March 20, 2024 – The US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing today on the potential ramifications of designating certain PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), with a focus on impacts on the waste and water sectors. SWANA has been advocating for landfills…
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SWANA supports the US Senate’s passage of the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 (S.1189) and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194) and urges the House of Representatives to pass companion bills. The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act would improve data collection on US recycling systems and explore the potential of a national…
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March 14, 2024 – The prestigious Women Who Advance Associations 2024 nomination has been extended to Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, Executive Director & CEO of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). This recognition highlights Amy’s outstanding leadership and dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the international association community. Women…
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The 2024 Board of Directors Nomination Form is now available. The deadline to nominate individuals for the Board of Directors is Friday, April 5, 2024. Four director positions will be filled. We strongly encourage public and private sector members to apply as this will maintain balance to the board. If you would like to nominate someone…
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