Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is excited to announce that it will be holding four of its esteemed courses at WasteExpo® in a first-time partnership between SWANA and Informa, the owner and operator of WasteExpo. “Offering SWANA courses at WasteExpo will provide a new opportunity for waste and resource management…
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Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has sent an introductory letter to recently-confirmed US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin. The SWANA Letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin provides background on the essential work of SWANA members, explains SWANA’s key areas of focus, and encourages consideration of SWANA priorities. It…
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Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has released a statement calling for producers and policy makers to prioritize safety and responsible end of life (EOL) management for hazardous products. The waste and resource management industry is adversely impacted by the growing number of fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries, compressed…
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The awards recognize trailblazers in the waste, recycling and organics industries. Silver Spring, MD – SWANA is proud to announce that Kristyn Oldendorf, Senior Director of Public Policy & Communications, has been named to Waste360’s prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 awards list. This honor recognizes dynamic young leaders who are driving innovation and shaping the future of…
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Arlington, VA – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) have issued this joint release addressing the December 2024 report of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Both organizations express serious concerns regarding the margin of…
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Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) submitted comments on the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed standards. SWANA commends OSHA for taking action to propose this new standard. Heat is a serious safety concern, as many…
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Silver Spring, MD – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) today released a joint policy statement addressing the critical issue of lithium-ion battery disposal. Improper disposal of these batteries presents significant safety hazards, including fires that endanger people, property, and the waste and recycling infrastructure.…
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December 19, 2024 — Silver Spring, MD The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The results showed that “refuse and recyclable materials collectors” had a major increase in the fatality rate compared to previous years. The 2023 fatality rate was 41.4 per 100,000…
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Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is pleased to announce that Kristyn Oldendorf, Senior Director of Public Policy & Communications, has been appointed to the US Department of Commerce’s Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC), representing the waste and resource management segments of the US environmental technology industry. The ETTAC advises…
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November 21, 2024 — Silver Spring, MD The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, which is the latest publication in the EPA’s Series on Building a Circular Economy for All. The strategy describes a roadmap to prevent the release of plastic waste into the environment. “SWANA congratulates the…
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