Braille Labels Available for Garbage and Recycling Carts for the Visually Impaired in Broken Arrow, OK

May 30, 2023

Beginning June 5, 2023, the City of Broken Arrow will be the first municipality in the area to offer recycling and garbage labels for each cart written in Braille.

New SWANA Report Presents Guidance on Landfill Odor Control

May 9, 2023

SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation’s report provides up-to-date information on materials and strategies to control odors from landfills.

Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE, Named SWANA Interim ED

April 12, 2023

Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE, has been named Interim Executive Director of the Solid Waste Association of North America effective April, 2023.

Embrace Sustainability: Taking Action for Global Warming through Waste Conservation in June

June 2, 2023

Explore the significance of waste conservation in combating global warming and provide actionable tips for conserving waste this summer.

SWANA's Mid-Atlantic Regional Road-E-O Showcases Skills and Safety

May 24, 2023

This exciting event provided operators of solid waste collection and landfill equipment an opportunity to showcase their skills while promoting safety in the industry.

Access Photos from SOAR 2023

May 9, 2023

To view photos from SOAR 2023, please visit SWANA's Flickr page.

Efficient Management of Waste Recycling Collection Resources

Publication date: March, 2022. This report provides guidance on managing waste and recycling services optimally and efficiently.

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.

Encouraging Better Curbside Recycling Behaviors

Publication Date: December, 2021. Presents costs and effectiveness of educational programs designed to improve residential curbside recycling behaviors.

In Memoriam: Robert Epler

June 5, 2023

Robert “Bob” Epler of San Diego, California passed away on June 1, 2023, at age 84.

Advocacy

June 2, 2023

OSHA is asking for stakeholder input on their current use of leading indicators and their impact on managing their safety and health management systems.

Our Goal: Mitigating Danger Through Safety

June 2, 2023

One of the main priorities of SWANA's Strategic Plan is getting members of the solid waste and resource management profession off the list of the top ten most dangerous jobs.

SWANA Recertification in a Few Simple Steps!

May 24, 2023

Don’t miss out on member benefits by allowing your certification to lapse. To be eligible for certification renewal, you must meet two requirements.

SWANA Town Hall Strategic Plan - Goal 1

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