Engage With ISOSWO

Make an Impact — Join Us as a Member, Volunteer on a Committee, Stay Connected with us, or Contribute a Donation

Become an ISOSWO Member

Become a member of ISOSWO, the Iowa chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is the leading professional association in the solid waste industry with over 8,000 members. With a mission to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste, SWANA provides education and networking opportunities to solid waste professionals in every facet of the industry, benefitting individual members while also furthering the work of the industry.

Your ISOSWO membership through SWANA will provide opportunities to connect you with other solid waste professionals in meaningful ways to advance yourself both personally and professionally.

Join now through SWANA’s online application or download a PDF Application. If you have questions about your membership, please contact the Member Services Committee Chair: Kenneth Miller.


ISOSWO runs on dedicated volunteers and needs every member's knowledge, expertise, and time to keep providing the programs, events, and educational opportunities. Review the list of committees and find which one might be a great fit for you.

Even if you can only help in small ways, you can make a big impact.

Committee Guidance Document

ISOSWO Bylaws

Volunteer on a Committee

Volunteer Interest Form


Become a Board Member

Apply (or nominate someone you know) for ISOSWO’s Board of Directors and contribute to our mission of advocating to advance from solid waste management to resource management through professional development, sharing of best practices and experiences, and the development of sound public policy.

Board Member Nomination timeline:

  • Nominations / applications accepted through February

  • Voting begins in March

  • Election in April at the Spring Conference

    More information coming soon!