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.
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.
Sustainable 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 SMM ResourcesNatural 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.
Explore Natural Disaster ResourcesSWANA Publications
SWANA has published a variety of studies, guides, best practices, surveys, and reports.
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.
View the Glossary
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SWANA's Latest News, Blogs, and Training Offerings
News
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SWANA Releases New ARF Report on Horizontal Landfill Gas Collection Systems
May 13, 2026
SWANA's Applied Research Foundation released a new report sharing updated guidance on landfill gas solutions.
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SWANA Updates Key Technical Policies
April 28, 2026
SWANA has updated three key Technical Policies focused on regulations, electronic waste, and waste and energy recovery.
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SWANA Announces Award Recipients of the 2026 Student Design Competition
April 21, 2026
Learn more about the student teams that participated in SWANA's Student Design Competition 2026.
Blogs
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The “Garbage Doctor”: Marc Rogoff, 2025 SWANA Award Recipient
May 13, 2026
For nearly five decades, Marc Rogoff has dedicated his career to advancing the waste and resource management profession, and in 2025, that commitment was recognized with SWANA’s highest honor: the Robert L. Lawrence Distinguished Service Award.
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Safety First: Mental Health Awareness Month
May 8, 2026
In the US, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover simple, everyday habits that can support well-being and mental health at work.
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SWANA Staff Spotlight: Amanuel Duga
May 7, 2026
As SWANA continues to invest in meaningful member and volunteer engagement, we’re excited to spotlight Amanuel Duga, SWANA’s new Senior Manager of Volunteer Engagement.
Trainings
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Highlights of RCon 2025: Landfill Gas 101
May 14, 2026
Learn all the basics about landfill gas collection and management, landfill gas to energy, regulations that govern landfill gas, and more. Whether you are newer to the industry or looking for a refresher, this session is for you.
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Highlights of RCon 2025: Waste to Energy on Steriods: Design and Permitting of a New Mass-Burn Waste to Energy Project in Anchorage
May 20, 2026
Anchorage Assembly approved capital funding to permit and design a waste-to-energy facility—the first WTE project in Alaska and the first in the U.S. in 20 years. It would add 20–30 MW, extend landfill life 100 years, and reduce LNG imports.
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Highlights of RCon 2025: Take Charge: Watt to Do with Batteries
May 27, 2026
This presentation will focus on the Battery Drop collection program implemented by the DMASWA, which utilizes customized collection units and a mass marketing campaign to collect batteries and battery-containing devices (and cord/cables too).
