Resources
Coronavirus Resources
Here are resources SWANA has gathered to support solid waste workers, employers and customers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
State-by-State List of US Vaccine Plans
How will each state roll out its plan for vaccine distribution and administration?
View full list hereGovernment of Canada Vaccine Information
Canada’s vaccine plan, rollout, and other information.
View page SWANA’s Letter to Health AgenciesVaccine Resource Center For Employers
Resources to aid employers with the COVID-19 vaccine that can also be used during flu season. Includes insights and model policies.
View Resource CenterCOVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers
This toolkit will help your organization educate employees about COVID-19 vaccines, raise awareness about the benefits of vaccination, and address questions and concerns.
View ToolkitWorkplace COVID-19 Resources
Updated February 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.
COVID-19: Are we safe from our own trash?
A 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.
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.
SWANApalooza 2020 COVID-19 Sessions
Two keynote sessions at SWANApalooza 2020 covered the recent coronavirus pandemic. They are available for purchase through the SWANA Store.
ISWA Recommendations
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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
News on COVID-19
SWANA Launches New Weekly Safety Newsletter
February 19, 2021
SWANA Supports Federal Assistance for State and Local Governments
January 15, 2021
December 21, 2020
SWANA Requests Priority for Solid Waste and Recycling Sector in Canada for COVID-19 Vaccines
December 08, 2020
SWANA Urges High Priority to Solid Waste and Recycling Sector for COVID-19 Vaccines
November 30, 2020
October 29, 2020
SWANA Submits Over 1,500 Facial Covering Orders to HHS
July 23, 2020
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Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Helping the solid waste industry cope with evolving health and safety risks.
Download 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
Continue the Discussion
Contribute your resources to combatting COVID-19 on MySWANA.
Join the CommunityCOVID-19 Webinars
Financial Impact of COVID-19 on the Solid Waste Industry
SWANA in the News
- Solid waste workers join fight for vaccine priority, seek community help – Feb 23, 2021, WACH FOX57
- How local waste and recycling leaders are grappling with coronavirus-driven budget pressures – Dec 22, 2020, Waste Dive
- COVID-19 has changed everything, even Boston’s trash. Here’s how – Dec 13, 2020, Boston Globe
- Family Adventures, Last Mile Vehicles, COVID Waste, Mini Book Club, The Great Realization – Oct 1, 2020, The Lisa Show on BYU Radio
- Trash is Piling Up. Sanitation Workers Are Feeling the Strain. – Sep 30, 2020, Bloomberg City Lab
- 'Hard, Dirty Job': Cities Struggle To Clear Garbage Glut In Stay-At-Home World – Sep 21, 2020, National Public Radio
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Delivers 5,000 Masks to Miami-Dade Waste Management Department – Sep 14, 2020, Waste 360
- More working from home means we’re generating more residential trash – Aug 31, 2020, Minnesota Public Radio
- As trash piles up during Covid-19, residents raise a stink – Aug 30, 2020, Wall Street Journal
- COVID-19 pandemic: Sanitation workers association distributing millions of cloth facial coverings – Aug 14, 2020, Safety+Health Magazine
- Coronavirus has Philly falling way behind on trash pickup — but it’s not the only city – Aug 6, 2020, The Philadelphia Inquirer
- On top of coronavirus, industry faced with surprising year of safety trends – Jul 28, 2020, Waste Dive
- Renewed interest in automated side loaders driven by pandemic concerns, persistent safety issues – Jul 23, 2020, Waste Dive
- Editor’s Blog: These Are Our People – Jul 22, 2020, MSW Management
- Cities can turn household waste into opportunity – Jul 19, 2020, Press Argus-Courier
- Sanitation workers soldier on during COVID crisis despite risks – Jul 9, 2020, North Carolina Health News
COVID-19 Links
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COVID-19 Workplace Posters & Guidance Booklets - U.S. OSHA
- COVID-19 Resources – Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials
- SAFER: Safe Actions for Employee Returns - National Safety Council
- FEMA’s COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season
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Pandemic (COVID-19) Tip Sheets – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources - Public Health Agency of Canada
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Recycling & COVID-19 – The Recycling Partnership
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Gloved Hands May Spread Germs – Association for Professionals In Infection Control and Epidemiology
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Survey shows widespread industry impact of COVID-19 - Waste Today
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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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This is what it’s like to be a sanitation worker during the coronavirus outbreak - Washington Post
- Coronavirus Resource Center - Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
- COVID-19 News Related to the Industry — WASTE360
- 'How coronavirus is disrupting US waste and recycling' - Waste Dive
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce - 3/19/20
