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 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 ToolkitUpdated 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.
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.
Two keynote sessions at SWANApalooza 2020 covered the recent coronavirus pandemic. They are available for purchase through the SWANA Store.
The International Solid Waste Association considers three overall priorities for waste management during the period of the pandemic of 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
Helping the solid waste industry cope with evolving health and safety risks.
Download documents to demonstrate proof to law enforcement personnel that you work in an essential industry.
Download these documents for essential waste and recycling workers
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