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

Safety Resources

SWANA provides these safety resources to support our commitment to improving safety in the solid waste industry.

Applied Research Foundation

SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation (ARF) supports conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste issues selected by foundation subscribers.

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Events

Collaborative Just Culture® Program: An Evidence-Based Approach to Reducing Accidents and Injuries

Jan 28, 2026

Florida Chapter Winter Conference

Feb 2 - 4, 2026

Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division Meeting

Feb 26, 2026

Utah Beehive SWANA Chapter 2026 Symposium

Mar 8 - 13, 2026

Canadian SWANA Conference

May 13 - 15, 2026

Florida Chapter Summer Conference

Jul 19 - 21, 2026

News

SWANA, NWRA, and ReMA Release Draft Guide to Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Management at Materials Recovery Facilities

December 18, 2025

RCon™ 2025: A Landmark Success in Waste and Resource Management

November 19, 2025

SWANA Celebrates America Recycles Day with Special RCon™ Keynote

November 15, 2025

Waste and Recycling Leaders Gather in Columbus Ahead of America Recycles Day for Inaugural RCon™ Event

November 14, 2025

SWANA Unveils Future RCon™ Destinations: St. Louis in 2026 and Portland in 2027!

November 13, 2025

SWANA Launches Inaugural RCon ™: Empowering the Future of Resource Management

November 12, 2025

Fire Rover Joins SWANA as Corporate Partner to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Fire Prevention

October 27, 2025

SWANA to Host Joint Board Retreat of the National Stewardship Action Council, Stewardship Action Foundation at RCon™ 2025

October 7, 2025

SWANA & NWRA to Convene Fall Safety & Standards Meetings at RCon™ in Ohio

October 1, 2025