LaBella to Lead Training and Present at the Tennessee Solid Waste Directors Association’s 2026 Fall Conference
Members of LaBella’s Waste & Recycling team will share their expertise at the 2026 Fall Conference of the Tennessee Solid Waste Directors Association (TSWDA), being held October 26–28 in Cookeville, Tennessee.
On Monday, October 26, at 12:15 p.m., Training Program Manager Jeffrey Fantell, PE, will lead a regulatory training session for public convenience centers, transfer stations, and landfills. The training will address key considerations related to permitting, operations, compliance, and safety for solid waste facilities in Tennessee.
On Tuesday, October 27, at 9:30 a.m., Sustainability Manager Daniel Brooks, CHMP®, will present “Lithium Battery Safety,” providing an overview of basic battery chemistries and types, how they differ, and key battery hazards such as short-circuiting and thermal runaway. Daniel will also cover signs associated with damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) batteries, along with training requirements, emergency response, and first aid procedures that help ensure personnel safety in the event of a battery release, fire, or exposure.