The U.S. Plastics Pact and SWANA are pleased to invite members to an interactive knowledge-sharing workshop exploring the connection between packaging design, innovation, and recovery at materials recovery facilities (MRFs), and what it takes to achieve successful recycling outcomes. Attendees will hear directly from brands and MRF operators during a candid panel discussion, followed by […]

Today's media landscape is nothing like it was 10 years ago. As the rules of engagement change with new and emerging platforms run by dynamic personalities, some best practices remain the same while others have evolved.  In this session, we will survey the current media scene to understand how each platform operates, what reporters and content […]

The SWANA Board of Directors announced the Acting Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Muller as she leads the Association during this period of transition.With a deep understanding of SWANA's mission, operations, and strategic priorities, Mrs. Muller has been an integral part of the Association's leadership team and is exceptionally well positioned to ensure a seamless transition. […]

SWANA has announced Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Amy Lestition Burke’s upcoming departure as Executive Director of the Solid Waste Association of North America.  Amy joined SWANA in November of 2023, and during those three years, Amy has been a change agent for SWANA, leading the organization through a period of transition and helping to rebuild the […]

July 1, 2026 — Silver Spring, MDThe Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is pleased to announce President Lynsey Baer has been elected as President of the board of directors. The fiscal year 2027 board begins its term on July 1, 2026, using its experience to guide SWANA’s mission to advance from waste management […]

Available in Spanish or French CanadianBack-to-School SafetyAs schools reopen, waste and resource management professionals can expect to see more pedestrians, bicyclists, scooters, and school buses on the road. Collection vehicles and other work vehicles often operate during the same hours students are traveling to and from school, making it especially important to stay alert, slow […]

RCon® 2026 attendees in St. Louis will have the opportunity to tour the City of St. Peters Environmental Campus, a regional example of how collection, recycling, transfer station operations, organics management, workforce development, and public education can work together to strengthen local materials management systems.Located in St. Peters, Missouri, the Environmental Campus is home to […]

Available in Spanish or French CanadianSafe + Sound WeekAugust 10-16 is Safe + Sound Week in the US! Created by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), this nationwide event provides resources and activities to help organizations strengthen their safety and health programs. This year's theme, Safety and Health Programs, highlights the importance of […]