--- title: March 13 Weekly Wrap-Up description: SWANA's weekly update on the latest industry news and happenings. image: https://blog.swana.org/hubfs/1000x250-WeeklyWrap-Up.jpg --- - [Log in](https://swana.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fswana.org%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabID%3d57) - [About SWANA](https://swana.org/AboutSWANA.aspx) - [Contact Us](https://swana.org/ContactUs.aspx) - [MySWANA](https://community.swana.org/home?_ga=2.259544650.1317848123.1545497054-2009930276.1545497054) - [Cart](https://swana.org/MyCart.aspx?ContinueShoppingURL=https%3a%2f%2fswana.org%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabID%3d57) [![SWANA](https://blog.swana.org/hubfs/Swana_December2018/images/logo.jpg)](https://swana.org/) - [Log in](https://swana.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fswana.org%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabID%3d57) - [About SWANA](https://swana.org/AboutSWANA.aspx) - [Contact Us](https://swana.org/ContactUs.aspx) - [MySWANA](https://community.swana.org/home?_ga=2.259544650.1317848123.1545497054-2009930276.1545497054) - [Cart](https://swana.org/MyCart.aspx?ContinueShoppingURL=https%3a%2f%2fswana.org%2fDefault.aspx%3fTabID%3d57) - [Safety](https://swana.org/Safety.aspx) - [Events](https://swana.org/Events.aspx) - [Membership](https://swana.org/Membership.aspx) - [Awards](https://swana.org/Awards.aspx) - [Training](https://swana.org/Training.aspx) - [Certification](https://swana.org/Certification.aspx) - [Research](https://swana.org/Research.aspx) - [Advocacy](https://swana.org/Advocacy.aspx) - [News](https://swana.org/News.aspx) - [Products](https://swana.org/Products.aspx) - [Resources](https://swana.org/Resources.aspx) March 13 Weekly Wrap-Up # March 13 Weekly Wrap-Up Publish Date: 03/13/2020 [« SWANA Blog Posts](https://blog.swana.org) ![1000x250-WeeklyWrap-Up](https://blog.swana.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1000x250-WeeklyWrap-Up.jpg?width=1000&name=1000x250-WeeklyWrap-Up.jpg) SWANA's weekly wrap-up will keep you up-to-date with everything that is happening in SWANA and the solid waste industry. ![1080x1080-SWP-Postponed](https://blog.swana.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1080x1080-SWP-Postponed.jpg?width=162&name=1080x1080-SWP-Postponed.jpg) ## SWANApalooza has been postponed. The Solid Waste Association of North America ([SWANA](https://swana.org/)) has been closely monitoring and evaluating the spread of coronavirus and the concerns of members and partners. The health and safety of attendees, speakers, exhibitors and staff must be our top priority. As a result, we will not be holding SWANApalooza on March 23–26 in Atlanta. Please visit [SWANApalooza.org](https://SWANApalooza.org) for the latest updates.     --- ## Industry Watch **SWANA's Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19). [Learn More](https://swana.org/Portals/0/Advocacy/Guidance_on_Coronavirus-2020_03_06.pdf)** **OSHA's** guidance on preparing workplaces for **COVI-19. [Read More](https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf)** Waste and recycling trade groups issue **coronavirus guidance** for worker safety. **[Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/coronavirus-covid19-labor-waste-recycling-safety-workers/573766/)** **Coronavirus, communication, and ROI. [Read More](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/coronavirus-communication-and-roi/)** **Baltimore council members **back goal of "zero waste" by 2040 amid incinerator litigation. [Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/baltimore-wheelabrator-waste-energy-zero-2040-report/573383/) The average **garbage truck driver** salary (and 14 other facts about the gig). **[Read More](https://www.thethings.com/the-average-garbage-truck-driver-salary-and-14-other-facts-about-the-gig/)** A rundown on mitigating the effects of **garbage can pests. [Read More](https://wasteadvantagemag.com/a-rundown-on-mitigating-the-effects-of-garbage-can-pests/)** **Electric refuse trucks** on the road or on the way in rising number of states.**[Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/electric-refuse-trucks-byd-lion-mack-dsny-ecomaine/573352/)** **End of Waste Foundation **ramps up glass recycling platform, aims for $10M investment. [Read More](https://www.wastedive.com/news/end-of-waste-foundation-glass-recycling-blockchain-update/573937/) **Milwaukee** moving to biweekly recycling pickup. [Read More](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2020/03/10/city-hall-milwaukee-moving-to-biweekly-recycling-pickup/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-03-11%20Waste%20Dive:%20Recycling%20%5Bissue:26156%5D&utm_term=Waste%20Dive:%20Recycling) **Joyce’s legislation** aims to expand recycling by clearing up policy confusion. [Read More](https://riponadvance.com/stories/joyces-legislation-aims-to-expand-recycling-by-clearing-up-policy-confusion/) **Virginia** addresses challenges of glass recycling. [Read More](https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2020-03-06/virginia-counties-attempt-efficient-glass-recycling?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202020-03-11%20Waste%20Dive:%20Recycling%20%5Bissue:26156%5D&utm_term=Waste%20Dive:%20Recycling) **Yolanda Richmond** drives garbage truck and collects trash in male dominated field. [Read More](https://www.wlbt.com/2020/03/07/woman-drives-garbage-truck-collects-trash-male-dominated-field/) Can the **zero-waste movement** survive the coronavirus. 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