@SWANA

SWANA is a member-based association of professionals from across the waste and resource management industry. RCon™ - a premier event experience powered by SWANA

 Silver Spring, MD
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Joined June 2008
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50 years ago, President Gerald Ford signed RCRA amid a growing period of environmental activism and regulation. The law took direct aim at the system of open dumping and burning of waste that proliferated into the 20th century. wastedive.com/news/resource-…

50 years of RCRA: Fewer landfills, tighter rules, more privatization

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, and the EPA’s resulting regulations, dramatically altered the solid and hazardous waste landscape. What does it mean today?

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Is molecular recycling the answer for hard-to-recycle plastics? 🧪 SWANA's Applied Research Foundation just released a new report to help decision makers figure out where these technologies fit, and where they might not. Read more 👇 wasteadvantagemag.com/swana-…
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Composting employment is up ~50% since 2022, and average weekly wages are up 34% 📈🌱 The US Composting Council just released its first-ever look at pay and benefits across the industry. Read more 👇 wasteadvantagemag.com/first-…
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The October issue of Waste Advantage is live! ♻️ Spotlight: how Coastal Waste & Recycling grew into a regional leader across FL, GA & SC. Plus on-board weighing, cart tagging, fleet safety & more. Read it 👉 wasteadvantagemag.com/issues…
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The final #Recyclist from @SWANA RCON 2026 is LIVE! Watch it here: youtu.be/ecLM0aYPkNM
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Our final #Recyclist Episode from @SWANA RCON 2026 is live! Don't miss my conversation with Eco360's Southeast Director of Solid Waste and SWANA Board Member, Sebastian Hultberg.👀 youtu.be/ecLM0aYPkNM

Recyclist Podcast: SWANA's Canadian Contingent w Sebastian Hultberg

Your weekly podcast from the world of Waste, Gas, and Energy, broug...

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Grateful for the incredible people we’ve met through @SWANA. As young professionals, every conversation has helped us learn. Looking forward to seeing everyone at #SWANARCon!
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A little throwback to RCon® 2026 in St. Louis! We had a great time connecting with the solid waste industry and giving attendees a closer look at an ALJON landfill compactor cab. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth! #RCon2026 #solidwaste #landfillcompactors #ALJON
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Simple but career-changing advice from @SWANA YP Director Ashley Ramsey👀 Don't miss our full discussion from RCON here: youtu.be/WJ9w3i5REag
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A brand new #Recyclist from @SWANA RCON is Live! Director of Young Professionals Ashley Ramsey tells us how the next generation of SWANA in boldly going into the future!🫡 youtu.be/WJ9w3i5REag

Recyclist Podcast: SWANA - The Next Generation w/ Ashley Ramsey

Your weekly podcast from the world of Waste, Gas, and Energy, broug...

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My conversation with past @SWANA President Brenda Haney was so fascinating, we had to share another clip! The first #Recyclist from RCON 2026 is live NOW. youtu.be/Fqyiz0ZE0X8 New episode Monday👀
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⚽♻️ Waste education is hitting the pitch. OC Waste & Recycling is teaming up with Orange County Soccer Club and the OCSC Foundation to bring Project Zero Waste to local youth through five soccer clinics. Students get gear, a backpack, jersey and a visit from mascot Gnarly, plus a lesson in waste diversion. Full story 👉 wasteadvantagemag.com/oc-was…
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🎉 That's a wrap! RCon 2026 brought 1,500+ waste and resource management professionals and 200+ exhibitors to St. Louis, with 90+ sessions, 6 learning tours, and a closing general session on the industry's workforce future. Next stops: RCon 2027 in Portland, OR (Sept 21-24) and RCon 2028 in Raleigh, NC (Oct 3-6). Full story 👉 wasteadvantagemag.com/swanas…
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Check out this clip from RCON 2026 and my interview with past @SWANA president Brenda Haney.👀 The full episode is available now! youtu.be/Fqyiz0ZE0X8
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RCon 2026 was a great one. Thanks to @SWANA for a strong week in St. Louis. Here is what haulers and MRFs need to know, from recycling as a supply chain to routing: bond4waste.com/media/newslet…
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The first #Recyclist episode from @SWANA RCON 2026 is live!👀 We sit down with Past SWANA President Brenda Haney as she takes us through how the industry kept the world upright when Covid turned it upside down!🔁 youtu.be/Fqyiz0ZE0X8

Recyclist Podcast: The Covid Era w/ Brenda Haney

Your weekly podcast from the world of Waste, Gas, and Energy, broug...

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Do not miss this week's Recyclist, featuring brand new @SWANA President Lynsey Baer! youtu.be/FJd2asFwAO0
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We had the chance to touch on so many things this week on Recyclist with @SWANA President Lynsey Baer, including many of the biggest challenges facing the waste industry today! Catch the full episode here: youtu.be/FJd2asFwAO0
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Just ran into another friend of the #Recyclist podcast at @SWANA RCON! MACFA’s own Jenny Wendt was a joy to have on the show. Check out her episode here: youtu.be/BgA2iK7vOV8
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We ran into another friend of the #Recyclist podcast at @SWANA RCON! You won’t find many people more passionate about what they do than Heidi Sanborn. I had the pleasure of speaking with her at RCON 2025. Watch it here: youtu.be/ha6Gfze6I6I
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