Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

🐣 The Early Bird gets the... DISCOUNT! Save $100 on WASTECON registration with Early-Bird Pricing! 🐣    Building on the foundation of executive leadership at WASTECON, this year will also incorporate dynamic technical sessions on solid waste and resource management. Don’t miss out – there is something for everyone!    🌐 Register for WASTECON: https://lnkd.in/gW7pHVWi.     #SWANA #WASTECON #WASTECON2024 #SolidWaste #ClimateChampions

The Colorado SWANA Rocky Mountain Chapter and the SWANA Arizona Chapter each recently held safety outreach events to share key safety information to solid waste and resource management workers.     Over 150 people signed the SWANA Safety Pledge thanks to these outreach events! SWANA congratulates each of the individuals who pledged their commitment to safety. If you'd like to focus more on safety in your workplace, get in touch with us!    🌐 Take the SWANA Safety Pledge today: https://lnkd.in/gPx9NMHT.   🌐 Learn more about SWANA Safety Initiatives: https://lnkd.in/gqcwhBh2.    #SWANA #Safety #SWANAColorado #SWANAArizona #SafetyPledge 

Record breaking temperatures are sweeping across North America. SWANA is happy to deliver cool savings of $100 per registrant when you register for WASTECON during the Early-Bird period! Check out the top five reasons to attend.    Bottom line: Be cool. Cool down your costs when you register for WASTECON today!    🌐 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/evr8Kjnp.     #WASTECON #WASTECON2024 #SWANA #SolidWaste #ResourceManagement

SWANA staff members Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, Kristyn Oldendorf, Tammy Bennett, CAE, and Aidan Leurdijk recently had the opportunity to tour the Montgomery County Government Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station in Derwood, MD.     A big thank you to Chief of the Resource Conversion Section Jeff Camera for leading us through the expansive facility. We gained valuable insights into innovative practices for maximizing efficiency and sustainability in waste management. SWANA is excited to implement these learnings in our ongoing efforts! #SWANA #WasteManagement #Sustainability #Recycling 

SWANA team members Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, Kristyn Oldendorf, Tammy Bennett, CAE, and Aidan Leurdijk had a fantastic experience visiting the Prince George’s County MRF. A special thank you to the SWANA Mid-Atlantic Chapter and Prince George's County, Maryland Department of Public Works and Transportation for hosting us, and to Maryland Environmental Service for sharing valuable insights on its operations.  The tour was followed by a social outing organized by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s Young Professionals. We had a great time connecting with both long-time and new members, like Matium. Together, we're working toward a more sustainable future! #SWANA #Recycling #ClimateChampions

SWANA Executive Director & CEO Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE will be attending the SWANA FL 2024 Summer Conference next week at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando!    Meet Lestition Burke at the conference taking place July 14 –16. Don’t miss her keynote presentation titled “SWANA: The Vision Forward” on Monday, July 15 at 9:00 a.m. in Ballroom B. See you there!    #SWANATravels #SWANA #SWANAEvents #Synergy2024 #SWANAFlorida 

SWANA Executive Director & CEO Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE attended the ecomaine annual meeting and provided updates from SWANA. Kevin Roche, CEO and General Manager of ecomaine, is the new Secretary of the SWANA Board of Directors and emphasized the importance of the association. The meeting was an opportunity to bring together and update stakeholders, many of which are members of SWANA. Thank you to ecomaine for inviting SWANA to participate! #SWANA #SWANATravels

REMINDER: Join us for an upcoming webinar, “Pathways to Career Success: Insider Tips and Strategies,” hosted by SWANA Young Professionals on Monday, July 15! ✨ Whether you're launching your career or eyeing that next big leap, this session delivers practical advice and tangible steps to pave your path to sustained career triumph. Panelists include Lynsey K. Baer, PE, BCEE, Tim Flanagan, Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, and Elizabeth Roe. 🌐 Register for the SWANA webinar today: https://lnkd.in/ebbwKqyz. #SWANAWebinars #SWANA #SWANAYPs #YoungProfessionals #CareerSuccess

SWANA Executive Director & CEO Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE recently visited the ecomaine landfill, waste to energy facility, and materials recovery facility (MRF). She toured these facilities with ecomaine leadership, including CEO and General Manager Kevin Roche, who is the new Secretary of the SWANA Board of Directors. The tours demonstrated the importance of an integrated waste management system and how all infrastructure in a system works together. Thank you for hosting us! #SWANA #SWANATravels

There’s no time to waste! Early-Bird pricing for WASTECON is only available through August 23. We all know there are thousands of reasons we procrastinate. Tell us, what’s keeping you from registering for WASTECON? ⏰     No matter the reason, we do understand. BUT, we don’t want you to miss out on saving $100 per registrant!    Take our fun poll below and complete your registration today at https://lnkd.in/gSVYQ3cA. #WASTECON #SolidWaste #SWANA