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.

Safety First: CPR & AED Awareness

May 29, 2026

In recognition of CPR & AED Awareness Week, learn simple steps to help you respond confidently during a workplace emergency.

RCon™ 2026: A Destination for Foodies & Sustainability Champions

May 28, 2026

When you think about RCon™, you think about cutting-edge sessions, connections, and big ideas shaping waste and resource management. However, there’s another experience waiting just outside the convention center doors: the food in St. Louis.

Safety First: Drivers

May 22, 2026

Waste and resource management drivers face unique health and safety challenges every day. Learn simple tips to stay healthy, alert, and safe on the job.

Fueling the Future: Robert Smouse, 2025 SWANA Award Recipient

May 20, 2026

For more than three decades, Robert Smouse has dedicated his career to advancing the solid waste, recycling, and alternative fuels industries. In 2025, that commitment was recognized with SWANA’s Distinguished Individual Achievement Award.

Safety First: Air Quality

May 15, 2026

May is Clean Air Month in the US. Discover strategies to protect against poor air quality on the job—indoors and outdoors.

The “Garbage Doctor”: Marc Rogoff, 2025 SWANA Award Recipient

May 13, 2026

For nearly five decades, Marc Rogoff has dedicated his career to advancing the waste and resource management profession, and in 2025, that commitment was recognized with SWANA’s highest honor: the Robert L. Lawrence Distinguished Service Award.

Safety First: Mental Health Awareness Month

May 08, 2026

In the US, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover simple, everyday habits that can support well-being and mental health at work.

SWANA Staff Spotlight: Amanuel Duga

May 07, 2026

As SWANA continues to invest in meaningful member and volunteer engagement, we’re excited to spotlight Amanuel Duga, SWANA’s new Senior Manager of Volunteer Engagement.

Baltimore County MRF Recycling in Action Tour May

Recycling in Action: Inside the Baltimore County MRF

May 07, 2026

May is Recycling in Action Month to highlight recycling through facility tours and firsthand experiences. To kick off the month, SWANA joined partners and policymakers for a look at recycling in action at the Baltimore County MRF.

Safety First: Electrical Safety

May 01, 2026

Electrical hazards can happen in any workplace. Learn simple steps to reduce the risk of fires and related injuries during National Electrical Safety Month.

Safety First: Tornado Recovery

April 24, 2026

Stay safe during tornado recovery with key tips to navigate safety risks like flying debris and downed power lines.

Earth Day Every Day: Advancing Sustainability Through Action, Expertise & Community

April 22, 2026

Earth Day is a reminder of our shared responsibility. For waste & resource management professionals, this work doesn’t happen just one day a year. It happens every day by protecting public health and keeping materials in productive use.

Safety First: Work Zone Awareness

April 17, 2026

April 20-24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week and the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents. Read our tips to help protect workers and drivers in work zones.

Reinventing the Gateway: St. Louis Welcomes RCon™ 2026

April 15, 2026

From its role as the Gateway to the West to its modern-day emergence as a hub for technology, manufacturing, and sustainability, St. Louis has always been a city defined by innovation. That spirit of reinvention makes it the perfect city for RCon™ 2026.

Transparency Saves Lives: SWANA Safety Coffee Chat Highlights

April 15, 2026

On April 13, SWANA brought together waste and recycling professionals for a Safety Coffee Chat focused on one shared objective: strengthening safety culture through honest conversation, peer learning, and real‑world experience.

Safety First: Right on Red

April 09, 2026

Right turns on red may be routine—but for collection vehicles, they require extra caution to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe.

World Health Day: How Solid Waste Management Protects Public Health

April 07, 2026

On World Health Day, we recognize that public health is shaped not only by hospitals and healthcare providers, but also by the essential systems that keep our communities clean, safe, and functioning every day.

SWANA Staff Spotlight: Carolyn Muller

April 03, 2026

We’re excited to introduce Carolyn Muller, one of the newest members of the SWANA team. In this Q&A, Carolyn shares more about her professional background and what drew her to SWANA, as well as what she’s most excited to dive into.

Safety First: Drowsy Driving Awareness Month

April 03, 2026

April is Drowsy Driving Awareness Month! Read helpful tips and habits to help you stay alert behind the wheel.

Safety First: Driving During a Tornado

March 27, 2026

When a tornado strikes, knowing how to respond on the road can mean the difference between safety and serious danger.

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