SWANA Blog

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

For those of us living in the Washington, DC Metro area, the sense of community has never been stronger; 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!

Stay Motivated in Mindfulness!

November 04, 2019

Here are some of our tips and tricks to take all 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 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).

Honoring the Commitment to Safety

May 22, 2019

SWANA is presenting safety awards for the fourth year.

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.

Start Your Career Off on the Right Foot!

May 09, 2019

Learn more about SWANA YP membership and what it has to offer.

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 Know Before You Go

February 22, 2019

SWANApalooza is only days away! Here are all your tips and everything you need to be fully prepared for Boston!

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.