Associations

Associations Links

• The Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB) Information on training and qualifications in waste management, including waste collection, landfill, treatment and transfer of wastes.
  
• Argus The Study Group for Environmental Statistics at the Technical University of Berlin features information on waste management through publications and special projects.
  
• Institute of Wastes Management Professional organization for waste management in the United Kingdom.
  
• National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) Founded in 1991 as a national professional organization to advance and promote the onsite wastewater industry.
  
• Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) Organization supporting the environmental agencies of the states and trust territories.
  
• Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Association of the reprocessing and recycling industry including, metal, plastics, glass, and rubber.
  
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA ) Professional association which sponsors annual conference, conducts training, awards credentials for solid waste management professionals, and maintains the Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse.
  
• Hazardous Materials Advisory Council Devoted to promoting regulatory compliance and safety in the transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods, substances and wastes.
  
• Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) National non-profit, non-partisan association of state and territorial environmental commissioners.
  
• Environmental Industry Interactive (EII) Represents companies that manage solid, hazardous, and medical wastes; manufacture and distribute waste equipment; and offer related pollution-prevention services.
  
• International Solid Waste Management Association (ISWA) Mission is to promote and develop professional solid waste management world-wide. Website has information on the organization, waste-related conferences, and links.
  
• Medical Waste Institute (MWI) Represents members which transport, treat and dispose of medical and infectious waste.
  
• Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) Independent, nonpartisan organization of state water program managers.
  
• The U.S. Composting Council Research and Education Foundation - Index Page Working to achieve maximum conservation, composting, and utilization of organic materials in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner.
  
• British Recovered Paper Association Trade association representing recycling and recovery of paper.
  
• Waste Equipment Technology Association (WASTEC) Association for companies which design, build, distribute, and service equipment for the waste management industry.
  
• Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA ) Represents the interests of wastewater treatment agencies through crafting legislative and regulatory policy that incorporates comprehensive watershed management into the national clean water program.
  
• Spill Control Association of America (SCAA) Environmental management association which promotes the interests of the spill response community.
  
• Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) Professional association serving state drinking water programs.
  
• National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) Represents companies providing solid, hazardous and medical waste collection, recycling and disposal services, remedial and oil spill clean-ups, and consulting services to the industry.
  
• Waste Management Association of Australia Australian organization of waste management professionals.
  
• Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to 12,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. Focus is on air quality, waste management and environmental management.
  
• Conference on Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA) Promotes safety and compliance in the transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods.