Transforming Waste to a Resource

SWANA is an organization of professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy and research.

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Resources

Safety Resources

SWANA provides these safety resources to support our commitment to improving safety in the solid waste industry.

Applied Research Foundation

SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation (ARF) supports conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste issues selected by foundation subscribers.

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Events

Colorado Rocky Mountain Conference

Sep 15 - 17, 2025

Educational Session - EPR “A STATE-BY-STATE PERSPECTIVE”

Sep 23 - 24, 2025

Southern California Chapter -  Annual Meeting & Workshop

Sep 25, 2025

Essential Leachate PFAS Treatment and Management Training for Landfill Professionals

Sep 25, 2025

Southern California Annual Meeting & Workshop

Sep 25, 2025

Essential Leachate PFAS Treatment and Management Training for Landfill Professionals

Sep 25, 2025

Workshop: Beyond Waste Disposal: Elevating the conversation on the critical role of modern landfills

Sep 25, 2025

Animal Mortality Management via Composting or Landfilling

Sep 25, 2025

Iowa Chapter - Fall Conference

Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2025

Annual In-Person SWANA WI Board of Directors Meeting

Oct 2, 2025

SWANA International Road-E-O Hosted By Florida Chapter

Oct 10 - 11, 2025

Mississippi Chapter Fall Conference

Oct 14 - 15, 2025

2025 LSWA Solid Waste Operator Certification Workshop

Oct 27 - 29, 2025

RCon™

Nov 12 - 15, 2025

Utah Beehive SWANA Chapter 2026 Symposium

Mar 8 - 13, 2026

Canadian SWANA Conference

May 13 - 15, 2026

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News

2025 SWANA Awards Recipients Announced

September 17, 2025

SAFETY FIRST: OSHA, NWRA, AND SWANA REAFFIRM PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT WASTE AND RECYCLING WORKERS

August 25, 2025

SWANA Announces Corporate Partnership with Paradigm Software L.L.C.® to Advance Safety and Technology in Waste and Resource Management

July 31, 2025

SWANA Hosts Key Discussion Ahead of United Nations Plastic Treaty Negotiations

July 30, 2025

SWANA ARF Report Explores Options for Aging Waste-to-Energy Facilities

July 24, 2025

SWANA Award Applications Now Open

July 21, 2025

New Way® Trucks is SWANA's New Corporate Partner

July 15, 2025

Elizabeth Roe Takes the Helm: SWANA Announces Board of Directors for FY2026

July 1, 2025

NWRA and SWANA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Safety, Education, and Advocacy on Behalf of the Waste and Recycling Industry

May 7, 2025

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