February 29, 2024

SWANA mourns the loss of Kay Hickman, former SWANA employee and wife of SWANA Founder Lanny Hickman.

We are excited to feature the promotions of two SWANA members in this issue: Romeo Vellutini and David Ramirez, P.E.

Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries have become increasingly common as consumers mistakenly discard a variety of electronics in household trash or recycling.

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking photos for its Fall Prevention Campaign. This campaign provides outreach for preventing falls.

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hosting a 2024 Workers Memorial Event from April 22–25.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines (EG) for large municipal solid waste (MSW) combustors. 

SWANA submitted testimony and spoke at a hearing on Maryland State bills (SB0686 and HB0686) to establish a Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Program.