SWANA - Advancing Resource Management in the Solid Waste Industry

1. SWANA and the Solid Waste Industry – 2018 Update ss:

2. Background on SWANA • SWANA is the largest association for the waste & recycling sector in the U.S. – 10,000+ members • SWANA’s core programs focus on improving the professionalism of the entire industry – both public and private sector • SWANA has 45 chapters in the United States and Canada and a growing chapter in Virginia

3. SWANA’s Mission SWANA is an organization of professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy and research. SWANA Strategic Plan, FY2016 to 2020 Adopted March 2015

4. SWANA’s Strategic Plan SWANA’s issuance of a new Strategic Plan in March 2015 laid the groundwork for the extraordinary success and growth we have experienced over the past 3 years. - eliminated events that lost $ (SES) - changed events to make them better (WASTECON) - added new programs and value for members - disciplined approach to operations and programs It’s been a #TeamSWANA effort by the International Board (IB), chapters, Technical Divisions, members, and staff.

5. Membership Set a Record

6. MentorMatch • MentorMatch • 56 mentors and 82 mentees • 15 active relationships (several already concluded) • Increased outreach in 2018 • Mentee profiles • Online testimonials • Social media posts • Successful MentorMatch mixer at SWANApalooza • Do you want to be a mentor? Or be mentored?

7. SWANA is Highly Relevant and Visible Timely commentary at all levels on issues that matter to members

8. China Waste Ban - 2017 Sought to change China’s position • Filed comments with WTO • Played critical role communicating to federal, state and provincial governments in the United States and Canada • Coordinated with other stakeholders (e.g., ISRI)

9. China Waste Ban - 2018 Focusing on education, waste reduction, and quality materials • Reduce contamination – “When in doubt, throw it out!” • Zero Waste emphasis – policy discussions about reducing packaging and disposal • Discussions with The Recycling Partnership and Keep America Beautiful about consistent education outreach to cities, businesses, and individuals • Continuing dialogue with US EPA, Dept of Commerce, etc.

10. Recycling Task Force • Charter: develop and support strategies to ensure the continuation of sustainable recycling programs in North America • Diverse membership (public & private, US & Canada) • Initial focus on: • Best practices for reducing contamination • Creating demand for recycled content • US government support through the Infrastructure Bill • Sent letter to Congressional leadership – April 2018 • Favorable response – meetings scheduled w/ key Members/staff

11. Relevance is Growing • EPA staff requests SWANA materials before briefing EPA Administrator and new political appointees re waste issues • Federal government refers US newspaper association to SWANA to address concerns about newsprint supply • State Dept looking to SWANA for help overseas on waste • OSHA interested in SWANA safety program and possible industry “alliance” • Better communication with chapters on issues and recent change to policy regarding conference will help

12. SWANA in the News A trusted source of information for the general media as well as the trade press

13. Relevance Drives Queries & Contacts • NY Times corrected industry safety story in response to SWANA concerns • NPR – March 2018 Recycling Segment • SWANA’s Recycling Task Force mentioned in Bloomberg News and other press • Interviews with CBC (Canada) re China • Waste360 reaches out to make sure they have our input on China’s final decision • Waste Dive routinely seeks comments/input

14. Education and Research Advancing from solid waste management to resource management

15. 1,066 attendees • Very strong keynote and technical sessions • Governor Hickenlooper addressed SWANA attendees • YPs continue string of excellent offerings • Training Center – 120 students • Excitement about going to Boston in 2019

16. Shared certification with CRRA • Net revenues on manuals licensing is shared: 67% SWANA, 33% CRRA • Drawing good interest • Four classes so far: 85 students thus far (plus beta-testers) • Scheduled offerings: HQ, North Carolina, CRRA, Southern California, WASTECON/Nashville • Discussions with NYC, Boston and others

17. WASTECON is in August in Nashville • SWANA and ISRI holding a MRF Summit @WASTECON • Discussing a SERDC event for DPW Directors @WASTECON • Strong educational program built around: • IoT/Innovation ▪ Global/Int’l Issues • Rural Issues ▪ Value of Communication • HR Trends REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!!

18. ARF and Research • ARF Reports • “Mechanical Biological Treatment of Residual Waste” released in late January – drew new subscribers • “Thermal Treatment” report coming out this week • Collection and Landfill reports coming out in June • Tying ARF to SWANA programs and messaging • ARF Rebranding increases visibility • Logo and report templates • Website redesign • Increased SWANA messaging about new reports

19. Hickman Endowment To date, 4 chapters have made contributions to the Hickman Endowment • Northern California - $1,000/year for 3 years • New Jersey - $1,000/year for up to 3 years • Mid-Atlantic - $1,000/year for 3 years • Texas - $1,000 for 3 years Hickman Endowment supports Student Design Competition and research by team members as well as scholarships

20. SWANA Governance Update • 21-member Board of Directors (BOD) will replace EC/IB • 5 officers/13 regional officers/1 TD rep/1 private/1 YP • Will meets face-to-face three times a year • Expect to implement in October 2019 • Extensive bylaws and policy changes needed first • Regional MOU’s • A new Advisory Board will meet annually at WASTECON • Includes representatives of all chapters, technical divisions, private sector representatives and YPs

23. RENEWED FOCUS ON SAFETY • SWANA has placed increased emphasis on improving the waste and recycling industry’s safety culture: • Chapter-based Safety Ambassadors • Safety Monday • Fatality Alerts • Classroom Safety/Compliance Training • Safety Awards/Safety Summit – @WASTECON August 2018 • Slow Down to Get Around • Partnering with NWRA/EREF/ISWA/NGVA • #SWANAsafety – swana.org/safety Virginia Chapter Safety Ambassador Dennis Batts Fairfax County, VA dennis.batts@fairfaxcounty.gov

24. UNACCEPTABLE • The current safety record of the waste and recycling industry is not acceptable • Despite: • - SWANA’s increased efforts • - More attention by many cities and companies • - New state laws (SDTGA) and federal rules (ELDs)

25. UNACCEPTABLE • In the United States. Waste/recycling collection workers continue to have the 5th highest fatality rate in the country • Higher than police officers or firefighters • Fatality rate has increased since 2009 • On average, 1 U.S. waste workers dies weekly on the job • Many of the worker fatalities are occurring at small haulers – SWANA developing outreach plan

28. Suggested Changes ▪ Management Leadership -- New hire/refresher training ▪ Make it personal for the front line workers -- Use photos/videos to engage them ▪ Review your safety data – look for patterns ▪ Distracted driving policy – are you enforcing it? ▪ Use SWANA safety tools on our website ▪ Lockout Tagout – trucks, yellow iron, MRFs ▪ PPE – Hi Viz, gloves, shoes, eyes, hard hats

29. Thank you for listening! It is a honor to represent this great association and I hope you are as optimistic about our future as I am. Questions?