Join SWANA

Advance with SWANA
The Leading Professional Association in the Solid Waste Field

Advance Your Career with SWANA Member Benefits Such As:

Members Only Information - Over 1,000 presentations are housed on SWANA's eLibrary including past presentations, papers and reports. Unlike random documents you may find online, the documents in SWANA's eLibrary have all been vetted by leading professionals within municipal solid waste management.

Chapter Involvement - As a member of SWANA, you would also become a member of your local SWANA chapter. Connect with local members to discuss state/provincial regulations and MSW issues unique to your region while increasing your network locally.

MSW Management - This bi-monthly publication is the official magazine of SWANA and provides members with the latest information on municipal solid waste management.

Leadership Opportunities - Members have the opportunity to volunteer for a variety of projects in different capacities. From writing an article to leading your chapter, the opportunities to accelerate your leadership skills are available to those up to the challenge.

Advance Your Organization
A stronger employee makes for a stronger organization. Increasing your knowledge base, making connections and having access to resources will translate into more efficient operations, innovative ideas and enhanced communication.

Advance the Environmentally and Economically Sound Management of Municipal Solid Waste
Get members only advocacy updates and have a hand in guiding SWANA's legislative and regulatory efforts to advance the environmentally and economically sound management of MSW. Members of SWANA also have an opportunity to join our Applied Research Foundation, whch guides research to further the practice.

Membership Dues Categories - Your first year's dues includes your SWANA chapter dues.

Public Sector Membership: $189
You are eligible if you are an employee of a public agency or a non-profit or tax-exempt organization.

Private Sector Individual Member: $353
You are eligible if you are an employee of a for-profit organization that furnishes goods or services.

Small Business Individual Member: $250
You are eligible if you are an employee of a company with ten (10) or fewer full-time employees or work for an independent solid waste hauling company with an annual gross revenue of less than $10 million.

Student Member: $62
You are eligible if you are a full-time student. A copy of your current class schedule must be submitted.

Retired Member: $72
You are eligible if you are retired from service (ceased full-time employment) in the field of solid waste management.

Joining SWANA is one decision that we truly believe can have a profound impact on your career. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Member Services Team at 1-800-GO-SWANA (467-9262).

All individuals signing up for SWANA membership and who have their membership payment posted in our system will be receiving membership ID cards (30)days from the date of joining.

The CND exchange rate is calculated monthly for payment by check. If you pay for membership via credit card, the exchange rate is calculated the day of the transaction.