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The Benefits of Being a SWANA Member

SWANA Membership benefits maximize your opportunities for career success and professional development in the solid waste and resource management industry.

 

Featured Benefits

ISWA Trial Membership

SWANA members are eligible for a FREE six-month trial membership in the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), an international, independent and non-profit association, working in the public interest to promote and develop sustainable waste management worldwide.

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SWANA Technical Divisions

Connect to other professionals who share interests and challenges through seven SWANA Technical Divisions.  SWANA membership includes one technical division subscription complementary in the first year of your membership.

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Landfill Management Technical Division

Training and Certification

Novice or veteran waste and resource professionals achieve career and continuing education goals with SWANA's offering of the highest quality training and certification programs.  SWANA members receive discounted rates for webinars and e-courses.

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Young Professionals Group

SWANA Young Professionals (YPs) Group is committed to actively pursuing the engagement and career advancement of members 35 years of age or younger by providing learning, networking, and leadership opportunities.

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Empowering Events

Members receive discounted rates on events and experiences, including webinars, workshops, and most notably RCon™ – SWANA’s annual event experience. 

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RCon 2025

MySWANA Profile

Access members-only resources 24/7.

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Get an Inside Look at Solid Waste Industry Information and Best Practices

Advocacy

Through our focus on key issues and advocacy, we aim to revolutionize the way waste is handled – promoting safety and efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing community well-being.  Members receive quarterly reports and regular newsletter updates on the latest issues and legislations affecting them and the industry.

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Applied Research Foundation (ARF)

SWANA members receive free access to ARF industry reports covering all facets of municipal solid waste and resource management one year after publication to foundation subscribers.

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MySWANA eLibrary

SWANA possesses an online collection of over 1,000 presentations, documents, videos, and industry publications.

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Take Advantage of Leadership Opportunities

SWANA Chapters

Connect locally through one (or more) of 47 SWANA chapters throughout North America.  SWANA Chapters provide localized networking opportunities at the state/province level while keeping its members informed about the latest issues and trends in the industry and educating and advising local officials on industry issues.

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Committee Positions

Get involved. Impact your industry — Become a Technical Division Committee Chair, Chapter Officer, Board Member, or the next SWANA President.