SWANA Events
- Evolving Dirty MRFs: Improving Separation of Compostable and Non-Organic Materials November 3, 2025Municipal solid waste (MSW) systems across the U.S. face mounting pressure to recover more material, reduce contamination, and find scalable solutions for organics diversion. This webinar will focus on the role of Dirty MRFs (single-stream MSW facilities) and how they can evolve to better separate compostable and non-organic fractions. We’ll highlight BIOMAK’s approach to transforming […]
- Florida Chapter Summer Conference October 13, 2025
- Florida Chapter Winter Conference October 13, 2025
SWANA Press Releases
- Fire Rover Joins SWANA as Corporate Partner to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Fire Prevention October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 — Silver Spring, MDThe Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to announce Fire Rover as its newest corporate partner, launching a dynamic collaboration to address the growing risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and fire safety in the waste and resource management industry. This strategic partnership will focus on data sharing, […]
- SWANA to Host Joint Board Retreat of the National Stewardship Action Council, Stewardship Action Foundation at RCon™ 2025 October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 — Silver Spring, MD With leadership from 10 states and two new board members from the Southeastern US, NSAC and SAF mark a decade of impact and growing national momentum.The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), together with the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) and the Stewardship Action Foundation (SAF), announced today that NSAC and SAF will convene their annual […]
- SWANA & NWRA to Convene Fall Safety & Standards Meetings at RCon™ in Ohio October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 — Silver Spring, MDThe National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) will host the annual Fall Safety & Standards Meetings this November in Columbus, Ohio, in the days leading into RCon™, the new conference hosted by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). These meetings, happening November 10–12, bring together leaders from across the industry to reshape the future of safety and standards […]
SWANA National Blog
- Human + Intelligent: Engineering with AI at RCon 2025 November 7, 2025This article originally appeared in BAI Group's blog.At RCon™ 2025 this November in Columbus, The BAI Group’s John Smith and Davar Ardalan will bring an engineer’s eye and a human touch to one of today’s biggest questions: how to use AI wisely, sustainably, and transparently. From the Florida Engineering Summit to the Chesapeake TriCon workshop, Smith […]
- Safety First: Drowsy Driving Prevention Week October 31, 2025Available in Spanish or French CanadianDrowsy Driving Prevention WeekDaylight Saving Time ends November 2. As we turn our clocks an hour earlier, it’s also the start of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, November 2-8, in the US. This annual campaign raises awareness of the dangers of driving while sleep-deprived, encouraging people to get adequate rest to […]
- Safety First: Situational Awareness October 24, 2025Available in Spanish or French CanadianSituational AwarenessSituational awareness is your ability to understand what’s happening around you, both nearby and in the broader environment. On the job, this means noticing a machine making unusual noises, spotting a spill down the hallway, or receiving weather alerts for an approaching storm. Being aware doesn’t just mean observing; […]
SWANA In the News
- Recyclist Podcast: Keeping America's Heartland Clean w/ Scott Perry November 4, 2025
- Recyclist Podcast: The Ultimate Administrative Assistant? w/ Chris Toevs October 31, 2025
- Fire Rover joins SWANA as corporate partner October 29, 2025
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