Committee News
Samantha Yager
Solid Waste Management Committee Chair
Samantha Yager
Solid waste and recycling management are critical components of sustainable environmental practices aimed at reducing pollution, conserving resources, and advancing the quality of life for all. The primary goal is to minimize the environmental and health impacts of waste by diverting as much material as possible from landfills through recycling, composting, and other recovery methods. While environmental practices surrounding solid waste have increased, we still have a lot of work to do. Our goal is to leave the planet better than we found it.
The Solid Waste Management Committee strives to provide education, engagement, and opportunity for solid waste professionals through collaborative efforts. The committee is dedicated to connecting professionals with resources to deepen and share their knowledge. The Solid Waste Management Knowledge Team is a great place to start! To join the knowledge team, contact education@apwa.org.
NEW Solid Waste Benchmarks
APWA conducted a pilot benchmarking survey in 2022 of 150 agencies across the United States. Public Works Benchmarks: Solid Waste is a detailed overview of key metrics pertaining to solid waste collection, providing insights into the operational dynamics and resource utilization within these organizations.
Solid Waste Management New Director’s Guide
The Solid Waste Management New Director’s Guides for Collections and Post Collections were created by the APWA Solid Waste Management Committee to provide a foundation for new directors who may not have a firm knowledge base for solid waste collections and post collections. The Guides are reference documents with real-life examples from committee members and public agencies.
Solid Waste Management New Directors Guide: Collections
Solid Waste Management New Directors Guide: Post Collections
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Procuring and Contracting for Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Since solid waste and recycling contracts are typically long term, solid waste and recycling professionals often have limited experience with procuring and drafting contracts for these services. This on-demand program will include an overview of key technical provisions, considerations to reduce cost of service, and much more. Free for members in the APWA Resource Center.
Responsible Solid Waste Management (2nd Ed)
This booklet will help you educate both the general public and elected officials about the basics of responsible solid waste management.
