Transforming Waste to a Resource

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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

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

Recycling Wind Turbines & Solar Panels

Jun 28, 2022

SWANA's New Member Orientation

Jul 7, 2022

Tackling Solid Waste Contracting Challenges

Jul 13, 2022

Successfully Navigating the Environmental Justice Process

Jul 20, 2022

Florida Chapter Summer Conference

Jul 25 - 27, 2022

Using Social Media and Technology To Your Advantage

Jul 27, 2022

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 2 - 5, 2022

Indiana Hoosier Chapter Annual Conference

Oct 6, 2022

2022 SWANA International Road-E-O

Oct 14 - 15, 2022

WASTECON 2022 - San Diego Convention Center

Dec 5 - 8, 2022

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 22 - 24, 2023

52nd Annual Western Regional Symposium

Apr 3 - 6, 2023

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 2 - 4, 2023

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2024

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 7 - 9, 2024

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 26 - 28, 2025

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2025

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 5 - 7, 2026

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News

SWANA Recognizes Industry Workers for Waste and Recycling Workers Week

June 13, 2022

SWANA & Oceans Caucus Foundation Host Congressional Briefing on Recycling

May 26, 2022

SWANA Announces New Hires and Promotions

May 26, 2022

SWANA Responds to Troubling New National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Stats

May 19, 2022

SWANA Joins Regional OSHA Alliance

April 15, 2022

Committee Approves SWANA-Supported Recycling Infrastructure Bill

April 7, 2022

SWANA Reports Dramatic Decrease In Worker Fatalities In 2021

March 18, 2022

NEW SWANA REPORT PRESENTS TOOLS FOR STREAMLINING COLLECTION OPERATIONS

March 15, 2022

SWANA Hails UNEA Agreement on Plastics

March 3, 2022

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