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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February 27, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Technical Division Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovations in solid waste management. “The Technical Division Awards spotlight exemplary programs, facilities, and individuals dedicated to advancing sustainable waste management practices. We are excited to congratulate…
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In a pivotal stride towards environmental sustainability, both the United States and Canada have recently intensified their focus on recycling refund programs, with a keen eye on fostering responsible consumer behavior and minimizing the environmental impact of discarded containers. The spotlight is now on Container Deposit Return Systems (CDRS), which have emerged as a robust…
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February 6, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) submitted comments on the US Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. SWANA supports the intent of the draft strategy and has several recommendations for strengthening the strategy’s objectives and strategic actions. “SWANA appreciates the opportunity to submit…
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US EPA Proposed Amendments to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Large Municipal Waste Combustors (Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2017–0183): The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines (EG) for large municipal solid waste (MSW) combustors. The proposed amendments…
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January 23, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) submitted comments on the US Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Definition of Energy Property and Rules Applicable to the Energy Credit, Docket ID No. IRS-2023-0054. The United…
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January 16, 2024 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) submitted comments on the US EPA’s draft policy, Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Involvement Policy, which provides guidance to EPA staff on how to engage the public. SWANA supports the EPA’s proposed strategies and provides recommendations on how the EPA…
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