Resources
Here are resources SWANA has gathered to support solid waste workers, employers and customers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
How will each state roll out its plan for vaccine distribution and administration?
View full list hereCanada’s vaccine plan, rollout, and other information.
View page SWANA’s Letter to Health AgenciesResources to keep yourself and others safe from COVID-19.
Go to COVID.govResources to aid employers with the COVID-19 vaccine that can also be used during flu season. Includes insights and model policies.
View Resource CenterThis toolkit will help your organization educate employees about COVID-19 vaccines, raise awareness about the benefits of vaccination, and address questions and concerns.
View CDC ToolkitA review of the risk of garbage belonging to people infected with SARS-CoV-2 as a potential source of community spread and a threat to sanitation workers.
Updated August 2, 2021
A list of general COVID-19 resources grouped by U.S. federal agency, a section with resources on reopening workplaces, and additional industry-specific COVID-19 resources grouped by industry.
The International Solid Waste Association considers three overall priorities for waste management during the period of the pandemic of COVID-19:
Download documents to demonstrate proof to law enforcement personnel that you work in an essential industry.
Helping the solid waste industry cope with evolving health and safety risks.
Contribute your resources to combatting COVID-19 on MySWANA.
Join the CommunityCOVID-19 Workplace Posters & Guidance Booklets - U.S. OSHA
Pandemic (COVID-19) Tip Sheets – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources - Public Health Agency of Canada
Recycling & COVID-19 – The Recycling Partnership
Gloved Hands May Spread Germs – Association for Professionals In Infection Control and Epidemiology
Survey shows widespread industry impact of COVID-19 - Waste Today
COVID-19 Resource Page - California Resource Recovery Association
Guidance for Employers: COVID-19 and the Workplace - National Safety Council
The Safety Professional’s Role in Planning for a Pandemic - American Society of Safety Professionals
Coronavirus Impacts on the Recycling Industry - Resource Recycling
Locate Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer to Fight COVID-19 - Distilled Spirits Council
This is what it’s like to be a sanitation worker during the coronavirus outbreak - Washington Post