June 27, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to join the Canada Plastics Pact. “SWANA is thrilled to join forces with the Canada Plastics Pact in our shared commitment to prevent plastic waste. As an organization dedicated to supporting resource management to drive sustainable practices, this partnership reinforces our…
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The SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) report examines the impact of recycling on municipal solid waste disposal in Seattle, WA. June 25, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has released a data-rich report, Zero Waste Programs: An Analysis of Seattle’s Performance Data. The report provides an in-depth…
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Waste and Recycling Workers Week is June 17-21, 2024. During this special week of celebration for Waste and Recycling Workers Week, we join together to thank the women and men who work daily to keep our neighborhoods and streets safe and clean! Visit our chapter’s Facebook page or click HERE to see the celebrations happening…
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Pasco’s Solid Waste Department has one of the smelliest jobs in the county. They’re in charge of getting rid of biosolids. What’s a biosolid? Simply put – it’s POOP! We use a state-of-the-art process to turn waste into fertilizer – keeping it out of landfills and producing a commercially-viable product. Watch to see how it’s…
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