SWANA team members Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, Kristyn Oldendorf, Tammy Bennett, CAE, and Aidan Leurdijk had a fantastic experience visiting the Prince George’s County MRF. A special thank you to the SWANA Mid-Atlantic Chapter and PrinceGeorgesMD Department of Public

SWANA staff members Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, Kristyn Oldendorf, Tammy Bennett, CAE, and Aidan Leurdijk recently had the opportunity to tour the Montgomery County Government (Montgomery County MD) Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station in Derwood, MD. A big

Record breaking temperatures are sweeping across North America. SWANA is happy to deliver cool savings of $100 per registrant when you register for WASTECON during the Early-Bird period! Here are the top five reasons to attend: 1️⃣ Executive leadership topics and technical

The Colorado SWANA Rocky Mountain Chapter and the SWANA Arizona Chapter each recently held safety outreach events to share key safety information to solid waste and resource management workers. Over 150 people signed the SWANA Safety Pledge thanks to these outreach events! SWANA

The SWANA Florida Sunshine Chapter recently hosted the “SYNERGY” Summer Conference, bringing together industry professionals to discuss key topics! SWANA Executive Director & CEO @Amy Lestition Burke gave the keynote remarks, describing the vision for SWANA. Attendees also had

🌍📉 RSVP for a Two-Part Program on Food Waste Reduction! 📉🌍 We’re excited to bring you two insightful webinars on how to reduce food waste and make a positive impact on the environment. Part 1: Tools and Strategies for Food Waste Reduction 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 7

EPR legislation has been ramping up. In the past few years, more and more bills have been introduced, proposing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, batteries, paint, mattresses, and more. It's important that the waste and resource recovery sector have a seat at

SWANA Technical Divisions Manager, Natalie Garcia, was recently featured in an interview with Waste Today Magazine. Natalie shared some great insights, “My advice for anyone looking to enter this industry is to be curious and ask questions. I really think my curiosity and interest in

Congratulations to Tammy Bennett, SWANA Senior Director of Membership, for achieving the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. Completion of the CAE certification is a major accomplishment, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of association

🔍 Dive into the exciting lineup at WASTECON 2024! From impactful general sessions to immersive learning experiences, and Catalyst exhibitor sessions, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—register today, and remember, early bird rates end August 23! 🚀

SWANA Executive Director/CEO Amy Lestition Burke, Director of Public Policy Kristyn Oldendorf, and Summer Associate Aidan Leurdijk visited the SWANA Board of Directors Treasurer Lynsey Baer, Chief of Engineering of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA), at the Cherry Island

Matium is hosting SWANA Executive Director/CEO Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE to discuss WASTECON and the dynamic happenings at SWANA! Join today, August 27th, at noon to listen in! linkedin.com/events/premier…

Happy Labo(u)r Day! This national holiday in the US and Canada celebrates the social and economic achievements of workers. SWANA thanks you for your commitment and dedication to the solid waste and resource management industry. We welcome you to check out our safety resources

SWANA Executive Director/CEO Amy Lestition Burke, SWANA Director of Public Policy Kristyn Oldendorf, and SWANA Summer Intern Aidan Leurdijk visited SWANA members at LCSWMA and toured several of their sites, including the transfer station and landfill. The transfer station

The Arkansas Chapter of SWANA held its annual business meeting and conference last week, convening professionals from around the region to discuss the latest trends in waste and resource management, including lithium-ion batteries, recycling, landfill management, and much more.

🔋 The LCSWMA household hazardous waste (HHW) collection facility accepts many different types of materials, including lithium-ion batteries and other types of batteries. The HHW facility is equipped with a lithium-ion battery incident kit, provided by Call2Recycle, Inc., full

The LCSWMA Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility, operated by Reworld™, processes 95% of Lancaster County’s municipal solid waste, creating renewable energy that powers the equivalent of 30,000 area homes. In a unique and beneficial arrangement, the facility provides steam to

SWANA Executive Director/CEO Amy Lestition Burke, SWANA Director of Public Policy Kristyn Oldendorf, and SWANA Summer Intern Aidan Leurdijk visited SWANA members at the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) and toured the recycling education center and the MRF operated by

The ISWA World Congress in Cape Town is next week! SWANA Executive Director/CEO Amy Lestition Burke, SWANA Director of Public Policy Kristyn Oldendorf, and SWANA, and SWANA Past President Art Mercer will be attending to represent SWANA. As a national member of ISWA, SWANA

SWANA congratulates James Law of SCS Engineers for his election as president of ISWA . A long-time member of both SWANA and ISWA, Law is well-positioned to lead in this role. As a national member of ISWA, SWANA has a seat at the ISWA General Assembly to vote on the new