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.

Super Bowl Monday

February 12, 2020

Going to work Monday is the last thing we want to think about after the big game, but it is crucial to ensure everyone finishes their workday safely. SWANA is here to provide a few safety tips.

MLK Day

January 20, 2020

For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we want to look back at two men who dedicated over 50 years of service to the solid waste industry in the City of Memphis.

Holiday Giving

December 26, 2019

We all should look to reduce our waste generation, but there is no need to be a scrooge during the holidays. How can we celebrate gift giving without creating waste? Let me count the ways.

SWANApalooza 2020 Programming Announced

December 19, 2019

SWANA has launched the SWANApalooza 2020 conference program.

Have a Sustainable Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019

SWANA is giving you easy tips to make your Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season more sustainable.

Strengthening Recycling Focus of Legislative and Administrative Efforts

November 22, 2019

SWANA joins EPA, ASTSWMO and others for America Recycles Day Events and U.S. Congress responds to recycling challenges with several new bills.

ARD Park Clean Up

November 14, 2019

Last week, SWANA worked with Montgomery County Parks to get a local park cleaned up in honor of America Recycles Day.

World Series - Stanley Cup - Community Ties

November 06, 2019

We can thank the Washington Nationals World Series victory for providing this community bonding experience.

Stay Motivated in Mindfulness!

November 04, 2019

Here are some of our tips and tricks to take all the mindfulness techniques that you’ve learned at WASTECON® and apply it to your daily work life!

SWANA Technical Division Leaders Announced

October 17, 2019

SWANA welcomed the following volunteer leaders into their new positions leading Technical Divisions (special interest groups) effective July 1, 2019.

SWANA Student Voices: Amanda Siciliano

October 16, 2019

SWANA is pleased to highlight some of the essays submitted as part of SWANA's Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Program.

See You in Phoenix

October 15, 2019

With WASTECON® less than two weeks away, the staff at SWANA is finalizing plans to make this the best WASTECON yet.

Field Experiences: My Day on a Bulky Trash Route

October 10, 2019

Want to hear more? Come out to WASTECON and meet Michael Fernandez and the Collections and Transfer Technical Division leadership on Tuesday, October 22, 1-3 p.m., Booth 401.

SWANA Student Voices: Abigail Ventrone

October 08, 2019

SWANA is pleased to highlight some of the essays submitted as part of SWANA's Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Program. Here is Amanda Siciliano, who is studying Civil Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Bridget Wlosek: 2019 CDM Smith Rising Star

October 03, 2019

SWANA would like to congratulate Bridget Wlosek on being named one of CDM Smith’s Rising Stars!

Field Experiences: My Day on a Garbage Route

September 12, 2019

Michael Fernandez shares his experiences and insight to being Director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM).

Takeaways from Waste Expo

May 15, 2019

Join Darryl Walter, the Director of Membership for SWANA, as he talks about his key takeaways from Waste Expo in Las Vegas.

Q&A with a Recycling Manager

April 19, 2019

We reached out to Sean Huntington, Recycling Manager in Fairbanks, AK, to answer some questions about recycling in lieu of Earth Day, April 22.

SWANApalooza Q&A with Keynote Speakers

February 05, 2019

With three weeks to go until SWANApalooza, we caught up with two of our keynote speakers who will discuss the future of marine litter education.