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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SWANA has announced Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Amy Lestition Burke’s upcoming departure as Executive Director of the Solid Waste Association of North America. Amy joined SWANA in November of 2023, and during those three years, Amy has been a change agent for SWANA, leading the organization through a period of transition and helping to rebuild…
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July 1, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is pleased to announce President Lynsey Baer has been elected as President of the board of directors. The fiscal year 2027 board begins its term on July 1, 2026, using its experience to guide SWANA’s mission to advance from waste…
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May 13, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD The SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) released a new report titled Horizontal Landfill Gas Collection Systems. This report provides updated guidance to assist solid waste professionals in designing, installing, and operating horizontal landfill gas (LFG) collection systems. Developed with input from SWANA’s ARF Disposal Group and the Landfill Gas…
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April 28, 2026 — Silver Spring, MD The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) released three updated Technical Policies on key industry topics: the Development of Regulations Related to Solid Waste Management; the Safe Recycling of Electronic Waste; and Conversion Technologies, Resource Recovery, and Energy Recovery as Part of Integrated Solid Waste Management. “Technical Policies are…
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