Resources

SAFETY FIRST: OSHA, NWRA, AND SWANA REAFFIRM PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT WASTE AND RECYCLING WORKERS

August 25, 2025

OSHA, NWRA, and SWANA have renewed their Alliance to support solid waste and recycling workers and boost employee safety across the industry.

SWANA Announces Corporate Partnership with Paradigm Software L.L.C.® to Advance Safety and Technology in Waste and Resource Management

July 31, 2025

SWANA has partnered with Paradigm Software to advance safety and technology in the waste and resource management industry.

SWANA Hosts Key Discussion Ahead of United Nations Plastic Treaty Negotiations

July 30, 2025

On July 29, SWANA hosted a roundtable discussion ahead of the UN's INC-5.2 plastic treaty negotiations to discuss the role of the waste and resource management industry in reducing plastic pollution.

Safety First: Preventing Backovers

August 22, 2025

Read our tips to prevent common and deadly backover incidents from happening to you or your coworkers.

Learn About Waste and Resource Management at an Engineering Marvel in Columbus

August 21, 2025

Learn about SWACO's Franklin County Sanitary Landfill, a true champion for the local community featuring pollinator gardens and a residential drop-off area.

Meet a SWANA Young Professional: Melissa Pennett McDonald

August 20, 2025

Get to know Melissa Pennett McDonald, a rising leader and proud recipient of SWANA’s 2024 Young Professional of the Year Award.

New Technical Division Leadership and Other Leadership Positions Announced

July 9, 2024

In addition to the SWANA FY2025 Board of Directors, SWANA is proud to recognize members leading in other key roles.

CIRCLE Alliance Launched to Reduce Plastic Pollution

July 9, 2024

The CIRCLE Alliance —Catalyzing Inclusive, Resilient, and Circular Local Economies—will invest in initiatives for reducing plastic waste and supporting circular economy principles.

US Supreme Court Rulings on EPA Good Neighbor Rule and Chevron Doctrine

July 9, 2024

The US Supreme Court has announced two decisions that may be of special interest for SWANA members.

SWANA Joins the Canada Plastics Pact

July 9, 2024

SWANA joins more than 100 partners from across the plastics value chain that are pursuing the Pact’s four targets.

AGING WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITIES: REFURBISH OR REPLACE

Publication date: June, 2025. At what point in the life of an aging WTE facility comes a tipping point where it’s time to consider no longer refurbishing/ replacing/upgrading old equipment but to replace the whole facility and decommission the old one?

Efficient Management of Waste Recycling Collection Resources

Publication date: March, 2022. This report provides guidance on managing waste and recycling services optimally and efficiently.

ARF Report: Analysis of Recycling Markets Trends & Impacts

How Do We Turn off the Tap: Ending the Sale of Hazardous Products with No End-of-Life Plan

Understand that upstream solutions will always be more successful at preventing pollution, reducing hazards, and keeping costs down.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Products that Cause Fires: Batteries, Compressed Gas Tanks, Marine Flares & More

Understand that upstream solutions will always be more successful at preventing pollution, reducing hazards, and keeping costs down.

Navigating Your Career Journey

Join us for an insightful webinar on career progression and how to prepare yourself at every stage of your professional journey. Pulling from their personal experiences, our panelists address essential topics, including setting career goals...

Pathways to Career Success: Insider Tips and Strategies

A Year of Plastic: Uncovering Household Waste and Reduction

How much plastic does a family produce in a year? This is the question Fred set out to answer when challenged to save all his plastic waste for an entire year. With his office overflowing with plastic and no clear plan for its use, Fred teamed up...

Unlock Your Future: Opportunities for Students and YPs

Are you a student member of SWANA? Join us for an insightful webinar and learn about the exciting opportunities available for young professionals and students through SWANA. Hear inspiring stories from former student members who used SWANA...

We're Running Out of Space. Now What?

Join panelists from within and beyond the industry to discuss the role landfills play as essential infrastructure in our communities and regions. What happens as landfills near capacity? What issues do communities face as they plan not just for...

Innovative Approaches to Zero Waste

SWANA is excited to offer its members a unique webinar featuring a review of SWANA’s recent report on “Zero Waste Programs: An Analysis of Seattle's Performance Data” and a presentation by Seattle on the city’s new approach to measuring zero waste...

The New and Improved EJScreen: The EPA's EJ Screening Tool

There's lots to explore within the enhanced EJScreen 2.3 feature set. Make plans to attend this informative and actionable webinar that will help you utilize the data in productive ways.

Food Waste Series Part 2: CA Senate Bill 1383

This 2-part webinar series is designed to address critical issues in food waste management and organic waste reduction. Part 1: "From Research to Action: Reducing Food Waste with the U.S. EPA and Other Leaders" Explore groundbreaking strategies to...