January 10, 2024 – The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2022 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The results showed that “refuse and recyclable materials collectors” was the 7th deadliest job that year, the same rank as 2021 but down from 6th most dangerous in 2020. The overall rate…
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December 22, 2023 – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently signed onto a letter of support initiated by Natural Gas Vehicles for America in support of the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023, H.R. 2448, which proposes to establish a $1/gallon tax credit for the use of renewable natural gas (RNG)…
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The 1st and 2nd place winners of our 2023 SWANA FL Road-E-O represented our chapter this weekend at the 2023 SWANA International Road-E-O in Denver, Colorado. Our contestants did great, and we brought home three trophies! Congratulations to Drew Lashbrook with Lee County (2nd – Loader), Joe Marshall with Clearwater (3rd – Tractor Trailor) and…
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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 [email protected]. 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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