This is part of our Young Professionals series is a collaborative session featuring a discussion with members of a SWANA Student Design Competition (SDC) winning team, highlighting how participation in the competition prepares students and young professionals for real world challenges in the solid waste industry.  The presenters will share their experience competing in the […]

Artificial intelligence is transforming every link in the solid waste and recycling value chain, from the sorting line to commodity trading. This panel brings together three technology leaders to explore how AI operates in practice, how municipalities benefit, and how global recycling markets are evolving. Attendees will hear from an optical sorting equipment manufacturer, a […]

Diversion of organic wastes from disposal is being required in many States and local jurisdictions, which is requiring the need for municipalities and communities to start food scrap collection and composting programs that then require the siting and permitting of composting facilities.   This webinar will include information on the Target Organics, a web-based hub that shows […]

October 15, 2026 — Silver Spring, MDThe Solid Waste Association of North America's (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has released a new report, Molecular Recycling Options for Plastics in North America, providing waste and resource management professionals with an overview of molecular recycling technologies and key considerations for evaluating their role in plastics management.The term […]

October 6, 2026 — St. Louis, MissouriThe Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) concluded RCon® 2026 on October 2 after a week of education, networking, innovation, and collaboration that brought together more than 1,500 waste and resource management professionals and over 200 exhibitors in St. Louis.Held September 29 through October 2 at America’s Center, […]

RCon 2026® Starts with Keynote Discussion on Industry Safety September 30, 2026 — St. Louis, MissouriThe Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) welcomed attendees from around the world to the launch of the second annual RCon® this week in St. Louis, Missouri.The opening session included welcome remarks and SWANA updates from SWANA President Lynsey Baer. In […]

Available in Spanish or French CanadianMental HealthMental health is an important part of our overall health, forming the foundation of our ability to cope with change and stress. One way we can assess mental health is through resiliency, or your ability to bounce back after adversity. Fortunately, we can all improve our mental health, just […]

Available in Spanish or French CanadianFire PreventionFire Prevention Week is October 4-10 in the US, an annual campaign by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to increase fire prevention awareness. According to the NFPA, there were over 200,000 vehicle fires in 2018, resulting in $1.9 billion in property damage. In the waste and resource management industry, […]

Available in Spanish or French CanadianDistracted DrivingAccording to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving caused over 300,000 injuries and over 3,000 deaths in 2024. Many waste and resource management drivers operate heavy trucks and other machinery daily, whether in traffic or at a landfill, highlighting the importance of distracted driving awareness […]