Business Talk

SWANA CEO Amy Burke on RCon's launch, PFAS solutions, and why the industry is more than just waste collection

Since October 2023, Amy Lestition Burke has been the CEO of SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America). She spoke with WMW about the launch of the trade fair RCon, the value of the waste management industry, and the skills necessary for the waste management workforce of the future.

Oct 21, 2025

Reading time: about 10 minutes

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