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

SWANA's New Member Orientation

Feb 2, 2023

Colorado Chapter - Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)

Feb 6 - 8, 2023

Florida Chapter Winter Conference

Feb 20 - 22, 2023

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 22 - 24, 2023

The State of Recycling

Mar 1, 2023

SWANA's New Member Orientation

Mar 2, 2023

Traffic Control At Waste Management Facilities

Mar 15, 2023

Mid-Atlantic Chapter - Manager of Landfill Operations

Mar 27 - 29, 2023

52nd Annual Western Regional Symposium

Apr 3 - 6, 2023

SWANA's New Member Orientation

Apr 6, 2023

SOAR 2023 - Atlanta, GA

Apr 17 - 20, 2023

38th Annual Northwest Regional Symposium

Apr 18 - 20, 2023

RAM/SWANA Conference

Apr 25 - 26, 2023

New Jersey Chapter Annual Conference

Apr 27 - 28, 2023

Florida Chapter Road-E-O

Apr 28 - 29, 2023

SWANA's New Member Orientation

May 4, 2023

Mid-Atlantic Regional Road-E-O

May 18 - 19, 2023

Federation of New York Solid Waste and Recycling Conference

May 21 - 24, 2023

SWANA's New Member Orientation

Jun 1, 2023

MRN/SWANA Annual Conference

Jun 12, 2023

Texas Chapter Conference

Jun 12 - 14, 2023

SWANA's New Member Orientation

Jul 6, 2023

Florida Chapter Summer Conference

Jul 23 - 25, 2023

WASTECON 2023

Sep 27 - 29, 2023

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 2 - 4, 2023

2023 SWANA International Road-E-O

Oct 14, 2023

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2024

Canadian SWANA Conference

Apr 3 - 5, 2024

SOAR 2024 - Phoenix Convention Center

Apr 15 - 18, 2024

39th Annual Northwest Regional Symposium

Apr 17 - 19, 2024

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Oct 7 - 9, 2024

WASTECON 2024

Oct 21 - 24, 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 Introduces Safety First Newsletter in February

January 23, 2023

Refuse and Recyclable Materials Collection Now 7th Deadliest Job in United States

December 16, 2022

WASTECON: Learning How the World-Famous San Diego Zoo Handles Waste

December 1, 2022

WASTECON 2022 in San Diego to Address Tough Waste and Recycling Challenges

December 1, 2022

EPA Opens Applications for Federal Recycling Grant Programs

November 16, 2022

SWANA Supports America Recycles Day 2022

November 10, 2022

Historic Drop in 2021 Injury & Illness Rates for Solid Waste Employees

November 9, 2022

Solid Waste Industry Responds to EPA’s Proposed PFAS CERCLA Rule

November 7, 2022

SWANA Participates in New York City Safety Press Conference

November 3, 2022

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