Solid Waste Association Of North America

Silver Spring, MD · Founded 1966

Professional association advancing responsible solid waste management through education, advocacy, and research

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Services
Topic
Social Services
Contact
David Biderman
Website Contact

About Organization

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) promotes best practices in solid waste management as a resource through member education, safety standards, and applied research. Founded in 1966 and based in Silver Spring, MD, the association operates with 22 employees and $6.1 million in annual revenue. SWANA serves waste management professionals across North America with technical training, certification programs, and industry advocacy.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$6.1M

+21.7% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$5.8M

+35.9% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$4.5M

-8.8% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

22

-15.4% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $6,112,453 $5,813,994 $4,535,874 22
2020 $5,021,695 $4,277,848 $4,974,340 26
2019 $5,597,438 $5,839,311 $3,808,956 29
2018 $6,410,496 $6,352,011 $4,041,651 36

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Needs

    Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Solid Waste Association Of North America

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Solid Waste Association Of North America.

Sales & Customer Success

Sales & Customer Success

Database and Reporting Manager

Database and Reporting Manager

DB

David Biderman

Executive Director/CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $235,771
MW

Meribeth Wojtaszek

Deputy Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $194,763
SB

Sara Bixby

Deputy Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $188,332
JO

Jeremy O'Brien

Applied Research Director
Full-time
Compensation: $138,480
GR

Guy Riso

Director Of It
Full-time
Compensation: $126,815
DW

Darryl Walter

Director Of Membership
Full-time
Compensation: $126,752
AV

Arminda Valles-Hall

Director, Member Learning & Education
Full-time
Compensation: $103,119
AB

Amy Banister

Technical Division Director
2 hrs/week
BV

Barry Vanlaarhoven Pe

Region 8 Director - Until 06/2021
2 hrs/week
BA

Brenda A Haney Pe

President
5 hrs/week
DB

Dana Blumberg

Region 7 Director
2 hrs/week
DM

David McCary

Region 3 Director
2 hrs/week
GM

Genevieve M Alderson

Region 13 Director
2 hrs/week
JD

James D Moore Sc

Region 1 Director
2 hrs/week
JS

James Skora

Region 9 Director
2 hrs/week
KS

Karamjit Singh

Young Professional Director - Until 06/2021
2 hrs/week
KR

Karen Rozmus Sc

Region 9 Director - Until 06/2021
2 hrs/week
KR

Kevin Roche

Region 8 Director
2 hrs/week
MS

Mary Shanks

Region 11 Director
2 hrs/week
MW

Mary Wittry

Region 10 Director
2 hrs/week
MZ

Matthew Zybas

Region 11 Director - Until 06/2021
2 hrs/week
ML

Michael L Greenberg

Past President
4 hrs/week
MK

Mitch Kessler

Region 5 Director
2 hrs/week
PL

Pat L Tapia

Region 2 Director
2 hrs/week
RS

Richard Schofield

Region 13 Director - Until 06/2021
2 hrs/week
RW

Robert Watts

Region 7 Director - Until 06/2021
2 hrs/week
SP

Sheri Praski

Region 12 Director
2 hrs/week
SS

Sonia Samir

Young Professional Director
4 hrs/week
TS

Timothy S Flanagan Sc

Vice President
4 hrs/week
VQ

Vita Quinn

Private Sector Director
2 hrs/week
WM

W Michael Brinchek Pe Bcee

Region 6 Director
2 hrs/week
YR

Yolunda Righteous

Region 4 Director
2 hrs/week

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Art Mercer Treasurer 4.00 hrs/week
TH
Tammy Hayes Secretary 4.00 hrs/week
Private Sector Director
Private Sector Director Susanne Passantino
Young Professionals Director
Young Professionals Director Hailey Tatum, SCEngineering Project Manager, WM
Region 1 Director
Region 1 Director Tom Koutroulis
Materials Recovery
Materials Recovery Heidi Sanborn
Collection & Transfer
Collection & Transfer Donald Birnesser, SC, PERetired
Landfill Gas & Biogas
Landfill Gas & Biogas David Kaminski Senior Vice President, QED Environmental Systems, Inc.
Landfill Management
Landfill Management Ravi Kadambala, Ph
Planning & Management
Planning & Management Ramona Simpson, SC Operations Manager, Environmental/Fleet, Town of Queen Creek
Sustainable Materials Management
Sustainable Materials Management Allison Trulock
Sandra Jennings Senior Engineer, PSI Intertek
Sandra Jennings Senior Engineer, PSI Intertek Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$1.3M

Highest Paid

$267K

David Biderman

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
David Biderman Executive Director/CEO $235,771 $31,375 $267,146 40
Sara Bixby Deputy Executive Director $188,332 $28,085 $216,417 40
Meribeth Wojtaszek Deputy Executive Director $194,763 $4,804 $199,567 40
Jeremy O'Brien Applied Research Director $138,480 $24,677 $163,157 40
Darryl Walter Director Of Membership $126,752 $29,110 $155,862 40
Arminda Valles-Hall Director, Member Learning & Education $103,119 $31,531 $134,650 40
Guy Riso Director Of IT $126,815 $4,682 $131,497 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$847K

Total Forgiven

$854K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

52

Loan Details 2 loans

$434,767
Forgiven
Forgiven: $438,352 100%
Approved Jun 26, 2020
Lender BayFirst National Bank
Jobs Reported 29
Forgiven On May 6, 2021
$412,411
Forgiven
Forgiven: $416,061 100%
Approved Jan 30, 2021
Lender Loan Source Incorporated
Jobs Reported 23
Forgiven On Jan 3, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$25K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Solid Waste Association Of North America

Email

[email protected]

Phone

800-467-9262

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1100 Wayne Avenue 650 Silver Spring, MD 20910