SWANA Press Release Archive

Professionals from across the world connected at SWANA's second annual RCon®.

SWANA's RCon® 2026 officially kicked off, bringing professionals from across the industry to St. Louis, Missouri.

SWANA and The Battery Network join forces for safer battery collection and management.

Ahead of RCon®, the Circularity Forum will bring professionals together to discuss circular economy initiatives and improve community impact.

Explore innovation, collaboration, and excellence in resource management at RCon® 2026 in St. Louis, MO.

Read the newest research report from SWANA's Applied Research Foundation to discover the benefits WTE facilities bring to local communities.

SWANA and the National Waste & Recycling Foundation (NWRF) announced a new collaboration to advance battery safety education and encourage more consistent public guidance on the proper recovery and disposal of batteries and battery-powered products.

Join us in honoring industry excellence and leaders at RCon® 2026.

The SWANA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Acting Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Muller as she leads the Association during this period of transition.

The SWANA Board of Directors wrote a letter to membership to announce Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Amy Lestition Burke’s upcoming departure as Executive Director of SWANA.