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

New Mexico Recycling and Solid Waste Conference

Sep 20 - 22, 2021

Ontario Chapter - HHW Operator

Sep 21 - 22, 2021

South Carolina Chapter Fall Training and Conference

Sep 21 - 22, 2021

Mid-Atlantic Chapter - Annual Meeting

Sep 22, 2021

Ontario Chapter - Transfer Station Operator

Sep 28 - 29, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Sep 29, 2021

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 4 - 6, 2021

Beaver Chapter - Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)

Oct 4 - 6, 2021

Kansas Solid Waste Management Conference - CANCELLED

Oct 5 - 7, 2021

Indiana Chapter Fall Technical Conference

Oct 7 - 8, 2021

Illinois Chapter Fall Workshop and Annual Meeting

Oct 7, 2021

Southern New England Chapter Webinar

Oct 7, 2021

New Member Orientation

Oct 8, 2021

Mississippi Chapter Fall Conference

Oct 12 - 14, 2021

Ontario Chapter - Landfill Operations Basics

Oct 14 - 15, 2021

Virginia Chapter - Annual Regulatory Session

Oct 14, 2021

North Carolina Chapter Fall Conference

Oct 26 - 28, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Oct 27, 2021

WASTECON 2021 - Orlando, FL

Nov 1 - 5, 2021

Colorado Chapter Annual Conference

Nov 1 - 3, 2021

Georgia Chapter Fall Conference

Nov 8 - 10, 2021

Ontario Chapter - Landfill Fire Safety

Nov 9 - 10, 2021

Virginia Chapter - Annual Health and Safety Session

Nov 10, 2021

New Member Orientation

Nov 12, 2021

How EPR Came To Maine & Oregon

Nov 23, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Nov 24, 2021

Pacific Chapter - SWANA Day/AGM Virtual Conference

Dec 1 - 3, 2021

New Member Orientation

Dec 10, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Dec 29, 2021

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 23 - 25, 2022

Georgia Chapter Spring Conferenc

Mar 6 - 8, 2022

51st Annual Western Regional Symposium

Apr 4 - 7, 2022

Pacific Northwest Regional Symposium

Apr 27 - 29, 2022

Mid-Atlantic Regional Road-E-O

May 12 - 13, 2022

2022 PFAS Conference

May 31 - Jun 30, 2022

MRN/SWANA Annual Conference

Jun 23 - 24, 2022

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 2 - 5, 2022

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 22 - 24, 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 Announces 2021 Safety Award Winners

September 1, 2021

SWANA Urges All Solid Waste Employees to Get Vaccinated

August 30, 2021

SWANA Issues RFP for Development of a Canadian Adaptation of its MOLO Certification and Course

August 26, 2021

SWANA Announces Seven 2021 Professional Achievement Award Winners

August 17, 2021

SWANA Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

August 10, 2021

SWANA Executive Director Elected as Chair of ETTAC Waste Management and Circular Economy Subcommittee

August 5, 2021

SWANA Urges Helpers Not to Ride on Steps When Truck is Backing

July 27, 2021

SWANA Welcomes IOA to Affinity Program

June 30, 2021

SWANA Reports Decline in Fatal Incidents in First Half of 2021

June 29, 2021

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