SWANA Participates in United States’ OECD Environmental Performance Review

September 23, 2022

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

New SWANA Report Evaluates Electricity and Other Alternative Fuels for Refuse and Recycling Collection Vehicles

September 12, 2022

SWANA ARF has issued an important new report assessing the viability of electricity and other alternative fuels for solid waste and recycling collection vehicles.

SWANA Issues Update of 2021 Worker Shortage White Paper

September 8, 2022

Timely report addresses ongoing collection delays and other challenges facing solid waste employers.

Bring Your Team—Here’s How WASTECON Is Better Together

September 26, 2022

Here are seven ways bringing your team helps you get the most from attending WASTECON—including saving money.

Mechanical Biological Waste Treatment – Now Worth Another Look! Part II

September 21, 2022

It has been shown that when a cooperation is set up between the municipalities the whole waste process can be efficient, keeping the costs to the citizens low.

YP Spotlight: Rachel Musetti

September 14, 2022

Meet Rachel Musetti, Recycling and Zero Waste Education Coordinator at Metro Waste Services Nashville, and our next YP Spotlight!

PFAS Fate and Transport in Waste-to-Energy Facilities

Publication date: June, 2021. PFAS is especially interesting to solid waste professionals because of how difficult it is to remove from landfills. Can thermal combustion plants like waste-to-energy facilities reduce PFAS in waste?

Reducing Contamination in Curbside Recycling Programs

Publication date: March, 2021. This report from SWANA ARF, Reducing Contamination in Curbside Recycling Programs, addresses key reasons why residents place contaminants in their recycling bins.

The Long-Term Management of Closed MSW Landfills

Publication date: January, 2021. The SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) addresses key issues around the long-term management of closed landfills following the 30-year post-closure care period required under current regulations.

Upcoming Webinars

September 14, 2022

There are four live webinars coming up on our calendar, including one that is free to YP members. Join us for some mid-day education on various topics. Learn More

YP Spotlight: Rachel Musetti

September 14, 2022

Meet Rachel Musetti, Recycling and Zero Waste Education Coordinator at Metro Waste Services Nashville, and our next YP Spotlight!

SWANA Issues Update of 2021 Worker Shortage White Paper

September 14, 2022

Timely report addresses ongoing collection delays and other challenges facing solid waste employers.

New SWANA Report Evaluates Electricity and Other Alternative Fuels for Refuse and Recycling Collection Vehicles

September 14, 2022

SWANA ARF has issued an important new report assessing the viability of electricity and other alternative fuels for solid waste and recycling collection vehicles.

Using Social Media and Technology To Your Advantage

Successfully Navigating the Environmental Justice Process

Tackling Solid Waste Contracting Challenges

Recycling Wind Turbines & Solar Panels

Transitioning from Landfill to Sustainability Campus

Breaking Down Compost in Minnesota

Nashville: From Recycle Wrong To Recycle Right

Cost Effective Recycling Approaches for Remote Areas

Find and Keep Quality CDL Drivers

Advancing the Circular Economy in Your Community