research dossier →

Solid Waste Association of North America

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860581428 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · swana.org

revenue

$54K

expenses

$101K

net assets

$111K

employees

volunteers

program ratio

51%

mission · from form 990

Educational meetings and technical training seminars advancing the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste in North America

profile · synthesized from sources

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is a professional association advancing the practice of environmentally and economically sound solid waste and resource management across North America. It supports industry professionals through technical education, research, advocacy, and credentialing programs. SWANA fosters knowledge sharing and professional development among public, private, and nonprofit sector practitioners in the waste management field.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Applied Research Foundation (ARF)

Conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste issues selected by foundation subscribers

Safety Resources

Provides safety resources to improve safety in the solid waste industry

Strategic Pillars Initiative

Advances industry priorities through four strategic pillars: safety, sustainability, professional development, and member value

Technical Training and Credentialing

Offers technical training courses and credentialing programs to create a highly skilled workforce

activities · 4 clusters

what they do

Water and Waste Operator Certification Training 5 activities
- Delivers digital outreach and incident reporting tools
  
  Reaches over 10,000 professionals through digital channels, 90% of whom hold influential roles and 70% of whom are final decision-makers for purchasing. Also develops operational tools such as a fire incident reporting system for the industry.
- Provide technical education and training for solid waste professionals
  
  Serves industry professionals through technical education, publications, technical training courses, and credentialing, including modernizing landfill gas training.
- Provide technical education and training for solid waste professionals
  
  Serves industry professionals through technical education, publications, research, technical training courses, and credentialing, including modernizing landfill gas training.
- Provide technical education and training for solid waste professionals
  
  Serves industry professionals through technical education, publications, technical training courses, and credentialing, including modernizing landfill gas training. This reaches over 10,000 professionals, many of whom hold influential roles and are decision-makers for purchasing.
- Provides technical education, training, and credentialing
  
  Offers technical education, training courses, and credentialing programs for solid waste professionals, including modernized landfill gas training to improve workforce capabilities and safety standards.
Chapter Network Development & Support 4 activities
- Facilitate professional networking and collaboration
  
  Maintains seven technical divisions to enable members to track topics, connect with experts, and shape the future of solid waste management, and operates with 47 Chapters across North America and the Pacific Basin.
- Facilitate professional networking and collaboration
  
  Operates with 47 Chapters across North America and the Pacific Basin and maintains seven technical divisions to enable members to track topics, connect with experts, and shape the future of solid waste management.
- Operates chapters and technical divisions for professional engagement
  
  Supports 47 regional chapters across the US, Canada, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin, and maintains seven technical divisions that help members connect with experts, track emerging topics, and influence the future of solid waste management.
- Support a network of solid waste professionals
  
  Operates with 47 Chapters across North America and the Pacific Basin, reaching over 10,000 professionals digitally, and maintains seven technical divisions to connect members with experts and shape the future of solid waste management.
Interactive Mapping & Digital Resource Tools 3 activities
- Develop tools for solid waste management
  
  Develops tools for the solid waste industry, such as a fire incident reporting tool.
- Develop tools for solid waste management
  
  Develops tools for the industry, such as a fire incident reporting tool.
- Develop tools for solid waste management
  
  Develops practical tools for the industry, such as a fire incident reporting tool.
Uncategorized 8 activities
- Advocate for waste and resource management practitioners
  
  Advocates for and represents waste and resource management practitioners, including issuing statements on occupational injuries and celebrating America Recycles Day.
- Advocate for waste and resource management practitioners
  
  Advocates for and represents waste and resource management practitioners, including issuing statements on occupational injuries and celebrating America Recycles Day.
- Advocate for waste and resource management practitioners
  
  Advocates for and represents waste and resource management practitioners, issuing statements on relevant topics such as occupational injuries and celebrating initiatives like America Recycles Day.
- Advocates for waste and resource management practitioners
  
  Represents the interests of waste and resource management professionals through public statements, policy engagement, and advocacy initiatives such as issuing responses to federal data (e.g., BLS 2024 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries) and promoting recycling through events like America Recycles Day.
- Conduct research on solid waste issues
  
  Conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste issues through its Applied Research Foundation, and publishes guides and reports based on this research, such as a guide to improve Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) management.
- Conduct research on solid waste management
  
  Conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste issues through its Applied Research Foundation and releases guides and reports to improve waste management practices, such as Lithium-Ion Battery management.
- Conduct research on solid waste management
  
  Conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste issues through its Applied Research Foundation and releases guides to improve specific waste management challenges, such as Lithium-Ion Battery management.
- Conducts applied research on solid waste issues
  
  Conducts collectively-funded research on solid waste challenges through the Applied Research Foundation, including publishing guides such as one on improving Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) management. All research outputs and press releases since 2010 are archived for public access.

financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue

Total revenue$54K

Contributions & grants$53K97%

Program service revenue$2K3%

Investment income$320%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$101K

Program expenses51%

Admin / overhead19%

Fundraising30%

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$0

Largest expense lineOther

balance sheet

Total assets$111K

Cash$111K

Investments$0

Liabilities$0

Net assets$111K

Liquid reserves13.1 mo

3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +6.4%

relationships · 45

who they work with

ANS Z245 Accredited Standards Committee Network — Member of the ANS Z245 Accredited Standards Committee.
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership Network — Member of ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership.
American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) Network — Member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Network — Member of the American Society of Safety Professionals.
Applied Research Foundation Network — Subsidiary entity conducting collectively-funded research on solid waste issues
CP Global Partner — Terry Schneider, CEO, serves as a Private Sector Delegate for Manufacturing on the Advisory Council.
Canada Plastics Pact Network — Member of the Canada Plastics Pact.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Partner — Shelley Sayward, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, serves as a Private Sector Delegate for Legal on the Advisory Council.
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Partner — Steven Menoff, Senior Vice President, serves as a Private Sector Delegate for Consulting on the Advisory Council.
Comcor Environmental Limited Partner — Shannan McGarr, Director of Operations, serves as Region 13 Director on SWANA's Board of Directors and as a Chapter Delegate for the Ontario Chapter.
Dane County Partner — John Welch, Director, Department of Waste & Renewables, serves as Secretary on SWANA's Board of Directors.
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Partner — Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Partner — Partners with EREF, which is dedicated to advancing scientific research, providing unbiased industry analysis, and fostering innovation through scholarships and educational pathways in the waste industry.
Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) Network — Member of the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee, which is part of the International Trade Administration / U.S. Department of Commerce.
Fire Rover Partner — Partners to develop a fire incident reporting tool.
Jackson County Partner — Debbie Hackman, SC, Executive Director, serves as Region 9 Director on SWANA's Board of Directors and as a Chapter Delegate for the Indiana Hoosier Chapter.
Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) Network — Member of the Landfill Methane Outreach Program, which is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Partner — John Hawk, General Manager, serves as Region 10 Director on SWANA's Board of Directors and as a Chapter Delegate for the Kansas Sunflower Chapter.
Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management Partner — Ravi Kadambala, PhD, PE, BCEE, Division Director, Technical Services & Environmental Affairs, serves as a Technical Division Delegate for Landfill Management on the Advisory Council.
NYC Business Integrity Commission Network — Member of the NYC Business Integrity Commission.
National Safety Council Network — Member of the National Safety Council.
National Waste & Recycling Association Partner — Released a guide to improve LIB management.
NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC Partner — Allison Trulock, Managing Director, Solid Waste Practice, serves as Tech Division Director on SWANA's Board of Directors and as a Technical Division Delegate for Sustainable Materials Management on the Advisory Council.
Ontario County Partner — Carla Jordan, Director, serves as Region 8 Director on SWANA's Board of Directors and as a Chapter Delegate for the New York Chapter.
Orange County Waste & Recycling Headquarters Partner — Tom Koutroulis, Director, serves as Region 1 Director on SWANA's Board of Directors and as a Chapter Delegate for the Southern California Founding Chapter.
PSI Partner — Announced a new partnership.
PSI Intertek Partner — Sandra Jennings, Senior Engineer, serves as a Technical Division Delegate for Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery on the Advisory Council.
Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) Partner — Partners with PSI, a policy expert and consulting nonprofit focused on the circular economy and responsible product management.
Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) Network — Member of Professionals for Association Revenue.
QED Environmental Systems, Inc. Partner — David Kaminski, Senior Vice President, serves as a Private Sector Delegate for Sales and as a Technical Division Delegate for Landfill Gas & Biogas on the Advisory Council.

+ 15 more