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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The first and second place winners will represent our chapter at the International Road-E-O in Georgia later this year. TRUCKS TRACTOR TRAILOR 1st – Wayne Gainnie, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County 2nd – Joe Marshall, City of Clearwater 3rd – Mateus Valadao, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County SIDE LOADER 1st –…
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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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March 14, 2024 – The prestigious Women Who Advance Associations 2024 nomination has been extended to Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, Executive Director & CEO of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). This recognition highlights Amy’s outstanding leadership and dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the international association community. Women…
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The 2024 Board of Directors Nomination Form is now available. The deadline to nominate individuals for the Board of Directors is Friday, April 5, 2024. 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 would like to nominate someone…
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SWANA FL Scholarship Program DescriptionApply by May 1stPURPOSE: The Florida Sunshine Chapter of SWANA hereby establishes a Scholarship Fund to assist deserving students in obtaining a post-secondary education, as long as certain requirements, as outlined below, are met. AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to two scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship will be valued at $2,000.00 per…
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