Solid waste collection workers are receiving the same safety resources from SWANA at Hauler Safety Outreach events across North America. These efforts are meant to provide valuable safety materials to the haulers who visit facilities every day who face serious risk of injury and fatality. Collecting waste and recyclables is the 5th most dangerous job in the United States and is very hazardous in other countries as well.
Silver Spring, MD – June 4, 2019 – In response to misleading and confusing information reported about the state of recycling in Canada, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has developed a flyer that provides current and accurate data on this important topic.
SWANA Pacific Chapter is pleased to host Manager of Transfer Station Systems training on June 10 – 12, 2019 with the exam being held the morning of June 13, 2019. [SOLD OUT]
Proud to be part of @SWANA and all the work they are doing to support recycling in North America.
Happy Earth Day!
How Cities Can Revive Recycling
Municipal recycling has been closely linked to Earth Day as one of the most direct and personal ways that Americans contribute to sustainability efforts.Calling all industry safety innovators and leaders. Applications are open for best safety innovation. Winners will be announced at the WasteCON Safety Summit. Click here to apply ow.ly/3N9y30omQ31.
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