If you have a project to procure and want to get the word out, SWANA FL can help. Please email a brief summary of your project to info@swanafl.org. Please be sure to include any necessary links and contact information for people to reach out for more information. Click below to see the web page and our first solicitation…
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 SWANA FL Road-E-O! The first and second place winners will represent our chapter at the International Road-E-O in Denver in October. TRUCKS TRACTOR TRAILOR1st – Joe Marshall, City of Clearwater2nd – Ricky Palmer, City of Clearwater3rd – Michael New, Lee County SIDE LOADER1st – John Garakop, City of…
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SWANA Florida Sunshine Chapter members, The 2023 Board of Directors Nomination Form is now available. The deadline to nominate individuals for the Board of Directors is Thursday, April 6, 2023. Four chapter officer positions and four director positions will be filled. We strongly encourage public and private sector members to apply as this will maintain balance…
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Congratulations to the following individuals for placing at the SWANA International Road-E-O in El Paso, Texas, this month! Joseph Marshall, City of Clearwater3rd place, Tractor Trailer Alexander Grant, City of Clearwater1st place, Roll Off Evangelos Chatziemmanoui, City of Largo3rd place, Truck Mechanic
SWANA Florida Sunshine Chapter members, The 2022 Board of Directors Nomination Form is now available. The deadline to nominate individuals for the Board of Directors is Thursday, April 7, 2022. Four 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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Florida’s 2021 Legislative Session began on March 2. Lawmakers are currently gathering to debate state policy, amend existing laws and pass new ones. Several of the senate and house bills that will be discussed over the next 60 days will directly impact the solid waste industry and SWANA FL members. Click HERE for a list…
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As 2021 begins, the SWANA FL Sunshine Chapter is committed to bringing quality educational opportunities to our members in the coming months. While we are no longer hosting a face-to-face conference in May, we have decided to host an online education and networking event in its place. We are looking for innovative session topics for…
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The Florida Recycling Workgroup consist of professionals in the recycling industry; local governments; corporations; and associations. The goal is to submit a reasonable recycling plan to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by the end of 2020. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VHX2FHM
Solid waste and recycling collection is a critical and essential part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The men and women working in the waste and recycling collection industry are on the front lines of protecting human health and the environment. SWANA is collaborating with Glad to support sanitation workers across the United States and Canada…
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