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 Pledge

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

SWANApalooza 2020 Keynotes

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

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.

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.

Safety Training

SWANA has partnered with Blue Ridge Services, Inc. to bring you comprehensive safety training for solid waste industry workers and operators.

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Events

Colombian Virtual Landfill Training Center

Nov 17 - Dec 9, 2020

Pursuing Multilateral Development Bank Projects

Dec 1, 2020

Pacific Chapter - SWANA Day/AGM Virtual Conference

Dec 1 - 3, 2020

Colorado Chapter: Free Wednesday Webinar Series

Dec 2, 2020

Ontario Chapter Safety Summit

Dec 3, 2020

Evergreen Chapter Virtual Technical Session

Dec 7, 2020

Using Unified Messaging To Combat Contamination

Dec 8, 2020

SWANA Annual Business Meeting

Dec 9, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts on the MSW Management System

Dec 10, 2020

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News

SWANA Urges High Priority to Solid Waste and Recycling Sector for COVID-19 Vaccines

November 30, 2020

SWANA’s New Spring Technical Conference Rescheduled

November 23, 2020

SWANA Participates in America Recycles: Summit and Innovation Fair

November 16, 2020

Media Advisory: Recycling in the United States

November 5, 2020

SWANA and Glad Expand Eligibility for Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic

October 29, 2020

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

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