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Planning & Management

The Planning and Management (P&M) Technical Division is dedicated to empowering solid waste industry professionals with expertise in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, innovative financing, and inclusive practices essential for managing integrated waste systems. The P&M TD prioritizes optimizing waste and recycling services by enhancing cost efficiencies, leveraging comprehensive data, and incorporating equitable and forward-thinking approaches into management decisions, budgeting, and contracts. Our Technical Division supports leaders and specialists in advancing sustainable solutions that address the evolving challenges and opportunities within the solid waste industry. 

Planning & Management Technical Division Leadership

Advisory Board Delegate

Ms. Ramona Simpson

S.C.

Ms. Ramona Simpson, S.C.
Environmental Programs Manager, Town of Queen Creek

Past Director

Mr. Robert Smouse
Mr. Robert Smouse
Alternative Fuels - Senior Manager, Cemex USA

Tech Division Director

Ms. Ashley V. Evans, PE

PE

Ms. Ashley V. Evans, PE
Corporate Engineer, WM

Hot Topics

The Planning & Management Technical Division is focusing on these hot topics:

Environmental justice and how to effectively address in the solid waste planning process (e.g., representing BIPOC communities)
Innovative funding/financing of solid waste and recycling programs and facilities (e.g., tax credits, cooperative purchasing of goods and services, environmental credits, others)
ESG programs driving solid waste and recycling business decisions (e.g., climate and financial risks)

Planning & Management Technical Division Committees

Awards Committee

The Planning & Management (P&M) Technical Division Awards committee evaluates nominations and presents SWANA Award.

Legislative & Regulatory Committee

Tracks current and pending legislation at the federal and state levels, providing comments and writing letters to elected officials in support of the stance taken by SWANA on key issues.

Content Committee

The Content Committee develops technical content for SWANA events, programs, newsletters, webinars, etc. The Content Committee works to contribute ideas for future SWANA technical presentations, tour locations, other written content and program elements associated with the subject matter.

Training Committee

Provides P&M-related training and education through courses and publications, assuring program quality.

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