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Month: August 2024

SWANA Submits Comments on Proposed Regulations for Waste Sector Methane Emissions

August 30, 2024 — The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) submitted comments on Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) draft regulations regarding the Reduction in the Release of Methane in the Waste Sector.   According to ECCC, the proposed regulations seek to reduce methane emissions from landfills through a performance-based approach that sets surface methane concentration…
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SWANA Announces Winners of 2024 Awards for Professional Achievement, Safety, and Young Professionals

August 21, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 SWANA Awards for Professional Achievement, Safety, and Young Professionals, celebrating innovation, dedication, and leadership in the solid waste and resource management industry. They are among the industry’s most prestigious awards honoring excellence and fostering…
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The Hinkley Center Needs Your Research Ideas!

The Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management coordinates the State of Florida’s solid and hazardous waste research program and sponsors research at accredited Florida universities and colleges. We need your help identifying topics and issues that are important to Florida’s solid and hazardous waste industry and can benefit from the research strengths of…
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Call for Papers – Talking Trash

Dear Florida SWANA members, We hope you are all staying safe and healthy this summer! The next issue of Talking Trash is coming up and your colleagues in the solid waste and recycling industry are eager to hear about your best practices and experiences. The Communications Committee is inviting articles that may include recent innovative projects, interesting case…
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