October 4, 2023 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), today announced it has appointed Amy Lestition Burke, MA, CAE, FASAE, as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Lestition Burke, a seasoned association executive, will usher in a new vision of innovation at SWANA. “It is an honor to lead SWANA and represent…
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September 19, 2023 — The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)’s Young Professional of the Year Award formally acknowledges the hard work and dedication of young professionals (YPs) in the solid waste industry. Applicants submitted a letter of interest, a current resume, and letters of recommendation from an immediate supervisor and a professional in…
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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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July 11, 2023 — SWANA is hiring a new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, experienced executive to grow an association and to further position it in the solid waste and resource management profession. The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) of Silver Spring, MD seeks an inspirational…
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Winners of 2023 SWANA Safety Awards Announced The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2023 SWANA Safety Awards. This year’s winners are Anne Arundel County, MD, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Waste Management Services for Biggest Safety Improvement; City of Goodyear, AZ, Public Works Department…
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Taking out the trash and recyclables is getting a little bit easier for the City’s blind or visually impaired customers who read Braille. Beginning June 5, the City of Broken Arrow will be the first municipality in the area to offer recycling and garbage labels for each cart written in Braille. “We pride ourselves in…
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SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation’s report provides solid waste managers with up-to-date information and guidance on materials and strategies that can be used to control offensive odors emanating from the working face of landfills. Silver Spring, MD – Landfills are one of the major sources of nuisance odors in their host communities and can cause vociferous…
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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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Acclaimed association leader, Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE, has been named Interim Executive Director of the Solid Waste Association of North America effective April 6, 2023. “On behalf of the SWANA Board of Directors, I’m pleased to announce Richard as SWANA’s Interim ED,” said Tim Flanagan, SWANA President, and Project Director, SCS Engineers. “With more than…
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