RSS SWANA Events

  • New Jersey Chapter February 1, 2025
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  • Southern California SWANA Workshop January 31, 2025
    Food rescue, PFAS Solutions and Considerations, Community Based Social Marketing and Re-Use/Fix It. https://www.socalswana.org/event-list In response to the recent L.A. County fires, SWANA is committed to supporting the affected communities. We are pleased to announce that 50% of the net proceeds from our upcoming workshop on February 13, 2025, at Planes of Fame in Chino, […]
  • Safety: It’s Everybody’s Business January 29, 2025
    The fatality rate for refuse and recyclable material collection has remained stubbornly high across all occupations, despite on-going efforts to bring it down. Distracted driving, the wrong (or no) PPE, mishandling hazardous materials are just the tip of the safety iceberg that plagues our industry. Whether on the road, at the landfill or in the […]

RSS SWANA Press Releases

  • NWRA and SWANA Respond to BLS Fatality Data and Call for Accurate Reporting and Improved Safety Initiatives January 28, 2025
    Arlington, VA – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) have issued this joint release addressing the December 2024 report of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Both organizations express serious concerns regarding the margin of […]
  • SWANA Comments on OSHA Proposed Heat Regulations January 15, 2025
    Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) submitted comments on the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed standards.  SWANA commends OSHA for taking action to propose this new standard. Heat is a serious safety concern, as many occupations […]
  • NWRA and SWANA Partner to Address Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Challenges January 14, 2025
    Silver Spring, MD – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) today released a joint policy statement addressing the critical issue of lithium-ion battery disposal. Improper disposal of these batteries presents significant safety hazards, including fires that endanger people, property, and the waste and recycling infrastructure.The […]

RSS SWANA National Blog

  • Safety First: Noise Exposure January 31, 2025
    Available in Spanish or French CanadianNoise ExposureEmployees in waste and resource management, especially those who work at materials recovery facilities (MRFs) and around heavy vehicles, may face hazardous noise exposure that can impact their hearing. Fortunately, there are several effective ways to control and reduce workplace noise exposure, ranging from equipment modifications to administrative controls.Here […]
  • Safety First: Stretching at Work January 24, 2025
    Available in Spanish or French CanadianStretching at WorkThroughout the course of your day, remaining in the same position or engaging in strenuous activity can lead to muscle pain and strain. For drivers, prolonged sitting without movement can cause similar discomfort. Incorporating stretches into your workday can help alleviate tension, improve mobility, and enhance flexibility.Simple stretches […]
  • Eric Thomas: ‘You’re Never Just a Driver’ January 23, 2025
    Eric Thomas has an official title: solid waste collection technician for the City of Olathe in Kansas. But to Thomas — and to those in the community he serves — he is everything from waste management consultant to safety patrolman to confidante and friend.“I used to think, ‘I’m just a driver,’” says Thomas. “But not […]

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