Transforming Waste to a Resource

SWANA is an organization of professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy and research.

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Resources

Sanitation Workers Support Fund

SWANA is teaming up with Glad to provide financial assistance to front-line solid waste and recycling collection workers impacted by COVID-19.

Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The solid waste industry copes with health and safety risks related to coronavirus (COVID-19). SWANA provides guidance to the solid waste industry.

Safety Resources

SWANA provides these safety resources to support our commitment to improving safety in the solid waste industry.

Slow Down to Get Around

Slow Down to Get Around is a national safety campaign reminding motorists to drive more carefully when near waste and recycling collection vehicles.

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Events

SWANA Training Center - MOLO - POSTPONED

May 27 - 29, 2020

SWANA Training Center - Transfer Station - POSTPONED

May 27 - 29, 2020

Recycling in Uncertain Times - The Path Forward

May 28, 2020

V-STC: Manager of Landfill Operatons (MOLO)

Jun 1 - Jul 2, 2020

National Safety Month

Jun 1 - 30, 2020

V-STC: Managing Composting Programs

Jun 1 - Jul 1, 2020

V-STC: Landfill Gas Systems Operations and Maintenance

Jun 2 - Jul 3, 2020

V-STC: Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management

Jun 2 - Jul 3, 2020

SWANA Training Center - Managing Recycling - POSTPONED

Jun 2 - 4, 2020

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News

SWANA Calls on Congress to Support Local Governments

May 20, 2020

SWANA and Glad Partner to Address COVID-19 Among Solid Waste and Recycling Workers

April 27, 2020

Celebrating Earth Day Responsibly During COVID-19

April 22, 2020

SWANA Records Significant Increase in Collection Fatalities

April 14, 2020

SWANA Calls to Help Protect Waste and Recycling Workers

April 13, 2020

SWANA Urges Americans to Dispose of Gloves and Masks Properly

April 7, 2020

Media Advisory: Waste & Recycling During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 2, 2020

SWANA Asks FEMA to Reimburse Municipal and Private Solid Waste Service Providers for Unpaid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 31, 2020

SWANA issues important documents for all essential industry workers

March 23, 2020

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