Resources
SWANA has the articles, white papers, research and how-to guides to help you run your landfill better, stay compliant with regulations, save money and save resources. View the latest resources or use the filters on the left to find resources by type or topic.
News Headlines
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SWANA Calls on Congress to Support Local Governments
May 20, 2020
Direct Relief Needed for Cities, Town, and Villages in Response to COVID-19
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SWANA and Glad Partner to Address COVID-19 Among Solid Waste and Recycling Workers
April 27, 2020
Sanitation Workers Support Fund will provide financial assistance to eligible front-line collection workers
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Celebrating Earth Day Responsibly During COVID-19
April 22, 2020
SWANA encourages everyone to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary. Founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, Earth Day remains an important reminder about our responsibility for the environment.
From Our Blog
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May 22, 2020 Weekly Wrap-UP
May 22, 2020
SWANA's weekly wrap-up will keep you up-to-date with everything that is happening in SWANA and the solid waste industry.
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SWANA's COVID-19 Resources
May 7, 2020
SWANA speaks on the resources they have available to the public to help the solid waste community and industry workers.
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Summation of a SWANA Intern - Nikki King
May 5, 2020
Nikki King, SWANA's Spring 2020 Communications and Marketing Intern, reflects on her experience this past semester.
Our Research
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Thermal Treatment of Residual Waste: Lessons from Europe
In Denmark, Switzerland, Austria and Germany, waste-to-energy (WTE) plays a significant role in the management and processing of municipal solid waste. SWANA Applied Research Foundation researched the reasons why modern, developed countries in...
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Curbside Collection of Residential Yard Waste
This 2017 SWANA Applied Research Foundation’s (ARF) Collection Group presents the results of background research on the economic and environmental costs of curbside collection services for yard waste from single-family residences.
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Mechanical Biological Treatment of Residual Waste
This 2018 SWANA Applied Research Foundation Waste Reduction & Recycling Group report provides a summary of lessons learned from the implementation of mechanical biological treatment (MBT) facilities in Europe over the past 25 years.
Our Publications
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A Compilation of Current Readings: Leachate Recirculation
The principal objective of this study was to simulate leachate quantity and quality, as well as biogas generation at sanitary landfills
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Ash Recycling & Reuse Survey
SWANA's Waste-to-Energy Technical Division conducted first-ever and follow-up surveys of waste-to-energy plant owners and operators and state regulators.
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An Assesment of Management Practices of Wood
An Assesment of Management Practices of Wood & Wood-Related Wastes in the Urban Environment
I AM SWANA Newsletter
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While our world is disrupted, your progress doesn’t have to be.
May 13, 2020
SWANA has been a first choice for education and training in the solid waste industry for 60+ years, and we are here for you now.
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Officer Voting
May 13, 2020
SWANA’s Board of Directors has authorized candidates to stand for consideration to fill its four top officer positions for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2020.
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Sanitation Workers Support Fund
May 5, 2020
Sanitation Workers Support Fund will provide financial assistance to eligible front-line collection workers
Technical Policies
Definitions Of Terms Used In SWANA Technical Policies And Solid Waste Management
Technical Policy T-0
This technical policy defines terms, acronyms and abbreviations frequently used in the solid waste management industry and in SWANA's technical policies.
Integrated Solid Waste Management
Technical Policy T-1
Integrated solid waste management is a series of complimentary actions to reduce the quantities of solid waste generated and manage that which is generated in an economically and environmentally sound manner.
Strategic Planning For Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management
Technical Policy T-3
SWANA supports a broad definition of municipal solid waste management, more clearly defined as integrated municipal solid waste management, or IMSWM.
Training Events
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SWANA Training Center - MOLO - POSTPONED
May 27 - 29, 2020
Due to continuing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, this event has been postponed. SWANA is working to reschedule it for a time when we can better ensure the well-being of all in attendance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please direct...
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SWANA Training Center - Transfer Station - POSTPONED
May 27 - 29, 2020
Due to continuing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, this event has been postponed. SWANA is working to reschedule it for a time when we can better ensure the well-being of all in attendance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please direc...
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SWANA Training Center - Managing Recycling - POSTPONED
Jun 2 - 4, 2020
Due to continuing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, this event has been postponed. SWANA is working to reschedule it for a time when we can better ensure the well-being of all in attendance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please direct...
