SWANA Announces Corporate Partnership with Paradigm Software L.L.C.® to Advance Safety and Technology in Waste and Resource Management
July 31, 2025 — Silver Spring, MD
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), the leading professional association for waste and resource management professionals, has launched a new corporate partnership with Paradigm Software, L.L.C.®, a leading provider of end-to-end weighing management solutions.
SWANA and Paradigm share a commitment to supporting safety, improving efficiency, and enabling technology that delivers long term value. Paradigm’s corporate partnership includes sponsorship of the highly-regarded SWANA Safety Awards and support of RCon™, taking place in Columbus, Ohio, November 12 to 15. RCon has cross-cutting themes of technology and safety, tying into the solutions offered by Paradigm.
“We are thrilled to welcome Paradigm as a corporate partner,” shared SWANA CEO Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE. “Their expertise in operations and commitment to safety will support SWANA’s work to advance the industry through innovation, education, and collaboration. We appreciate all of Paradigm’s support, and I am especially excited about the sponsorship of the SWANA Safety Awards, which just opened for nominations.”
“For over three decades, SWANA and Paradigm Software, L.L.C.® have collaborated to provide industry facilities with solid solutions and information that is current and relevant to their operations. This new corporate partnership reinforces the strong relationship both organizations share with our members and clients,” stated Jackie W Barlow II, President and Chief Operating Officer, Paradigm Software, L.L.C.®
Paradigm’s technology suite provides support to streamline operations, from capturing transactions and invoicing to payments and regulatory reporting, enabling users to spend less time on transactions and more time focused on safe and efficient operations.
Barlow continued, “Together, we remain committed to delivering forward-thinking solutions that drive meaningful value.”
“We look forward to working with Paradigm and to celebrating the Safety Award winners together at RCon,” added Lestition Burke.
The SWANA Safety Awards and other SWANA award categories are open for nominations until August 13, 2025. Award descriptions and submission guidelines are available on the SWANA website.
Paradigm joins New Way® as a corporate partner of SWANA.
About Paradigm Software, L.L.C.®
Paradigm Software, L.L.C.® is a market leader in providing comprehensive software solutions for the solid waste and recycling industry. Founded in 1991, Paradigm delivers reliable, scalable systems that help facilities manage transactions, track data, and operate with greater efficiency and insight. Paradigm supports clients across North America with innovative technology, responsive service, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Learn more at www.paradigmsoftware.com.