Transforming Waste to a Resource

SWANA is an organization of professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy and research.

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Resources

2024 Awards

SWANA is calling for nominations for the 2024 SWANA Awards and Scholarships. Submit your nominations to propel our communities forward.

Strategic Plan

SWANA’s five-year Strategic Plan – Forward, Together, reaffirms our Core Purpose.

Student Design Competition

The SWANA Student Design Competition is a student team competition to solve real world problems faced by solid waste professionals.

Safety Pledge

Show your commitment to protecting yourself and others from harm every day.

Slow Down to Get Around

Slow Down to Get Around is a national safety campaign reminding motorists to drive more carefully when near waste and recycling collection vehicles.

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Events

Mid-Atlantic Chapter - Managing Composting Programs

Nov 4 - 6, 2024

Alabama Chapter Fall Forum

Nov 6 - 8, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Transfer Station Operator

Nov 7, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Canadian HHW Operations

Nov 8, 2024

Unlock Your Future: Opportunities for Students and YPs

Nov 14, 2024

SWANA Day/ AGM 2024

Nov 27, 2024

Ontario Chapter - Leachate Management Course

Dec 2, 2024

A Year of Plastic: Uncovering Household Waste and Reduction

Dec 5, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Disaster Debris

Dec 10 - 11, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Operation Basics

Dec 12 - 13, 2024

New Year, New Connections

Jan 16, 2025

AL Chapter - Manager of Landfill Operations

Jan 22 - 24, 2025

Localized Circular Economy Solutions: Phoenix's Microfactory

Jan 29, 2025

Young, Capable, and Ready

Feb 26, 2025

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 26 - 28, 2025

Annual Western Regional Symposium

Apr 7 - 10, 2025

Texas State Conference

Apr 20 - 23, 2025

Annual Northwest Regional Symposium

Apr 23 - 25, 2025

Region 4 Joint Conference

Apr 29 - May 1, 2025

SC Palmetto Chapter Spring Conference

May 14 - 16, 2025

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2025

Mississippi Chapter Fall Conference

Oct 14 - 15, 2025

Canadian SWANA Conference

May 13 - 15, 2026

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 5 - 7, 2026

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News

SWANA Releases 2024 ARF Report on Organic Waste and CO2 Emissions

October 24, 2024

SWANA ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW EVENT FOR 2025 THAT SHIFTS EMPHASIS TO WASTE AS A RESOURCE

October 22, 2024

SWANA WELCOMES OVER 1,200 WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS TO WASTECON® 2024 FOR KNOWLEDGE-SHARING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND UNIQUE NETWORKING FUN

October 22, 2024

SWANA Announces New Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

October 20, 2024

SWANA RESPONDS TO THE RECENT HURRICANES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF THE SOLID WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

October 8, 2024

SWANA Executive Leader Joins the Tire Recycling Foundation to Lend Expertise for a Sustainable Future

September 25, 2024

In Memoriam of SWANA's First President, Lanny M. Hickman

September 4, 2024

SWANA Submits Comments on Proposed Regulations for Waste Sector Methane Emissions

August 30, 2024

SWANA Announces Winners of 2024 Awards for Professional Achievement, Safety, and Young Professionals

August 21, 2024

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