) & Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) – Old Dominion Chapter Joint Conference will include 40 exhibits and 30 speakers, showcasing experts and influencers in the field of recycling and solid waste, discussing innovations, new ideas, and better ways to recycle.

The VRA is a statewide coalition of more than 200 individuals, municipalities, recycling and green businesses, and organizations dedicated to promoting and realizing the economic, social and environmental benefits of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and diversion.

Description

The Improvements in Solid Waste Industry Session will feature Andrew Copley’s presentation “Proof is in the Data: Assessing the Need for Ground Improvement,” which will discuss Geosyntec’s use of instrumentation to collect groundwater data under a landfill cell to check for rising groundwater levels and possible slope stability issues.

More Information

About the VRA/SWANA Joint 2022 Annual Conference: Annual Conference – Virginia Recycling Association (vrarecycles.org)
About VRA: About VRA – Virginia Recycling Association (vrarecycles.org)
For consultation regarding groundwater and solid waste innovation, contact Andrew Copley at acopley@geosyntec.com