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

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

Take the SWANA Safety Pledge to show your commitment to protecting yourself and others from harm every day.

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.

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

Northern Lights Chapter - Leachate Management

Apr 19, 2021

Northern Lights Chapter - Transfer Station

Apr 20, 2021

Developing LFG To Renewable Natural Gas Projects

Apr 21, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Apr 28, 2021

Managing MSW Collection Systems Virtual Training

May 4 - 27, 2021

Understanding Usability of PFAS Data

May 4, 2021

Managing Composting Programs Virtual Training Course

May 4 - 27, 2021

Managing ISWM Systems Virtual Training Course

May 5 - Jun 4, 2021

Florida Chapter Virtual Spring Conference

May 10 - 13, 2021

Northern Lights Chapter - MOLO

May 11, 2021

SWANA Gold Rush Free Webinar Series

May 14, 2021

New Member Orientation

May 14, 2021

Federation of New York Solid Waste and Recycling Conference

May 16 - 19, 2021

In-situ Treatment of PFAS in Groundwater

May 18, 2021

Solid Waste Management and Recycling Conference

May 25 - 27, 2021

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Operations Basics

May 26, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

May 26, 2021

North Carolina Chapter - Manager of Landfill Operations MOLO

Jun 7 - 9, 2021

North Carolina Chapter - Zero Waste Principles & Practices

Jun 7 - 9, 2021

North Carolina Chapter - Transfer Station Management

Jun 7 - 9, 2021

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Fire Training

Jun 9, 2021

Northern Lights Chapter - Transfer Station

Jun 10, 2021

SWANA Gold Rush Free Webinar Series

Jun 11, 2021

New Member Orientation

Jun 11, 2021

2021 Virtual Sustainabile Materials Management Summit

Jun 15, 2021

2021 Virtual Landfill Challenges Summit

Jun 17, 2021

Ohio Chapter - SWACO Hauler Outreach Event

Jun 22, 2021

MRN/SWANA Mid-Atlantic Annual Conference

Jun 24, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Jun 30, 2021

Southern New England Chapter - Annual Golf Tournament

Jul 15, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Jul 28, 2021

Northern Lights Chapter - Landfill Operations Basics

Aug 18, 2021

Region 6 SWANA Conference

Aug 24 - 27, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Aug 25, 2021

Florida Chapter Road-E-O

Sep 10 - 11, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Sep 29, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Oct 27, 2021

WASTECON 2021 - Orlando, FL

Nov 1 - 3, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Nov 24, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Dec 29, 2021

Pacific Northwest Regional Symposium

Apr 27 - 29, 2022

2022 PFAS Conference

May 31 - Jun 30, 2022

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News

SWANA Supports RECOVER Act Introduced in Congress

April 5, 2021

SWANA Hires Theresa Rademacher as New Technical Division Manager

April 2, 2021

SWANA’s New Spring Technical Conference Postponed

March 30, 2021

New Report on Reducing Contamination in Curbside Recycling Programs

March 24, 2021

SWANA Announces Winners of The International Solid Waste Design Competition

March 22, 2021

SWANA Reports 52 Solid Waste Industry Worker Fatalities in 2020

March 2, 2021

SWANA Launches New Weekly Safety Newsletter

February 19, 2021

SWANA Supports Focus on Environmental Issues in Latin America and Caribbean Declaration

February 12, 2021

SWANA Supports Federal Assistance for State and Local Governments

January 15, 2021

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