News
This page archives all of SWANA press releases from 2010 onward.
SWANA Launches Municipal Incident Data Collection Effort
April 29, 2016
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is launching a first-of-its kind data collection effort for municipalities to report accidents and injuries at its worksites. To increase safety
SWANA's Applied Research Foundation Releases New Report
April 28, 2016
Following a review of national and global programs, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation has released a report that concludes a significant amount of add
SWANA's Membership Swells to Record Levels
April 04, 2016
As of April 1, the Solid Waste Association of North America’s (SWANA) membership enrollment surpassed its goal for the end of fiscal year 2016, and reached its highest levels ever. More than 8,400
SWANA Statement on Increased Safety Incidents in March
March 30, 2016
The recent increase in fatal accidents involving garbage trucks is of great concern and is unacceptable, according to the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). SWANA’s safety tracking h
New SWANA Safety Resource Gives Tips to Stay Alive
March 16, 2016
Among the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)’s goals for the future is making sure the waste industry moves off the federal government’s list of the top dangerous jobs in the United S
Slow Down to Get Around Decals Back in Stock
March 09, 2016
In January, The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) sold out of its inventory of Slow Down to Get Around decals in just a few, short hours. After a successful launch, decals a
Backing Best Management Practices Toolkit Available in Spanish
March 02, 2016
Spanish speaking workers in the waste industry will have access to the Solid Waste Association of North America’s (SWANA) complete Backing Best Management Practices Toolkit, now available in Spanis