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SWANA’s Public Blog for Solid Waste and Recycling Professionals

SWANA’s 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.

The Importance of the Three Rs - A SWANA Scholarship Application Essay

August 03, 2022

Two identical bins sit next to each other, their only difference being one is stamped with three little arrows on its face and the other is void of such a picture.

California’s SB 1383 Lays Out Big Changes for Organics Management Part 2

July 25, 2022

California’s SB 1383 sets robust requirements for organic waste diversion and management to reach a lofty goal of diverting 20 million-plus tons of food waste annually by 2025.

California’s SB 1383 Lays Out Big Changes for Organics Management

July 13, 2022

As climate change continues taking its toll, California, in particular, is hard hit with consequences, namely droughts and wildfires that cost the agriculture industry billions a year.

YP Spotlight: Sean McGinnis

July 05, 2022

Meet Sean McGinnis, Partner with COEFFICIENT and the next YP Spotlight!

Managing C&D Debris for the Future

June 28, 2022

In Minnesota, a staggering 90 percent of construction and demolition (C&D) debris is generated by demolition activity related to commercial and residential redevelopment.

Chemical Cleaning in Landfill Liquids Systems

June 14, 2022

Twelve years of chemical cleaning in the Solid Waste business has been an exercise in learning the nature, size, and causes of the problems in landfill pipes.

YP Spotlight: Allie Omens

June 09, 2022

Meet Allie Omens, Construction and Demolition Recycling Coordinator at Metro Nashville Waste Services and the next YP Spotlight!

Electrochemical oxidation offers breakthroughs in commercial PFAS destruction

June 02, 2022

The electrochemical oxidation process used for the breakdown of organic compounds has been gaining acceptance in the realm of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) since its introduction in the 1970’s

Maximizing Landfill Gas Returns – Getting your site ready for a beneficial use project

May 25, 2022

Developing an LFG beneficial-use facility can protect the environment and improve human health. To be successful, carefully contemplate the financial commitments and operational changes.

YP Spotlight: Emily Tucker

May 19, 2022

Meet Emily Tucker, Solid Waste Engineer at HDR and the next YP Spotlight!

drawing of vehicle next to recycling bins

Drop It Low: Best Management Practices for Reducing Contamination in Drop-Off Recycling Programs

May 11, 2022

Recycling contamination can occur differently at drop-off sites than curbside, so communities must learn to manage those differences.

GIS & Garbage Technology for Decision Making

May 04, 2022

The Public Works Service Operations Division for Bismarck provides garbage collection services. The city reached out to HDR to conduct a study evaluating its collection program.

Visual Assessment Tools Show User’s Perspective on How a Project Will Look

April 27, 2022

People rarely want solid waste facilities to be located near their neighborhoods. A visual impact assessment can play a part in appeasing adjacent property owners.

SWANA Members Take on Earth Day 2022

April 26, 2022

This year's Earth Day theme was #InvestinOurPlanet. SWANA members were in full force, taking part in activities that helped ensure a greener tomorrow

YP Spotlight: Matthew Karmel

April 20, 2022

Meet Matthew Karmel – Counsel – Environmental Practice Group and the next YP Spotlight.

The Real Cost of Inaccuracy in Waste & Recycling

April 14, 2022

When material is purchased or sold based on weight, it is imperative that the scale being used to measure that weight produces accurate results.

YP Spotlight: Hope Huber

April 06, 2022

Meet Hope Huber, Product & Marketing Specialist at Recyclist and the next YP Spotlight.

On Joining the US Plastics Pact

March 09, 2022

Amanda Jordan, Circular Economy Project Manager for the City of Phoenix, writes a Q&A on participating in the US Plastics Pact.

Lower Credit Card Processing Rates and Fees with NCCP Group

February 08, 2022

Lower Credit Card Processing Rates and Fees with NCCP Group

Educating Residents Virtually: Mecklenburg’s NaCo Award Winning Program

January 26, 2022

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste follows up their webinar with a blog about how they converted in-person presentations and MRF tours into safe and accessible virtual webinars.