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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.

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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.

YP Spotlight: Tyler Pinkard

January 20, 2022

Meet Tyler Pinkard, Director of O&M Operations for Carlson Environmental Consultants and the next YP Spotlight

Repurposing Materials Away from Landfills

January 18, 2022

YP Spotlight: Kaitlin Matteson

January 13, 2022

Meet Kaitlin Matteson, Assistant Manager of Waste Disposal Division - City of Columbus (Pine Grove Landfill) and SWANA's next YP Spotlight!

NC SWANA Announces Executive Committee (Officers) 2021-2023 and New Director

January 11, 2022

The North Carolina Chapter of the SWANA is pleased to announce the officers elected to lead the organization for the next two years.

YP Spotlight: Bishow Shaha

December 09, 2021

Meet Bishow Shaha, Senior Staff Engineer - Geosyntec Consultants and the next YP Spotlight!

Thoughts from a SWANA Instructor

December 07, 2021

Read how Joe Williams went to prison for SWANA and join us in congratulating him for teaching over 150 SWANA classes!

YP Spotlight: Mauro Sandoval

December 02, 2021

Meet Mauro Sandoval, Public Works Director for the City of Alton, TX and the next YP Spotlight

YP Spotlight: Bonner Jones

November 24, 2021

Meet Bonner Jones, General Manager with 130 Environmental Park an IWSG Company and the next YP Spotlight!

Five Keys to Successful Financial Planning for Solid Waste Managers

November 22, 2021

Raftelis identified five key areas to focus on to achieve a successful financial plan. Read the 5 steps to success in this blog!

YP Spotlight: Ketan Shah

November 18, 2021

Meet Ketan Shah, Ph.D., Staff Professional for SCS Engineers and the next YP Spotlight!

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