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SWANA and Glad Expand Eligibility for Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic

Glad and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) are pleased to announce the expansion of the Sanitation Workers Support Fund (Fund) providing financial assistance to solid waste and recycling workers in the United States and Canada adversely impacted by COVID-19. Glad and SWANA are expanding eligibility beyond front-line collection workers such as drivers […]

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2020 Conference Rescheduled

The Louisiana  Solid Waste Association and the LDEQ continue to monitor and evaluate the spread of COVID-19 and the concerns of all involved with the conference. The health and safety of attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff continue to be our top priority. As such, the decision was made to reschedule this year’s LA Environmental Conference […]

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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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