SAFETY


SC SWANA Safety Day

 September 17, 2026


In honor of South Carolina SWANA Safety Day on September 17, 2026, the SC SWANA Palmetto Chapter is promoting National SWANA’s 

FIVE TO STAY ALIVE PLEDGE.

   



Want to promote safety at your facility on Safety Day and be in a drawing to win one of five $200 prizes? 


Display the FIVE TO STAY ALIVE flyer (click here to go to flyer and print), take a picture of it at your facility, and scan the QR Code to submit your picture and you will be entered to win! 

Entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 17, 2026 to win. 

If you have trouble uploading your picture using the QR Code, let us know at info@scswana.org.



Safety Resources on the National SWANA Website: 

https://swana.org/resources/safety-resources

SWANA Safety Tips And Tricks: Keeping You and Your Teams Safe

Pricing:  $0 for SWANA members and $99 for non-members.

Download SWANA Safety Tips And Tricks »


Safety First

Safety First features the latest safety-related SWANA blog posts on pressing safety topics and initiatives.

Explore Safety First Blog Posts »


Collaborative Just Culture® Program


SWANA is partnering with SG Collaborative Solutions to adopt the Collaborative Just Culture® Program standard as a first step toward Collaborative High Reliability®. Originally developed by Captain K. Scott Griffith in 1994, this training program contributed to a 95% reduction in the US fatal accident rate in commercial aviation and has evolved into a universal standard adopted by hospitals, EMS operators, and other high-consequence industries. Our goal at SWANA is to demonstrate the evidence-based success of this program throughout the waste and resource management industry.  

SWANA members receive a 20% discount on all registrations. 

View Upcoming Collaborative Just Culture® Safety Training Sessions »

 

Natural Gas Vehicle Safety

SWANA, along with NGVAmerica, is proud to promote natural gas vehicle (NGV) safety initiatives to increase the commitment to workplace safety throughout the solid-waste industry and continue to keep these clean and affordable vehicles safely on the road.

View the Whitepaper: "Natural Gas – A Clean, Safe and Smart Choice for the Waste and Recycling Industry" »

View the U.S. DOE Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Maintenance Facility Modification Handbook »

View the Transportation Project "Recommended Practices for CNG PoweredRefuseTrucks" »


HISTORY OF SWANA

SWANA was originally founded in 1962. The South Carolina Chapter received its charter at the 1990 Annual Business Meeting on August 23, 1990 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 


The SC Chapter now has over 150 members! The membership is a diverse group of public and private sector professionals in the solid waste industry. The Chapter is focused on providing training and annually presenting conferences to support professionals in all aspects of solid waste including waste collection, disposal, gas collection, permitting, design, and operations. We hope you will join us at one of our upcoming events.


Please contact us at info@scswana.org



Letter from Past President of SC SWANA


Thinking about joining SC SWANA? Click here to read letter from 2025/2026 Past President J Morgan to learn more about what SWANA has to offer and get important information about the current state of the Solid Waste Industry in South Carolina.




SC SWANA CALENDAR

    • September 17, 2026
    • South Carolina


    In honor of South Carolina Safety Day on September 17th, the SC SWANA Palmetto Chapter is promoting National SWANA’s FIVE TO STAY ALIVE PLEDGE:


     


    Want to promote safety at your facility on Safety Day and be eligible to win $200 in one of five drawings?


    Display the FIVE TO STAY ALIVE flyer at your facility (click here to go to flyer and print), take a picture of it, and scan the QR Code to submit your picture to be eligible. 




    Entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 17th to win. 

    • September 29, 2026
    • October 02, 2026
    • St. Louis, Missouri

    RCon SWANA Conference*

    September 29 - October 2, 2026

    St. Louis, Missouri

    *In 2025, RCon replaced the legacy events of SOAR and WASTECON



     

    RCon™ 2026

     

    Event Dates:   September 29 – October 2, 2026

    Location: St. Louis, Missouri 



    More than an event, RCon® is a new experience empowering waste and resource management leaders to reshape our industry’s future, turning challenges into solutions. RCon, powered by SWANA, reimagines a blended learning experience with technical training, roundtable discussions, keynote and concurrent sessions, and unique networking that achieves your professional goals.


