SWANA supports the International Solid Waste Association’s (ISWA) Close the Dumpsites campaign. This initiative has the potential to become a global movement that will result in substantial health, environmental and economic benefits for millions of people.

SWANA has a strong commitment to safety and is determined to help move the waste collection industry off of the federal government’s list of 10 most dangerous jobs and reduce accidents and injuries. The resources available on this page represent part of that effort. SWANA recognizes that, in the solid waste industry safety matters! #SWANASafety

The Chinese government implemented a series of waste import restrictions limiting or banning a variety of recyclable material that had previously been accepted for processing. The restriction of the flow of materials has created new challenges throughout the supply chain of scrap—residents, solid waste departments, material recovery facilities (MRFs), processors, end users and beyond.