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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 About ARF

Safety Resources

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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.

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Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

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The Landfill Management Technical Division’s Landfill Leachate and Liquids Committee provides up-to-date scientific and technical data about PFAS in solid waste.

View the Latest on PFAS

Sustainable Materials Management Resources

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SWANA strives to promote state-of-the-art approaches to improving the management and profitability of waste reduction, recycling, organics, and special waste programs.

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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.

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SWANA Publications

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

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Technical Policies

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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.

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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.

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Solid Waste and Resource Management Glossary

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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

Blogs

  • Fueling the Future: Robert Smouse, 2025 SWANA Award Recipient

    May 20, 2026

    For more than three decades, Robert Smouse has dedicated his career to advancing the solid waste, recycling, and alternative fuels industries. In 2025, that commitment was recognized with SWANA’s Distinguished Individual Achievement Award.

  • Safety First: Air Quality

    May 15, 2026

    May is Clean Air Month in the US. Discover strategies to protect against poor air quality on the job—indoors and outdoors.

  • 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.

Trainings

  • 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).