July 1, 2024 – Tammy Hayes has been appointed as President of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), joining other industry leaders who have been appointed to the board of directors, Together, the board members will play integral roles in guiding the organization’s mission to advance the solid waste and resource management industry.…
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June 27, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to join the Canada Plastics Pact. “SWANA is thrilled to join forces with the Canada Plastics Pact in our shared commitment to prevent plastic waste. As an organization dedicated to supporting resource management to drive sustainable practices, this partnership reinforces our…
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The SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) report examines the impact of recycling on municipal solid waste disposal in Seattle, WA. June 25, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has released a data-rich report, Zero Waste Programs: An Analysis of Seattle’s Performance Data. The report provides an in-depth…
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May 22, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has issued a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee commending the committee’s hearing on Efforts to Improve Reuse and Recycling in the United States. The letter submitted by SWANA acknowledges funding from the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR)…
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May 21, 2024 – SWANA Director of Applied Research Jeremy O’Brien was recently appointed to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Committee on Costs and Approaches for Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Programs. “Jeremy’s appointment underscores the breadth of talent within SWANA. We are confident that his expertise will be used to drive positive…
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The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) hosted its highly anticipated event, SOAR, held in Phoenix, Arizona from April 15–18, 2024. The technical conference reflected SWANA’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and the pursuit of sustainable waste and resource management solutions. Attendees experienced a comprehensive lineup of presentations, educational sessions, networking opportunities, experiential learning…
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April 10, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed regulation on the “Definition of Hazardous Waste Applicable to Corrective Action for Releases From Solid Waste Management Units” and comments on the EPA’s proposed ”Listing of Specific PFAS as Hazardous Constituents.” EPA’s proposed changes to…
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April 1, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently submitted comments on two sets of US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft regulations regarding large municipal waste combustors (LMWCs) and municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill emission factors, as well as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations on energy tax credits for biogas property. The…
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March 20, 2024 – The US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing today on the potential ramifications of designating certain PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), with a focus on impacts on the waste and water sectors. SWANA has been advocating for landfills…
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SWANA supports the US Senate’s passage of the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 (S.1189) and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S.1194) and urges the House of Representatives to pass companion bills. The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act would improve data collection on US recycling systems and explore the potential of a national…
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