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

SWANApalooza 2020 Keynotes

Individual SWANApalooza sessions are now available for purchase! Session recordings are available for download.

Donations

Please help SWANA deliver important services by making a donation. Your support helps ensure a huge impact today, tomorrow, and in the future!

Sanitation Workers Support Fund

SWANA is teaming up with Glad to provide financial assistance to front-line solid waste and recycling collection workers impacted by COVID-19.

Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The solid waste industry copes with health and safety risks related to coronavirus (COVID-19). SWANA provides guidance to the solid waste industry.

Safety Resources

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

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

Pacific Chapter - Manager of Landfill Operations

Oct 26 - 28, 2020

Virginia Chapter - 2020 Conference - CANCELLED

Oct 27 - 30, 2020

Low-Cost and Community Driven City Compost Programs

Oct 28, 2020

MASSRecycle Recycling Virtual Conference

Oct 28 - 29, 2020

Washington Evergreen Chapter - Technical Session

Oct 28, 2020

New Jersey Chapter Annual Meeting

Oct 30, 2020

Pacific Chapter - Manager of Landfill Operations

Nov 2 - 4, 2020

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Operations Basics Course

Nov 3 - 4, 2020

Northern Lights Chapter - Transfer Station Operator Course

Nov 5, 2020

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News

White Paper Looks at the State of Plastic Waste Management

October 19, 2020

New Guide Helps MRFs Manage Lithium Batteries Safely

October 14, 2020

New Report Focuses on Curbside Recycling Options

October 7, 2020

SWANA and ISRI Join Together to Host MRF Summit

September 30, 2020

SWANA Announces 2020 Safety Award Winners

September 28, 2020

New Report Focuses on Energy Recovery Options

September 22, 2020

WASTECON Zooms in on Disruption

September 17, 2020

SWANA’s Executive Leadership Summit

August 26, 2020

SWANA Signs U.S. Plastics Pact

August 26, 2020

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