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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.
Call for Nominations!
SWANA’s Planning & Management Technical Division are now accepting nominations for Vice Director. This leadership role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of waste and resource management while advancing your career.
The Vice Director serves a six-year leadership path (Vice Director, Director, Past Director), guiding innovation and collaboration within the division.
Nominations are due by June 5, 2025 – submit yours using the Call for Nominations form.
Planning & Management Technical Division Leadership
Advisory Board Delegate
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Past Director
Tech Division Director
PE
Hot Topics
The Planning & Management Technical Division is focusing on these hot topics:
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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