The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Silver Spring, Maryland, has announced that membership has exceeded more than 10,000 members across the U.S. Canada and the Caribbean.
The milestone marks a more than 22 percent membership growth for SWANA since 2015.
“We are excited to welcome our 10,000th member of SWANA and would like to congratulate our chapters, technical divisions, staff and leadership for developing the training, education and networking opportunities that so many in our industry value,” Jeffrey Murray, SWANA’s international president, says. “As our SWANA community continues to grow, our technical policies, advocacy efforts, safety programs and training initiatives will be supported by a stronger industry voice.”
SWANA says its membership includes participation in one of 45 chapters across North America where members can connect and exchange information and ideas about solid waste industry trends, events and best practices. Chapter involvement gives members a tool for staying on top of all local regulation changes and technology advances, SWANA says, in addition to training, networking and leadership opportunities.
“We are proud to represent a diverse group of professionals from across North America,” Darryl Walter, SWANA’s director of membership, says. “SWANA thrives on a healthy and engaged membership and we look forward to working together to pave the future of solid waste and recycling.”
SWANA is committed to increasing member benefits and diversifying its membership base. SWANA offers free student membership, encouraging students to interact with potential employers and to connect with peers who have similar study and career interests.
For more information on SWANA membership, visit swana.org/membership.