“Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) staff relies on SWANA courses and meetings for professional development, training & networking to maintain its cutting edge leadership” 

--N.C. Vasuki, Delaware Solid Waste Authority

"I’m proud to be a SWANA member too.  We can move agendas forward faster if we all network as a professional community and that is one big benefit of SWANA."

--Heidi Sanborn, R3 Consulting Group

Here you will find:

Top of the Line Industry Training and Certification

Each year, on a local and national level, SWANA sponsors specialty conferences and symposia where industry leaders come together to network, hear about the latest trends, and learn about new strategies for tackling common dilemmas.

You don’t have to travel to take advantage of our educational products.  SWANA offers an extensive line of training publicationsthat include compilations of technical papers geared to helping you make an immediate and lasting impact at work, unlocking the door to career advancement beyond your wildest dreams:

• Learn in the comfort of your home or office with our Self-Guided E-Study Courses
• Update your knowledge with our topical monthly E-Sessionsor more in-depth E-Courses
• Get the latest research on new technology from special publications developed by our Applied Research Foundation

WASTECON, the only solid waste conference run by and for solid waste professionals, brings thousands of members together for training classes, technical sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit showcase. 

Did we mention that Members receive significant discounts to attend our training events and on the purchase of all of SWANA’s educational materials?

Molding the Future of the Solid Waste Industry

SWANA is committed to being a proactive player in the future of solid waste management. Our Applied Research Foundation works with a group of member “subscribers” to define common research objectives and pursue significant projects that will help advance our industry.

Our recent advocacy efforts in the areas of Landfill Gas Tax Credits & Bioreactor Operations shows that SWANA is a forceful voice on issues pertaining to solid waste professionals! 

Local SWANA Chapters address local issues, weighing in on important legislative & advocacy efforts.  Many SWANA Members become actively involved in their local Chapter’s effort to improve solid waste management!

Get the News that Matters to YOU

All the information you need to maximize the value of your membership is here. Download technical content, manage your Membership, and locate other Members on our Membership Directory (Members Only).

Members also receive subscriptions to these “must read” periodicals:

• MSW Solutions – SWANA’s official monthly newsletter features the news you need to get the most out of your Membership in addition to regular features on today’s trends and tomorrow’s emerging technologies.
• MSW Management – The official journal of SWANA is published 7 times a year by Forester Communications. MSW Management uses their vast network of resources in the MSW industry to make sure that their magazine is filled with solid technical pieces that matter.  Visit www.MSWmanagement.com for more information on this informative magazine.