Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

?? Upcoming Spring Webinar – Register Now! ?? A New Solution for an Old Problem: Methane Mitigation ?? Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | ? 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET Join Dr. Isaac Garaway, Chief Technology Officer at Qnergy, as he explores the challenges of methane emissions at landfills—especially smaller or closed sites where traditional solutions aren’t feasible. Learn how the Weber County Landfill in Utah has reduced methane concentrations to as low as 30% using innovative emissions control technology. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eEP2wrcs #SWANA #Webinars #MethaneMitigation #LandfillManagement

Most stairway falls happen due to a loss of balance, often from not using handrails, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Similarly, the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) reports that ladder falls are a leading cause of workplace fatalities.? Staying cautious on ladders and stairs can save lives. Learn essential safety tips to protect yourself and your coworkers in SWANA’s latest blog post: ?? https://lnkd.in/gtrK_ujP? #SWANA #SafetyFirst #LadderSafety #StairSafety #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeSafety #InjuryPrevention?

???It’s Global Recycling Day! ?? According to the Global Recycling Foundation, recyclables save over 700 million tons in CO2 emissions annually — projected to increase to one billion tons by 2030! ???? ?A key component in the recycling supply chain is a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), which can process thousands of tons of recyclables each year. ???? SWANA CEO Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE and Senior Director of Public Policy & Communications, Kristyn Oldendorf, have recently toured many MRFs to learn firsthand about their recycling efforts. ?? From visiting the Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Inc. MRF to the Casella Waste Systems, Inc. MRF in New York to the Balcones Recycling MRF in San Antonio, TX, SWANA has gained an up-close look at what recycling systems across the country can aspire to. ? The mission of Global Recycling Day has two parts:? ? Advocate for a global recycling approach supported by world leaders ??? ? Improve the understanding of waste as a resource on an individual level ?? SWANA is supporting Recycling in Action month to show the real impact of recycling. In May, MRFs will open their doors to the community to see firsthand how recyclables are sorted, processed, and turned into new products. To explore more about this initiative, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKgqdJ26 Join us in celebrating the future of recycling! ?????? #SWANA #GlobalRecyclingDay #GlobalRecyclingFoundation #Recycling #RecyclingInAction #WasteAsAResource #ResourceManagement #MRF ????

Curious About PFAS Treatment? Landfills play a crucial role in managing PFAS waste and concentrates, making it essential for landfill managers to stay informed about available treatment technologies and regulations.??? Join SWANA’s upcoming training session, "Essential Leachate PFAS Treatment and Management Training for Landfill Professionals," to gain valuable insights into landfill leachate, PFAS treatment solutions, and the latest regulatory updates.??? ?? Date: April 28, 2025? ? Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.? ?? Location: Biloxi, MS Don’t miss out—register today! ?? https://lnkd.in/ecKFrufX #SWANA #PFAS #Leachate #Landfill #LandfillManagement #Training?

SWANA is proud to support ?? Recycling in Action??month with Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). We encourage?recyclers to host tours during the month of May to show recycling in action and that recycling works. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eiSdPMp7 #ResourceManagement #Recycling #RecyclinginAction #MRFs

Do you want to make Miami the cleanest city to live in? SWANA is pleased to support the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA) in collaboration with Miami-Dade County’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED) and Department of Solid Waste Management as they seek groundbreaking solutions to help with solid waste diversion, recycling, and education in one of America's most dynamic cities. Why is this important?? - Only 37 percent of the County’s waste (5 million tons) is actually recycled with an approximately 39.9 percent contamination rate.?? - Growing population: Miami-Dade County is home to nearly 3 million residents and over 27 million annual visitors.? - Critical challenges: Innovative new waste diversion solutions, public education, connecting public to recycling, and tools to monitor and analyze waste.?? Join MDIA’s fifth Public Innovation Challenge and have the opportunity to:? - Win $100K in funding to develop and pilot your solution? - Help shape the future of Miami's Solid Waste Management system.? - Make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people.? - Position your startup for growth and success. Deadline: April 21, 2025? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dY_hsiGt?? #MiamiInnovation #TechChallenge #SolidWaste #WasteDiversion #Startup #Innovation #FutureOfCities?

Amy and Kristyn recently visited the Casella Waste Systems, Inc. MRF in Apalachin, New York. ???? This MRF processes 22,000 tons annually of household and commercial single stream recycling and some source-separated cardboard. It utilizes a “Zero-Sort” system that is made up of conveyors, screens, optical sorters, a tin magnet, and an eddy current, along with 17 sorters. ?? Warren Keough conducted the tour and shared the inspiring story of progressing in his career. He started as a sorter and is now Division Manager! Thank you to Warren and to Larry Shilling for hosting us. #ResourceManagement #Recycling #MRF #Workforce

?? Today at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, SWANA senior director Kristyn Oldendorf presented on PFAS regulations related to landfill leachate and biosolids. She joined the Honorable Katrina Thompson, Mayor, Village of Broadview, Illinois, Marietta Echeverria, and Steve Via in a discussion on new rules for PFAS, and Lead and Copper, and how they impact municipalities. ?? Attendees learned about details of rules and regulations, what to expect, and how to prepare. Kristyn discussed SWANA’s advocacy in coordination with NLC and other organizations to secure protections for receivers of PFAS, including waste and resource management facilities. This session highlighted resources to support communities. To learn about how your landfill can prepare for PFAS, join SWANA’s upcoming course, “Essential Leachate PFAS Treatment and Management Training for Landfill Professionals” at https://lnkd.in/ecKFrufX. #PFAS #Leachate #Landfill #SWANA #Collaboration #Advocacy

?? Did you know that landfills produce liquid byproducts like leachate and condensate, which can contain contaminants from everyday waste—think baby diapers, batteries, medical waste, and food scraps? Without proper precautions, exposure to these substances can pose serious health risks. ?? ??♂? Stay safe on the job! Our latest blog post shares essential tips to minimize exposure risks and protect landfill workers. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e-vBBd_h ?? Want to take your knowledge further? Join our special SWANA training session on April 28! The course, “Essential Leachate PFAS Treatment and Management Training for Landfill Professionals,” will cover PFAS treatment technologies, regulatory updates, and management strategies to keep landfills safe and compliant.? ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/ecKFrufX #SWANA #LandfillSafety #PFAS #Leachate #Condensate #ResourceManagement?

?? Exciting News! The highly anticipated webinar series, created in partnership with the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA) and the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC), is about to begin!? This series dives into Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and policy solutions for hazardous and hard-to-manage products. Kicking things off on Wednesday, March 12, the first webinar will focus on household hazardous waste (HHW) EPR laws, highlighting progress in Vermont, California, and Canada. ?? ?? Register today and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gZDNvfxG #SWANA #NSAC #NAHMMA #Webinar #HouseholdHazardousWaste #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #Sustainability?