Home / Resources

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.

Learn More

Safety Resources

Safety officer surveying landfill

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.

Learn More

Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Initiatives_Teflon_2

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 More

Sustainable Materials Management Resources

Wheelabrator tour

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 More

Natural 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 More

SWANA Publications

img-policies

SWANA has published a variety of studies, guides, best practices, surveys, and reports. 

Explore SWANA’s collection of publications.

Learn More

Technical Policies

Advocates meeting at the Wilson Center

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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

Solid Waste and Resource Management Glossary

Someone taking photo of transfer station

From Aerobic Decomposition to Zero Waste, the Solid Waste and Resource Management Glossary provides a collection of useful definitions.

Learn More

Advertisement

SWANA's Latest News, Blogs, and Training Offerings

News

Blogs

  • Safety First: Winter Safety

    December 5, 2025

    This winter, keep safety top of mind with our tips on recognizing when unhoused individuals may be seeking shelter near dumpsters or in alleyways.

  • SWANA'S VOLUNTEER WORKGROUP FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SAFETY

    December 5, 2025

    SWANA is forming a lithium-ion battery workgroup to tackle fire risks and improve safety through policy, technology, and innovation. All members welcome—email membership@swana.org with subject “SWANA Battery Workgroup” to join.

  • Why Lithium-Ion Battery Management Must Become Our Next Frontier

    December 4, 2025

    The waste and recycling industry turns problems into opportunities. Lithium-ion batteries are both. By adopting best practices outlined in this article, facilities protect workers, safeguard facility infrastructure, and build public trust.

Trainings

  • SWANA Chapter Connect

    Dec 9, 2025

    Join chapter leaders virtually for this SWANA Chapter Connect meeting, 2 - 3 p.m. ET, for an overview of chapter leader functionality in the new SWANA database, including pulling member lists, expiring member lists, and member certifications lists.

  • SWANA Annual Business Meeting

    Dec 10, 2025

    Join SWANA's Landfill Management and Communication, Education & Marketing Technical Divisions for an in-depth workshop focused on disaster debris management and landfill communication strategies.