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Coronavirus Resources
Here are resources SWANA has gathered to support solid waste workers, employers and customers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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ISWA’s Recommendations
Waste Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The International Solid Waste Association considers three overall priorities for waste management during the period of the pandemic of COVID-19:
- Ensure the continuity of the services
- Adjusting recycling services
- Ensure safe collection, disposal and treatment of healthcare waste
Guide to Public to Protect Solid Waste Workers
The public can help protect the health of the men and women in the solid waste industry during this vital time by following the tips available in this guide.
Emergency, Stay-at-Home, and Non-Essential Business Closure Orders for COVID-19
Links to emergency orders and other information affecting the public and employers in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
News on COVID-19
SWANA Calls on Congress to Support Local Governments
May 20, 2020
SWANA and Glad Partner to Address COVID-19 Among Solid Waste and Recycling Workers
April 27, 2020
Celebrating Earth Day Responsibly During COVID-19
April 22, 2020
SWANA Calls to Help Protect Waste and Recycling Workers
April 13, 2020
SWANA Urges Americans to Dispose of Gloves and Masks Properly
April 07, 2020
Media Advisory: Waste & Recycling During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 02, 2020
March 31, 2020
SWANA issues important documents for all essential industry workers
March 23, 2020
March 19, 2020
SWANA in the News
- Plastic bags were finally being banned. Then came the pandemic. – May 20, 2020, Vox Media
- Supporting Frontline Waste and Recycling Workers Impacted by COVID-19: A Q&A with SWANA’s David Biderman – May 5, 2020, Waste 360
- Personal protective equipment rally sanitation workers, janitors – May 4, 2020, Peninsula Press
- Editor's Blog: Lost Revenue – Apr 30, 2020, MSW Management
- SWANA and Glad partner on fund for solid waste and recycling workers affected by COVID-19 – Apr 28, 2020, Recycling Product News
- South Bend, Mishawaka find ways to keep up with trash – Apr 28, 2020, South Bend Tribune
- Discarded masks, gloves that litter Lee County will eventually become marine debris – Apr 20, 2020, ABC7
- Pandemics were not part of most contingency plans, but waste and recycling industry proving resilient – Apr 17, 2020, Waste Dive
- Industry groups push for inclusion of recycling infrastructure in next federal coronavirus aid package – Apr 17, 2020, Waste Dive
- 'The unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic' | Sanitation workers across the DMV are picking up more residential trash than ever – Apr 11, 2020, WUSA9
- $2T coronavirus stimulus package expected to directly help small haulers and frontline workers – Apr 10, 2020, Waste Dive
- 'It's just a nightmare.' Trash collectors overwhelmed by rising amount of household waste – Apr 9, 2020, CNN Business
- Masks and gloves are used to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The way they’re disposed of are putting people, animals at risk. – Apr 9, 2020, Washington Post
- SWANA, KAB Urge Proper Disposal of Gloves, Masks – Apr 8, 2020, Waste360
- Protecting Sanitation Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Apr 7, 2020, Cheddar
- Gloves, Wipes Litter Streets, And Parking Lots, And Beaches – Apr 3, 2020, WSHU
- Uncharted waters: Waste and recycling companies adapting to the coronavirus economy – Mar 31, 2020, Waste Dive
COVID-19 Links
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce - 3/19/20
- COVID-19 News Related to the Industry — WASTE360
- 'How coronavirus is disrupting US waste and recycling' - Waste Dive
- Coronavirus Resource Center - Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
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This is what it’s like to be a sanitation worker during the coronavirus outbreak - Washington Post
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COVID-19 Resource Page - California Resource Recovery Association
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Guidance for Employers: COVID-19 and the Workplace - National Safety Council
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The Safety Professional’s Role in Planning for a Pandemic - American Society of Safety Professionals
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Coronavirus Impacts on the Recycling Industry - Resource Recycling
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Locate Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer to Fight COVID-19 - Distilled Spirits Council
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Survey shows widespread industry impact of COVID-19 - Waste Today
COVID-19 Webinars
Recorded Webinars
Financial Impact of COVID-19 on the Solid Waste Industry
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Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Helping the solid waste industry cope with evolving health and safety risks.
View SWANA's Guidance on COVID-19Download COVID 19 Documents for Essential Waste and Recycling Workers
Download documents to demonstrate proof to law enforcement personnel that you work in an essential industry.
- Template letter that can be provided to demonstrate a worker’s exemption
- Memo for employers instructing them on use of the letter
- Placard for display in worker vehicles
Download these documents for essential waste and recycling workers
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