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SWANApalooza 2020 Keynotes
Individual SWANApalooza sessions are now available for purchase! Session recordings will be available for download. Each session will also be worth one Continuing Education Unit (CEU). This brings you a convenient (and affordable) way to meet recertification requirements right from the comfort of your home.
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SWANA Supports RECOVER Act Introduced in Congress
April 5, 2021
Federal Recycling legislation is necessary to improve recycling infrastructure and reduce contamination
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SWANA Hires Theresa Rademacher as New Technical Division Manager
April 2, 2021
Joins SWANA with extensive experience in solid waste industry
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SWANA’s New Spring Technical Conference Postponed
March 30, 2021
SOAR will take place March 21–24, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri
From Our Blog
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April 9, 2021 Weekly Wrap-UP
April 9, 2021
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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YP Spotlight: Abby Holovach
April 8, 2021
Meet Abby Holovach: Environmental Management Systems, Spills, and Tanks Programs Manager for the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
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YP Spotlight: Eduardo Rodriguez
April 1, 2021
Meet Eduardo Rodriguez, Operations Manager for the City of Phoenix, one of Waste360’s 40 Under 40 Award winners and the next YP Spotlight!
Our Research
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Curbside Recycling Collection Options
Publication date: August 2020. This report compares and evaluates dual-stream recycling options against single-stream.
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Resetting Curbside Recycling Programs in the Wake of China
Publication date: September, 2019. Information and guidance on resetting curbside recycling in the wake of the China National Sword policy.
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Curbside Collection of Residential Yard Waste
Publication date: August 2018. Full title: Service Options for the Curbside Collection of Residential Yard Waste.
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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Advocacy
April 7, 2021
Two bills supported by SWANA have been introduced in Congress to improve municipal recycling programs nationwide.
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Celebrate Earth Day 2021 with SWANA!
April 7, 2021
This Earth Day, SWANA wants to recognize those who have been doing great work for the environment whether it’s through volunteering, work, or research.
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All Things Renewable Natural Gas
April 7, 2021
The SWANA Landfill Gas & Biogas Technical Division Utilization Committee is pleased to announce their first webinar in an upcoming series on all things renewable natural gas.
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SWANA Hires Theresa Rademacher as New Technical Divisions Manager
April 7, 2021
Joins SWANA with extensive experience in solid waste industry
Our e-Library
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Automated Collection: Perspectives on Making the Switch
Get insights on switching to automated collection from those with experience. Don Ross of New Way discusses the history of automation and the latest technologies. He also outlines the benefits, including safety.
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What Packaging EPR Means for Haulers & MRF Operators
SWANA, the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI), the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA), and the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) presented about extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs on haulers and MRF operators.
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Using Unified Messaging to Combat Contamination
Hear from Mel Gilles, the architect of Recycle Right NC, a ten-week anti-contamination campaign that reached thousands of North Carolinians.
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Virtual MRF Summit (Recording)
SWANA and SRI partnered for the return of the MRF Summit — this time on a virtual platform during America Recycles Week.
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Pursuing Multilateral Development Bank Projects
This virtual briefing explains how waste management projects can be financed by the five multilateral development banks, or MDBs. FREE FOR MEMBERS
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Controlling Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
Join this SWANA Webinar on the challenges posed by drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
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