Keynote – COVID-19: The Impact on Solid Waste Operations and Lessons Learned

Description

Kick off virtual SWANApalooza with a look at the impact of COVID-19 on solid waste operations. New York City’s Commissioner Kathryn Garcia sits down for a conversation with SWANA CEO David Biderman to give you a first-hand account from the epicenter of this pandemic. They explore:

• The impact of COVID-19 on the city’s workforce and how she is working to keep them safe
• The implications for the City’s commercial waste franchising (CWZ) plan
• The tough budget decisions that are being made in response to the economic downturn
• How the lessons from this crisis can lead to increased resilience of local government services

Come prepared with questions for Commissioner Garcia.