October 20, 2024 — Silver Spring, MD The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) announced Guiding Principles and a new Technical Policy regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) today. The documents address key aspects of EPR policy for products and packaging, with an emphasis on the role of EPR in supporting recycling and reuse systems, promoting safety, and…
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October 8, 2024 — SWANA is continuing to monitor the Hurricane Helene recovery and Hurricane Milton preparation from the lens of potential implications for our industry. SWANA is ready to offer its resources and technical knowledge to support the waste and resource management industry. As several stories have highlighted, the industry is working 24/7 to keep…
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September 25, 2024 — Amy Lestition Burke, executive director and CEO of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), has joined the board of directors of the Tire Recycling Foundation to contribute SWANA’s knowledge, resources, and expertise in support of the goal of tire reuse and recycling. The Tire Recycling Foundation is a broad-based,…
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The SWANA Florida Chapter is committed to providing its membership information on regulatory and legislative actions which may have a direct or indirect impact to our members and their organizations. A public notice was recently published for a request for approval of a pretreatment program modification to JEAs Local Limits which includes addition of a…
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September 4, 2024 — It is with deep sadness that the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recognizes the passing of Lanny M. Hickman, P.E., BCEE, the first SWANA CEO and president. Lanny was one of the founding members of Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association (GRCDA), which eventually became SWANA. Lanny was preceded by…
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August 30, 2024 — The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) submitted comments on Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) draft regulations regarding the Reduction in the Release of Methane in the Waste Sector. According to ECCC, the proposed regulations seek to reduce methane emissions from landfills through a performance-based approach that sets surface methane concentration…
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August 21, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 SWANA Awards for Professional Achievement, Safety, and Young Professionals, celebrating innovation, dedication, and leadership in the solid waste and resource management industry. They are among the industry’s most prestigious awards honoring excellence and fostering…
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The Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management coordinates the State of Florida’s solid and hazardous waste research program and sponsors research at accredited Florida universities and colleges. We need your help identifying topics and issues that are important to Florida’s solid and hazardous waste industry and can benefit from the research strengths of…
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Dear Florida SWANA members, We hope you are all staying safe and healthy this summer! The next issue of Talking Trash is coming up and your colleagues in the solid waste and recycling industry are eager to hear about your best practices and experiences. The Communications Committee is inviting articles that may include recent innovative projects, interesting case…
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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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