Initiatives
Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SWANApalooza 2020 COVID-19 Sessions
Two keynote sessions at SWANApalooza 2020 covered the recent coronavirus pandemic. They are available for purchase through the SWANA Store.
Videos
Recycling During the Health Crisis
Don’t Recycle PPE
CDC Guidance
Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting
This guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. More…
What Waste Collectors and Recyclers Need to Know about COVID-19
This guidance is to help waste collectors and recyclers protect themselves and others from exposure to COVID-19 while on the job. More…
Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID-19
Guidance for those exhibiting symptoms and those that are asymptomatic. More…
Workplace Decision Tool
Resources to plan, prepare and respond to the COVID-19 virus in the workplace. More…
Managing Workplace Fatigue
General strategies that workers and employers can use to manage workplace fatigue and work safely. More…
Use Masks to Help Slow Spread
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings when around people outside of their household. More…
OSHA Guidance
Guidance on Returning to Work
Guidance to assist employers reopening non-essential businesses and their employees returning to work during the evolving coronavirus pandemic. More…
COVID-19 Guidance on Social Distancing at Work
This guidance can help employers implement social distancing in the workplace.
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Spanish version
OSHA Solid Waste Control and Prevention Guidance
Interim guidance for U.S. solid waste workers and employers of workers with potential occupational exposures to COVID-19. More…
Applicable Standards and Directives
OSHA standards and directives and other related information that may apply to worker exposure to COVID-19. More…
EPA Guidance
EPA Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic
EPA has selected August 31, 2020, as the termination date for the temporary enforcement policy in response to COVID-19. More…
EPA Coronavirus Resources for State, Local and Tribal Agencies and Associations
This website provides key EPA resources, FAQs, and communications on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response for EPA’s government partners. More…
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Thank You Sanitation Workers!
SWANA and Glad would like to thank and support sanitation workers across the United States (or US) and Canada personally affected by COVID-19 through the Sanitation Workers Support Fund.
Coronavirus Resources
SWANA has gathered important resources to support solid waste workers, employers and customers.
View more Coronavirus (COVID-19) ResourcesDownload COVID 19 Documents for Essential Waste and Recycling Workers
Download documents to demonstrate proof to law enforcement personnel that you work in an essential industry.
- Template letter that can be provided to demonstrate a worker’s exemption
- Memo for employers instructing them on use of the letter
- Placard for display in worker vehicles
Download these documents for essential waste and recycling workers
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