October 15, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD The Solid Waste Association of North America’s (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has released a new report, Molecular Recycling Options for Plastics in North America, providing waste and resource management professionals with an overview of molecular recycling technologies and key considerations for evaluating their role in plastics management.…
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October 6, 2026 — St. Louis, Missouri The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) concluded RCon® 2026 on October 2 after a week of education, networking, innovation, and collaboration that brought together more than 1,500 waste and resource management professionals and over 200 exhibitors in St. Louis. Held September 29 through October 2 at…
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RCon 2026® Starts with Keynote Discussion on Industry Safety September 30, 2026 — St. Louis, Missouri The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) welcomed attendees from around the world to the launch of the second annual RCon® this week in St. Louis, Missouri. The opening session included welcome remarks and SWANA updates from SWANA President…
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September 29, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is pleased to announce The Battery Network as its newest corporate partner. The collaboration unites two organizations committed to safe battery collection and recovery while expanding access to education and practical resources for waste and resource management professionals. Through the…
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September 10, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD Full-day forum on September 28 in St. Louis will bring local, regional, and national leaders together to advance practical circularity solutions, EPR implementation, and cross-sector collaboration. The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) today announced that the Circularity Forum will be…
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September 9, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD SWANA’s flagship event experience kicks off in three weeks, bringing waste and resource management professionals together September 29–October 2 for education, innovation, networking, and hands-on learning. RCon® 2026, powered by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), will take place in three weeks on September 29–October 2…
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September 3, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD New report provides policymakers with practical, research-based information on waste-to-energy facilities, local waste management responsibility, and long-term solid waste planning. The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has released a new report from its Applied Research Foundation (ARF), Clarifying the Benefits of WTE Facilities for County and…
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Collaboration will promote consistent public messaging, modernize battery disposal guidance and expand the “Skip the Bin! Turn Your Batteries In!” campaign. SWANA and the National Waste & Recycling Foundation (NWRF) announced a new collaboration to advance battery safety education and encourage more consistent public guidance on the proper recovery and disposal of batteries and battery-powered…
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August 19, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) congratulates the recipients of the 2026 SWANA Awards in the categories of: Professional Achievement; Young Professionals; Collection & Transfer; Communication, Education & Marketing; Landfill Gas & Biogas; Landfill Management; Safety; Sustainable Materials Management; and Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery. Recognized…
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The SWANA Board of Directors announced the Acting Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Muller as she leads the Association during this period of transition. With a deep understanding of SWANA’s mission, operations, and strategic priorities, Mrs. Muller has been an integral part of the Association’s leadership team and is exceptionally well positioned to ensure a seamless…
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