SWANA Press Release Archive

San Diego Zoo's Sustainability Tour will educate waste management leaders throughout the United States about the logistics of waste collection, and more.

Speeches from national and international environmental leaders will provide a glimpse into current and future issues in waste and recycling at WASTECON 2022 in San Diego.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued Requests for Applications for two important new recycling grant programs.

SWANA is proud to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15. This event is an opportunity to promote the value of recycling and discuss ways to strengthen it in the future.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a decline in injury and illness rates across the solid waste industry.

SWANA submitted comments with the NWRA regarding EPA proposed rule to designate PFAS as hazardous substance under CERCLA.

New York City’s Dusk and Darkness initiative encompasses Department of Sanitation and private sector solid waste collection employees.

The competition of solid waste collection and landfill equipment operators, showcasing their skills, was the first one held since COVID-19 forced suspension of this annual event.

The SWANA Young Professionals Steering Committee recognizes members for the YP of the Year Award.

SWANA participated in stakeholder consultation for the Environmental Performance Review of the United States assessed by the OECD.