named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Federation Conference & Trade Show
Annual regional conference offering networking, technical programming, and industry exhibits for solid waste professionals in the Northeast
New York Chapter Scholarship Program
Provides financial awards to students and professionals in solid waste-related fields across four categories: incoming freshmen, undergraduates, graduate students, and member professionals
SWANA Certification Program
Offers professional certification in disciplines including Landfill Management, Recycling Systems, and MSW Systems Management, with levels for Manager, Technical Associate, and Inspector
Sustainability Challenge Scholarship
Encourages innovative zero-waste initiatives by students in New York State, with cash awards for top proposals focused on community implementation
Technical Seminars and Lunch & Learn Sessions
Hosts educational events on topics like gas and leachate management to support professional development and continuing education credit
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Disseminates industry information and publications to membersProduces and distributes a monthly e-newsletter (“I Am SWANA News”) and a bi-monthly magazine (MSW Management), and maintains an online eLibrary with over 1,000 resources including presentations, documents, videos, and publications for member access.
- Engages in advocacy and legislative outreach for the solid waste industryProvides quarterly legislative reports and regular newsletter updates on policy issues affecting the industry. Delivers safety outreach materials such as pledge cards and safety tips, and hosted programming on extended producer responsibility and recycling policy.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship programs for students and professionals in solid waste managementOffers multiple scholarship categories for high school seniors entering college, undergraduate and graduate students in environmental or related fields, and SWANA member professionals pursuing development. Awards include the Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship and support for relatives of members, with $14,900 awarded to six recipients in 2025.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates professional networking and regional collaborationParticipates in the annual NY Federation Conference each May, offering technical programming and networking opportunities for solid waste professionals across the northeast region.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Hosts technical seminars and training events for solid waste professionalsOrganizes two technical events annually in November and June, providing professional training and development credits for solid waste professionals. These events cover current industry issues and trends and issue continuing education credits.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provides access to industry conferences, webinars, and eLearning resourcesOffers discounted access to national industry conferences such as WASTECON and NAWTEC, provides free monthly webinars, and delivers reduced-cost eLearning courses and training materials to members to support ongoing professional development.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Supports member visibility and business developmentProvides members with a free listing in SWANA’s Professional Services Directory to promote their companies and connect with vendors in the solid waste sector.
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Toxic Chemicals and Plastics Reform 1 activity
- Supports research on solid waste management issuesFacilitates collectively funded research through the Applied Research Foundation and provides access to discounted industry-wide reports. Hosted presentations on topics including marine plastic recovery, agricultural plastics recycling, and evolving recycling infrastructure and markets.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$429K
Contributions & grants$46K11%
Program service revenue$383K89%
Investment income$160%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$417K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$22K
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$438K
Cash$438K
Investments$0
Liabilities$288K
Net assets$151K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RUSSELL P RUTKOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 4 | $22K |
board members · 11
- AMY DAVIES — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE HOWIE — DIRECTOR
- CARLA JORDAN — DIRECTOR
- DEBRA SMITH — SECRETARY
- JEFF MARTIRANO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JEFF MEYERS — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH KRUPA — TREASURER
- LORI CLARK — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS VETRONE — PAST PRESIDENT
- LUANN MEYER — PRESIDENT
- MARTIN BELLEW — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Barton & Loguidice Partner — Organization employing Past President Luann Meyer
- Broome County - New York Government — Organization employing Secretary Debra A. Smith
- Cascades Recovery Partner — Organization employing Director Jeff Meyers
- Cascades Recovery, Inc Partner — Presented on the role of recycling in extended producer responsibility.
- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Partner — Organization employing Director Amy Davies
- Cornell University Partner — Presented research on infrastructure and markets for recycling discarded agricultural plastics.
- Covanta Energy Partner — Collaborated to present on the Fishing for Energy program to recover plastics from the marine environment.
- Federation of NY Solid Waste Associations Coalition — Participates in the annual NY Federation Conference and collaborates on regional solid waste management initiatives.
- HDR (HQ) Partner — Organization employing President Jeffrey Martirano and Director Bruce Howie
- International Solid Waste Association Partner — Offers SWANA members a free 6-month trial membership in ISWA.
- Martin Bellew Partner — Contact person for sponsorship inquiries, indicating a leadership or administrative role within the organization.
- NY Federation of Solid Waste Associations Partner — Collaborates to provide members with discounted access to the annual NY Federation Spring Conference.
- New York State Government — Targets students enrolled in or planning to enroll in science or engineering programs at institutions within New York State.
- New York State Education Department Government — Approved by the Department to issue continuing education credits.
- Ontario County Government — Organization employing Director Carla Jordan
- Resource Recycling Magazine Partner — Provided expertise on plastics markets, resins, coding, and global dynamics including China's role.
- SCS Engineers Partner — Co-sponsors the Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship for graduate students in environmental fields.
- SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC Partner — New York State Chapter of the national organization
- St. Lawrence University Partner — Organization employing Vice President Lori Clark
- Starchapter Government — Provides online meeting registration, membership management, and event management services for the organization
- Universal Commodity Services, Inc Partner — Presented on commercial, industrial, and agricultural plastics recycling.
- Westchester County Government — Organization employing Director Louis J. Vetrone
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education, Advocacy, and Collaboration Frameworkmethodology: education-advocacy-collaboration_frameworkBy combining education, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration with respect for diverse perspectives, the organization advances sustainable resource management because shared understanding and collective action produce more durable and scalable solutions.
- Multidisciplinary and Peer-Based Knowledge Exchangemethodology: peer-knowledge-exchangeBy convening a multidisciplinary network of public and private sector professionals and facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, the organization improves solid waste management practices because collaborative learning across operational contexts generates more relevant, actionable, and rapidly adoptable innovations.
- Safety-First Industry Improvementmethodology: safety_first_industry_improvementBy prioritizing safety through educational outreach and promotion of best practices, the organization reduces workplace injuries in the waste collection industry because a culture of safety improves operational reliability and workforce retention.
- Student-Led Innovation for Zero Wastemethodology: student-led innovation for zero wasteBy funding student-driven proposals for community-based zero waste initiatives, the organization advances sustainable materials management because early-career engagement and grassroots innovation generate scalable, locally-adapted solutions.