Category: News

What Waste Collectors and Recyclers Need to Know about COVID-19

SWANA continues to update its guidance and resources on the Coronavirus and solid waste management. Recent additions include: Read SWANA’s Safety Monday mailing distributed in partnership with NWRA Guide to Public to Protect Solid Waste Workers OSHA Memo on Discretion in Enforcement During COVID-19 Pandemic CDC Return to Work Guidance for Essential Employees

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Sanitation Workers Support Fund Now Open

SWANA and Glad have partnered to establish the Sanitation Workers Support Fund to provide financial assistance to front-line solid waste and recycling collection workers in the United States and Canada adversely impacted by COVID-19. Glad has generously provided $200,000 to the Fund, to be administered and distributed by SWANA. Front-line solid waste and recycling collection […]

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2020 Conference Postponed

The Louisiana  Solid Waste Association and the LDEQ have been closely monitoring and evaluating the spread of the coronavirus and the concerns of all involved with the conference. The health and safety of attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff must be our top priority. As a result, we are rescheduling the LA Environmental Conference and Trade […]

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