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Awards

In keeping with our mission to "define, develop and implement cost-effective plans and programs for solid waste management which best serve Delaware and protect our public health and environment," DSWA has emerged as an industry leader. Our award-winning facilities and programs set the worldwide standard for excellence in solid waste management.

2007

• SWANA Excellence in Collection and Transfer Station Division Bronze Award for Milford Transfer Station
• Grand Prize, Excellence in Operations and Management for Rt. 5 Transfer Station from American Academy of Environmental Engineers

2006

• 2006 U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) State Partner of the Year

2004-2005

• Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Report from Government Finance Officers Association
• 2005 SWANA's Gold Award for Excellence in Public Education
• Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada - Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Fiscal Years 2004-2005

2001

• Graphic Design: USA's American Graphic Design Award for Excellence in Communication and Graphic Design, 2000 Annual
• Award of Excellence for a Used Oil Filter Recycling Program - Automotive Oil Change Association

2000

• SWANA's Silver Award for Planning and Financial Management Excellence
• SWANA's Bronze Award for Landfill Management Excellence
• Steel Manufacturers Association's 21st Annual Distinguished Recyclers Award for Government Activities for Oil Filter Recycling Program's contributions to the environment
• Graphic Design: USA's American Graphic Design Award for Excellence in Communication and Graphic Design, 1999 Annual Report
• American Advertising Awards Citation of Excellence, 1999 Annual Report

1999

• U.S. EPA State Ally of the Year, Landfill Methane Outreach Program
• U.S. Department of Energy and Energy Information Administration's Award for Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases

1998

• SWANA's Gold Award for Special Waste Excellence for Oil Filter Recycling Program
• SWANA's Silver Award for Landfill Excellence, Central Solid Waste Management Center
• U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of Energy Award in recognition of the submission of a Climate Wise Action Plan

1997

• SWANA's Excellence In Municipal Solid Waste Management Public Education Meritorious Achievement Award for the Citizens' Response Line
• United Way of Delaware Award of Merit

1995

• SWANA's Gold Award for the Great Waste Mystery
• SWANA's Award for Recognition and Appreciation for continued support of SWANA activities

1994

• Consulting Engineers Council of Pennsylvania's Engineering Excellence Achievement Award for the Northern Landfill Phases III and IA

1993

• Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce's Informative Award

1987

• SWANA's Gold Award for Landfill Excellence, Southern Solid Waste Management Center
• SWANA's Gold Award for Excellence in Siting, Design and Operation, Central Solid Waste Management Center

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