Advocacy
It is the policy of SWANA and its chapters to educate its members and government decision makers, and to advocate for responsible and practical public policy in support of the Association’s core values and mission. SWANA is committed to sharing its members’ expertise and advocating for public policy that supports its mission to advance from solid waste management to resource management.
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Core Issues
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.
SWANA Policies & Positions
Comment Letters
With approval of the Core Advocacy Group, SWANA submits comments at the international, national, state or provincial and local levels on a variety of legislative and regulatory issues important to the industry and the membership.
View Comment Letters
Core Advocacy Group
SWANA’s Core Advocacy Group was established to encourage communication and collaboration among the different parts of SWANA’s overall structure.
View Technical Division Advocacy Committee and Chapter Liaison Members
SWANA Advocacy Staff
Senior Manager, Advocacy & Safety
Mr. Jesse Maxwell
Phone :
(240) 494-2237
