Resources
Resources
Welcome to SWANA's Resources, your one-stop destination for a wealth of valuable information and tools designed to enhance your understanding and expertise in the fields of solid waste management and resource recovery. Our Resources page is meticulously curated to cater to professionals, experts, and enthusiasts alike, offering programs, guides, links, and multimedia content.
Safety Resources
SWANA provides these safety resources to support our commitment to improving safety in the solid waste industry.
Affinity Program
SWANA members will reap the savings from group-wide cost reductions and pre-negotiated discounts with trusted, reliable affinity partners.
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Here are resources for everyone on how to #RecycleRight.
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Professional Services Directory
Put your company in front of more than 18,000 active monthly users in SWANA’s Professional Service Directory. Your business is sure to get noticed.
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SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation (ARF) conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste issues selected by foundation subscribers.
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SWANA Welcomes Amy Lestition Burke, CAE, FASAE, as New Executive Director/CEO
October 4, 2023
SWANA has appointed Amy Lestition Burke Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Lestition Burke will usher in a new vision of innovation at SWANA.
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SWANA Announces 2023 Young Professionals of the Year
September 19, 2023
Join us as we formally recognize our three recipients' achievements at WASTECON® 2023 during the Awards Ceremony.
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SWANA Recognizes Four Outstanding Safety Programs
June 29, 2023
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2023 SWANA Safety Awards.
From Our Blog
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Time to Dust Off Your Chemistry Books... and Prepare for an Explosion of Jobs in PFAS Management
December 4, 2023
As societal concerns grow and stringent regulations are developed by the federal and state governments, it is imperative for today’s solid waste planners and engineers to become educated on PFAS.
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Registration Now Open for SOAR 2024!
December 1, 2023
Join us in Phoenix, Arizona from April 15–18, 2024, for an unforgettable experience.
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Celebrating Success: Honoring Our Newest Certification Holders in October 2023
November 28, 2023
Whether you’re just starting the journey or well on the path of becoming successful in the solid waste profession, SWANA Certification can accelerate your career development,
Our Research
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Efficient Management of Waste Recycling Collection Resources
Publication date: March, 2022. This report provides guidance on managing waste and recycling services optimally and efficiently.
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PFAS Management and Treatment Options for Landfill Leachate
Publication date: November, 2022. This report provides solid waste landfill managers with up-to-date information and guidance on PFAS management and treatment options for landfill leachate.
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Evaluation of Electricity and Other Alternative Fuels
Publication date: August, 2022. Full title: Evaluation of Electricity and Other Alternative Fuels for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Vehicles.
Our Publications
I AM SWANA Newsletter
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Registration Now Open for SOAR 2024!
November 29, 2023
Join us in Phoenix, Arizona from April 15–18, 2024, for an unforgettable experience.
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Technical Division Award Nominations Open Tomorrow
November 28, 2023
The Technical Divisions are accepting nominations for 16 awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is January 19, 2024.
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Throwback Thursday: "Denzel Washington Used to Be a Garbageman"
November 28, 2023
Throwback Thursday! On Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2017, Denzel Washington recalled his past experiences working as a real-life garbage man.
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Message from SWANA’s New CEO
November 28, 2023
Amy Lestition Burke explains how she will help lead SWANA at this critical point and represent an industry that impacts communities every day.
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