    Member & Group Registration Discounts

    SWANA members always get the best deals! Non-members may register at standard registration rates, or join SWANA to unlock member discounts for RCon and more SWANA opportunities.

    Bring your team and register a team of four or more for group registration discounts. View the 2026 RCon rates to see options as you make your plan.


    Register for RCon


    Note: Be alert for phishing emails or calls claiming to be SWANA staff selling hotels, registrations or contact lists. Official communications regarding RCon will come directly from a "swana.org" email. Those who have accepted proposals or who plan to exhibit should wait for further information before registering.

     

    Trainings, Tours & More on the Agenda

    The educational line-up including trainings, tours, and concurrent sessions are live on the agenda and open for registration.


    Sort the agenda by keywords, session types, focus areas, dates, and more as you build your own agenda. View descriptions, speakers, learning objectives, PDHs and more on the RCon agenda. 


    View Agenda




    View the 2026 RCon rates to see registration options as you make your plan to join thousands of waste and resource management professionals.





    • October 22, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Saluda Shoals River Center
    • 60
    Register





    Landfill Supervisors and Equipment Operators:

    NEED MOLO OR SOLO CEU/TRAINING?

    REGISTER NOW FOR


    DIRT, DOZERS AND DECISIONS



    Practical, Field-Tested Operational Training Workshop

    for Equipment Operators and LF Supervisors

    Date:  October 22, 2026

    Time:  10 am - 3 pm

    Location: Saluda Shoals River Center, 220 Rolling Rock Rd, Seven Oaks, SC

    Instructors: Marcia Papin, Greenville County SWA and Mark Bailey, Blanchard Machinery Company

    CEUs: Approved by SCDES for 4 Hours of MOLO/SOLO CEUs

    Cost: $25 per person ($5.25 per CEU - that's a deal!)

    Lunch will be provided

    Topics 

    • Equipment Safety
    • Landfill Compaction
    • Building Efficient Working Faces
    • Pushing Up vs. Pushing Down
    • Drainage Management
    • Bench Construction
    • Drainage Pipe Failures and Repairs
    • Establishing Clarity for Safe Backing at the Tipping Pad
    • Tipping Pad Construction and Maintenance
    • Operator Accountability & Team Coordination 

    Building Efficiency, Extending Airspace, and Protection Infrastructure


    REGISTER HERE


Upcoming Events

September 09, 2026 • Jekyll Island Convention Center
September 17, 2026 • South Carolina
September 29, 2026 • St. Louis, Missouri
October 22, 2026 10:00 AM • Saluda Shoals River Center


SWANA Georgia Chapter

Fall 2026 Conference

September 9, 2026


SC SWANA MEMBERS CAN REGISTER AT THE GEORGIA MEMBER RATE. Please see the discount code sent to you via email from Georgia SWANA and SC SWANA. If you lost it, please contact info@scswana.org 


The agenda is live! Check out the great lineup of speakers slated to speak. 



LATE REGISTRATION (with increased registration fees): begins September 3, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST.


All payments must be received prior to or upon arrival at the conference. SWANA-Georgia cannot offer reduced registration fees for partial conference attendance.


ATTENDEE fee covers: one (1) person / admittance to all sessions, breaks, receptions, meals and the exhibitor trade show.


EXHIBITOR fee covers: one (1) person / one (1) skirted table / admittance to all sessions, breaks, receptions and meals, and the trade show.


For any questions, please direct them to program@gaswana.org.


SPRING CONFERENCE WRAP UP

Thanks to all that attended the
2026 Spring Conference
in Myrtle Beach!



Career and Scholarship Opportunities

Have a Job Opening? Post here! 

2026 SPRING CONFERENCE

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS


1.  2026 SWANA Palmetto Chapter Scholarship Winner:


Timothy F. Bulson


2. 2026 SC SWANA Johnny Schnabel Regulator Scholarship Winners:


Tim Eleazor and John Abernathy



HOT TOPICS


                    


SC SWANA OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS

WE ASKED AND OUR

MEMBERS ANSWERED!  


A poll vote was taken of the SC SWANA Palmetto Chapter Members for the slate of officers for the 2026/2027 Election.


Please congratulate our new Officers: 


PRESIDENT:         ED MARR

VICE PRESIDENT:  DEBBIE LANGLEY

TREASURER:   J MORGAN

SECRETARY: JULI BLALOCK

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