The SWANA Public Blog for Solid Waste and Recycling Professionals

The SWANA blog is made public for everyone interested in the solid waste and recycling industry. Contributors range from SWANA staff to SWANA members. Articles vary from industry updates and technology to firsthand experiences. All SWANA members may submit articles to the SWANA Blog.

Four Pressing Frontiers in Solid Waste Management: A Field Dispatch

September 04, 2026

As the industry gathers at the RCon, these sessions offer practical roadmaps and tested frameworks from practitioners working on the front lines. This article was contributed by Raftelis.

Safety First: Emergency Preparedness

September 04, 2026

Stay ready with our strategies to improve your emergency preparedness.

Safety First: Lifting

August 28, 2026

Protect yourself from strain and injury with smart lifting techniques.

Letter from SWANA Acting CEO: Job Post is Live

August 27, 2026

SWANA Acting CEO Carolyn Muller sent a letter to members announcing the job posting for the next CEO is now live with applications due September 20. Learn more about what type of leader SWANA is seeking to lead us into the future of resource management.

Safety First: Backing Safety

August 21, 2026

Use our tips to help minimize risk of injury and equipment damage while backing vehicles.

Safety First: Back-to-School Safety

August 14, 2026

Learn strategies to ensure student safety on the road this school year.

St. Peters Environmental Campus to Offer Behind-the-Scenes Look at Recycling Systems During RCon®

August 11, 2026

Read a sneak peek of what RCon® 2026 attendees will experience when they tour the City of St. Peters Environmental Campus.

Safety First: Safe + Sound Week

August 07, 2026

Participate in Safe + Sound Week 2026 to play your part in improving workplace safety.

Safety First: MRF Safety

July 31, 2026

Use SWANA's tips to stay safe and prevent against injury when working at a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF).

Safety First: Hydration

July 24, 2026

Learn why proper hydration matters and get practical tips to stay safe, healthy, and productive on the job.

Short-Staffed at the Scale: What Automation Can (and Can't) Do About the Waste Industry's Labor Crunch

July 22, 2026

The solid waste industry has a workforce problem, and it tends to show up first at the scale.

Safety First: Safety Culture

July 17, 2026

Move beyond compliance with actionable steps to strengthen workplace safety.

Safety First: Flooding

July 10, 2026

Flooding can happen with little warning. Review our safety tips to help protect yourself on the job.

Landfill Gas Basic Training & Our Current State of the Industry

July 09, 2026

Gain a practical understanding of landfill gas formation, collection, regulations, and emerging technologies at SWANA’s one-day Landfill Gas Basic Training with Matt Stutz at RCon 2026, and earn up to 10 PDHs.

Safety First: Heat

July 03, 2026

Heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the US. Learn how to recognize the signs of heat illness and protect yourself while working outdoors this summer.

Lynsey Baer FY27 Board President Message

A Message from SWANA's FY27 Incoming Board President

July 01, 2026

SWANA Incoming FY27 Board President Lynsey Baer shares this message to her fellow SWANA members.

SWANA Outgoing FY26 Board President Message

A Message from SWANA's FY26 Outgoing Board President

July 01, 2026

Reflecting on a year of progress, connection, and momentum, SWANA Outgoing FY26 Board President Elizabeth Roe shared this message with her fellow SWANA members.