Solid Waste Design Competition

SWANA’s Young Professionals Present:

The International Solid Waste Design Competition (SWDC)

SWANA’s International Solid Waste Design Competition (SWDC) is a student team competition to solve “real world” problems faced by solid waste professionals.

The competition aims at providing design experience to the students interested in pursuing an education and/or career in solid waste management. The program encourages student involvement in the WASTECON^® Conference, provides students real world experience in solving complex solid waste management issues in a supportive and fun environment, provides students an opportunity to display their talents, and provides a networking opportunity for students to connect with potential employers.

Next Competition Date - 2021 (Call for applications coming soon)

Congratulations to our 2019 Solid Waste Design Competition winners

• 1st Place: Florida Atlantic University
• 2nd Place: Michigan Technological University
• 3rd Place: Wayne State University

Program Questions

Questions regarding the competition should be directed to Shelby Truxon, YP Program Manager.

Media

Great job to all of our participant since 2015!

• University of Pittsburgh
• Michigan Technological University
• University of Colorado
• Wayne State University
• Florida International University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Florida Atlantic University * 2017 and 2019 First Place Winner *
• Florida State University and Florida A&M University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) * 2015 First Place Winner* 
• Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
• University of Florida * 2018 First Place Winner *
• University of Maryland
• University of Miami
• University of Texas at Arlington 2016 *First Place Winner*
• University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point

Posters and presentations from the groups are available in the WASTECON® proceedings, which are accessible to all members and WASTECON® attendees. Photos from the awards ceremony and from the competition are also available to download on Flickr. Please reference the links below.

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Support the future of the solid waste industry

Benefits

• Market your firm’s name during WASTECON®
• Reach students—Your future employees
• Contribute to the solid waste community
• Affordable investment with big ROI!

Recognition opportunities

• Your company name and logo on event-related marketing materials and signage