Resources
SWANA offers an extensive and growing collection of valuable information and tools designed to enhance your understanding and expertise in the fields of solid waste management and resource management.
Applied Research Foundation Reports
SWANA's Applied Research Foundation (ARF) conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste and resource management issues selected by foundation subscribers.
Learn more about the ARF and explore the extensive and diverse library of reports.
Safety Resources
With a strong commitment to fostering a culture of safety across the waste and resource management industry, SWANA delivers a variety of safety resources that address top issues.
Explore SWANA's extensive offerings of Safety Resources.
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
The Landfill Management Technical Division’s Landfill Leachate and Liquids Committee provides up-to-date scientific and technical data about PFAS in solid waste.
Learn more about PFAS and see the latest information.
Learn MoreSustainable Materials Management Resources
SWANA strives to promote state-of-the-art approaches to improving the management and profitability of waste reduction, recycling, organics, and special waste programs.
Explore SWANA's Sustainable Materials Management Resources.
Learn MoreNatural Disaster Resources
SWANA has compiled a variety of resources for solid waste and resource management professionals to stay up-to-date after a natural disaster.
These resources can be critical in assisting the community, as well as ensuring your own safety.
Learn MoreSWANA Publications
SWANA has published a variety of studies, guides, best practices, surveys, and reports.
Explore SWANA’s collection of publications.
Technical Policies
Technical Policies set forth positions SWANA takes on the various technical aspects associated with the field of solid waste and resource management.
SWANA Technical Policies are free and available to the general public.
Professional Services Directory
The Professionals Services Directory provides information on potential vendors that could support the work of your organization.
Access the Directory and learn how your organization can be listed.
Solid Waste and Resource Management Glossary
From Aerobic Decomposition to Zero Waste, the Solid Waste and Resource Management Glossary provides a collection of useful definitions.
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SWANA's Latest News, Blogs, and Training Offerings
News
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SWANA Unveils Future RCon™ Destinations: St. Louis in 2026 and Portland in 2027!
November 13, 2025
SWANA’s next RCon™ events will unite industry leaders in Missouri and Oregon, where sustainability inspires innovation.
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SWANA Launches Inaugural RCon ™: Empowering the Future of Resource Management
November 12, 2025
On November 12, SWANA RCon™ officially kicked off, welcoming more than 1,600 professionals to celebrate a new chapter for the industry and the future of waste as a resource.
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Fire Rover Joins SWANA as Corporate Partner to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Fire Prevention
October 27, 2025
SWANA is proud to partner with Fire Rover to enhance battery and fire safety across the industry through shared data, education, and joint programming.
Blogs
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Safety First: Tarping Safety
November 7, 2025
While tarping helps keep loads secure, it also introduces safety risks. When manually tarping and untarping loads, follow these best practices to reduce injury risks.
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Human + Intelligent: Engineering with AI at RCon 2025
November 7, 2025
Check out BAI Group’s blog for a preview of John Smith and Davar Ardalan’s RCon™ session on using AI to advance sustainable, efficient engineering.
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Safety First: Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
October 31, 2025
Check out our tips to prevent fatigue behind the wheel and protect yourself on every route.
Trainings
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Evolving Dirty MRFs: Improving Separation of Compostable and Non-Organic Materials
Nov 19, 2025
MSW systems across the US face pressure to recover more material, reduce contamination, & find scalable solutions for organics diversion. We will focus on the role of MRFs and how they can evolve to better separate compostable and non-organic fractions.
