Anne Germain is the chief of technical & regulatory affairs for the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) responsible for establishing and implementing strategies for recycling, landfilling and sustainability. She has more than 30 years in the industry, which includes an extensive background in analysis of industry trends, contracting, engineering, operations and compliance.

Prior to joining NWRA, Anne was chief engineer with the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA).

She is a past president of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and is a trustee-at-large for the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES).

Anne is a professional engineer and a board-certified environmental engineer with a master’s in civil engineering from the University of Delaware and a B.S. in civil engineering from Virginia Tech. In 2020, she was recognized by MSW Management with its legacy award and was named to the inaugural class of Waste360’s 2023 Women Who Inspire.