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. Ready to renew your SWANA membership? Click here.

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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.

Solid Waste Design Competition

The International Solid Waste 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

Florida Chapter Summer Conference

Jul 14 - 16, 2024

Pathways To Career Success: Insider Tips and Strategies

Jul 15, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Operation Basics

Jul 22 - 23, 2024

North Carolina Chapter Fall Conference

Sep 9 - 11, 2024

Pacific Chapter - Principles of Landfill Gas Management

Sep 10, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - NLC Disaster Debris

Sep 19 - 20, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Operation Basics

Sep 25 - 26, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - MOLO

Oct 3 - 10, 2024

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 7 - 9, 2024

Mississippi Chapter Fall Conference

Oct 15 - 17, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Leachate Management

Oct 21, 2024

WASTECON 2024

Oct 21 - 24, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Fire Training

Oct 23, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Transfer Station Operator

Nov 7, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Canadian HHW Operations

Nov 8, 2024

SWANA Day/ AGM 2024

Nov 27, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Disaster Debris

Dec 10 - 11, 2024

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Operation Basics

Dec 12 - 13, 2024

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 26 - 28, 2025

Annual Western Regional Symposium

Apr 7 - 10, 2025

Texas State Conference

Apr 20 - 23, 2025

Region 4 Joint Conference

Apr 29 - May 1, 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

Tammy Hayes Leads the Way: New Board of Directors Ready for FY2025

July 1, 2024

SWANA Joins the Canada Plastics Pact

June 27, 2024

New Report on the Performance of Seattle’s Zero Waste System Now Available to SWANA Members as a Free Membership Benefit

June 25, 2024

SWANA Applauds the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for Holding a Hearing on Efforts to Improve Reuse and Recycling

May 22, 2024

Jeremy O’Brien Selected to Join National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee

May 21, 2024

SOAR 2024: Advancing Solid Waste and Resource Management in Phoenix

May 14, 2024

SWANA Comments on EPA Proposed Regulations Regarding PFAS Designation as Hazardous Constituents

April 10, 2024

SWANA Submits Comments on Proposed EPA Regulations on Emissions and IRS Energy Tax Credit Definitions

April 1, 2024

SWANA Advocates for Exemption for Passive Receivers of PFAS

March 20, 2024

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