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Congratulations Lee County Solid Waste – Household Chemical Waste Team!

Earnest Outlaw, Carlos Pizzaro, Eric Gutierrez, Patricia Lizzio, Charles Rizzo “In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lee County’s household chemical waste team closed the drop-off facility to the public on March 24, 2020. And, in true team spirit, they immediately volunteered to help the crew at the county’s very busy C&D recycling facility. This hardworking…
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SWANA Members Receive Legacy Awards

20 SWANA Members recognized for their dedication to the industry MSW Management celebrates its 30th anniversary by recognizing solid waste leaders who took part in shaping the industry in the United States and Canada. The Legacy Awards honor 30 individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the solid waste industry. The Solid…
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Maryland Governor Extends Appreciation to SWANA and Industry

Governor Larry Hogan Thanks Solid Waste Industry in Letter to SWANA Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has received a letter from Maryland’s Governor, Larry Hogan, thanking  “SWANA and our nation’s waste management professionals for their tireless efforts throughout the ongoing public health crisis.” Governor Hogan is the chair…
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A Letter from the SWANA FL President

SWANA Florida Sunshine Chapter Members, After much deliberation, I have the unfortunate duty to pass along that the Executive Committee has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Summer Conference and Chapter Road-E-O. This decision was a combination of safety concerns, travel constraints and evaluation of our contracts with the host hotels.  We are in the process of negotiating…
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Board of Directors and Awards Nomination Forms Available

The 2020 Board of Directors Nomination Form is now available.  The deadline to nominate individuals for the Board of Directors is Monday, March 30, 2020.  Four Chapter 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…
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Congratulations Florida Atlantic University

Students from Florida Atlantic University took first place in SWANA’s International Solid Waste Design Competition (SWDC) at WASTECON in October. SWDC is a student team competition to solve “real world” problems faced by solid waste professionals. This year’s project challenged students on “Evaluating Recycling Rate Metrics and Achieving Recycling Goals.” Congratulations to Sharmily Rahman, Bisho…
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Two Florida Participants Place 1st at International Road-E-O

Congratulations to Shauwn Clark, City of Largo, and Carl Ballard, Citrus County, for winning first place at the SWANA International Road-EO!

SWANA FL Board of Directors and Awards Nominations Forms Available

The 2019 Board of Directors Nomination Form is now available.  The deadline to nominate individuals for the Board of Directors is Friday, May 10, 2019.  Four Officer positions and four Chapter 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…
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