Initiatives
Top Initiatives
SWANA, through its volunteers and staff, track a number of leading industry initiatives. Explore each initiative for more information.
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
SWANA has a strong commitment to safety and is determined to help move the waste collection industry off of the federal government’s list of 10 most dangerous jobs and reduce accidents and injuries.
China Waste
SWANA's China Waste initiative supports North American recycling by providing updates and resources to meet the challenge of China waste restrictions.
Close the Dumpsites
SWANA supports the International Solid Waste Association’s (ISWA) Close the Dumpsites campaign. This initiative has potential to become a global movement that will result in substantial health, environmental and economic benefits for millions of people.
