As SWANA’s 2025 Student Design Competition comes to a close, we proudly recognize and congratulate the winners for their participation and dedication.

SWANA's Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has published a new report on recycling trends and new technologies at Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs).

For the first time, SWANA will be presenting four training courses at the WasteExpo® Conference in Las Vegas, NV, this May.

SWANA sent an introductory letter to EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin, providing a background on our work and advocacy.

In a new statement, SWANA urges producers and policymakers to prioritize safety in the design and disposal of hazardous products to better manage the recent increase of facility and truck fires.

Kristyn Oldendorf, SWANA's Senior Director of Public Policy & Communications, was honored with the 40 Under 40 Award by Waste360 for her dedication to improving public policy and regulations in the waste and resource management industry.

Following an increase in fatalities highlighted in the December 2024 US Department of Labor report, SWANA and the National Waste and Recycling Association have issued a joint release detailing safety initiatives and a call to action.

SWANA has submitted comments on OSHA's proposed heat regulations and hopes to continue to improve employee safety standards for waste and resource management professionals.

SWANA and the National Waste and Recycling Association have collaborated on a new statement on the proper disposal of batteries.

SWANA comments on the troubling 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries statistics from the US Department of Labor.