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

Q&A With EPA - Recycling and More

Jul 27, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Jul 28, 2021

MentorMatch Small Group Webinars

Jul 29, 2021

Kentucky Chapter Road-E-O

Jul 31, 2021

New Member Orientation

Aug 13, 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

PWIA-Keystone SWANA Joint Fall Conference

Sep 8 - 9, 2021

Florida Chapter Road-E-O

Sep 10 - 11, 2021

New Member Orientation

Sep 10, 2021

New Mexico Recycling and Solid Waste Conference

Sep 20 - 22, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Sep 29, 2021

Kansas Solid Waste Management Conference

Oct 5 - 7, 2021

Indiana Chapter Fall Technical Conference

Oct 7 - 8, 2021

New Member Orientation

Oct 8, 2021

Mississippi Chapter Fall Conference

Oct 12 - 14, 2021

Virginia Chapter - Annual Regulatory Session

Oct 14, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Oct 27, 2021

WASTECON 2021 - Orlando, FL

Nov 1 - 3, 2021

Georgia Chapter Fall Conference

Nov 8 - 10, 2021

Virginia Chapter - Annual Health and Safety Session

Nov 10, 2021

New Member Orientation

Nov 12, 2021

New Mexico Chapter - Lunch 'N Learn Training

Nov 24, 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

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 22 - 24, 2023

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2024

Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference

Feb 26 - 28, 2025

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News

SWANA Welcomes IOA to Affinity Program

June 30, 2021

SWANA Reports Decline in Fatal Incidents in First Half of 2021

June 29, 2021

New SWANA Report Addresses PFAS in Waste-to-Energy Facilities

June 23, 2021

Report on Reducing Contamination in Curbside Recycling Programs Free to SWANA Members

June 17, 2021

Dr. Carlton Waterhouse from US EPA Speaks at SWANA’s Landfill Challenges Summit

June 15, 2021

SWANA Hosts Half-day, Virtual Summits for Solid Waste and Recycling Professionals

June 3, 2021

SWANA Executive Director Reappointed as ETTAC Representative

May 21, 2021

SWANA Welcomes New Safety Ambassador to New York Chapter

May 18, 2021

SWANA Addresses Current Labor Shortage in Solid Waste Collection Services

May 17, 2021

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