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Georgia Chapter Golf Tournament (5/16, Sugar Hill, GA)
Illinois Chapter Trash Can Open (5/18, Bloomingdale, IL)
VWIA Summer Event (5/23-24, Williamsburg, VA)
Oklahoma Chapter Meeting (6/6, Stillwater, OK)
Minnesota Chapter Trash Can Open (6/11, Anoka, MN)
Indiana Chapter Trash Can Open (6/21, Danville, IN)
Carolinas Chapter Meeting (7/17-18, Southern Pines, NC)

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Ways You Can Spread the Word

Most people know very little about the solid waste industry and how we are Environmentalists. Every Day. But many people say they are interested in learning more about our companies and the industry. And the 368,000 men and women who work in the solid waste field have a great story to tell. We need to share our pride about our work with our families and friends, neighbors and others in our communities. Here ideas for spreading the word:

Communications Toolkit/Resources

NSWMA and WASTEC members may access a variety of regularly-updated communications resources (such as a logos, facts sheet, handouts and training materials) Log in here to access lots of resources to help communicate with students, community groups, public officials and the media. Want access, but not a member? Join today.

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR TRASH

This poster and handout provides a detailed explanation about what happens to most waste from collection, through processing, including recycling, composting, landfilling and waste-based energy production. Download it today.

Handout/English (PDF, 8.5" x 11", 700 Kb)
Poster/English (PDF, 23" x 35", 11.7 Mb)
Handout/Spanish (PDF, 8.5" x 11", 4.6 Mb)
Poster/Spanish (PDF, 23" x 35", 10.4 Mb)

Be Featured on This Site

Do you have a story about your company or our industry that you would like us to feature on the site? Email us today with information and photos.

YouTube Video Contest

NSWMA and WASTEC have launched a scholarship contest where college students have a chance to win up to $3,000 by filming or creating animation and uploading short video clips to YouTube that demonstrate the everyday, practical ways that garbage men and women help keep communities healthy and clean, protect the environment and conserve resources in their communities. NSWMA and WASTEC members and their family members are eligible to participate. Find contest eligibility information, contest rules and directions for uploading videos on the official contest webpage.

Online Networking and Resources

The Environmental Industry Associations (NSWMA and WASTEC) are active on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or other social networking sites. Find our groups/pages by clicking on any one of the logo links below:

	Join us on Facebook. Visit and "Like" our Facebook fan page, tag and submit photos, write on our wall, network with industry leaders and most importantly share with your friends!
	Follow us on Twitter. Read tweets from NSWMA and WASTEC. Also, see an aggregate feed of tweets from solid waste industry.
	Read our Blog. Comment on our posts.
	Join our LinkedIn groups today: the EIA Women's Council, the EIA Future Industry Leaders Alliance (FILA), and the general Environmental Industry Associations.
	Watch our channel on YouTube.
	We're a member of Greenopolis. Track our activities there.

Other Things You Can Do

The are many things that solid waste professionals can do to help educate people about the importance of the solid waste industry. You should:

Include positive comments about industry in everyday conversations with your family and friends.
Let you family and friends know about this website. Encourage people you know to visit the site and learn about our industry.

Talk to community groups and in online forums about your company/work.
Share information about the industry with teachers and students at local schools. Find resources for students and teachers here.
Write or call your public officials to share information about the importance of your work, your companies and the industry.
If you have other ideas, let us know, how we can help.

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New Release: EIA Women?s Council Announces Scholarship Winners
The Environmental Industry Associations Women?s Council announced the three winners of the Women?s Council Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding students with an interest in solid waste and environmental industries. Each winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the school of their choice. Read full release here.

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