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By partnering with the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and Dr. Stu Buckner, WasteExpo is able to deliver a conference program that is more interactive and essential than ever before–providing you with everything you need to do your job smarter, safer and more efficiently!
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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N101
- Monday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
With a worker shortage facing the waste industry, it’s critical now more than ever that we not only engage, but also develop the right talent. In addition to the challenge of engaging the upcoming millennial workforce, keeping loyal, dedicated employees has a huge effect on a company’s bottom line, which...
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- Monday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
This session will give participants an understanding of how to hire and maintain their CDL Drivers in a manner compliant with the Federal DOT Regulations.
• Hiring Drivers: DOT Compliant Background Checks, Pre-Employment Drug Testing and DOT Medical Exams
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Random, Post-Accident and Reasonable Suspicion
• DOT Medical...
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N107-N108
- Monday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
In the waste industry, there continues to be an ever-present risk of fire – both at the facility and in the trucks themselves. There are many necessary steps to take to mitigate the potential outbreak of a fire, including public education, proactively implementing suppression tactics, and incorporating new technologies.
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N115-N116
- Monday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Moderator: Dr. Stuart Buckner, Buckner Environmental Associates, LLC
• Nationwide Public Service Awareness Campaign to Reduce Wasted Food. Darby Hoover, Senior Resource Specialist, Food & Agriculture Program, NRDC. NY; Rachelle Reeder, Director, The Ad Council. NY
• Walmart’s Farm-to-Fork Food Waste Strategy. Kate Worley, Senior Manager, Solid Waste & Recycling, Wal-Mart Stores,...
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N119
- Monday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Hear perspectives from outside of the industry about waste reduction & sustainability goals - what drives them, how they’ll be achieved, and what challenges they need to overcome – and find out how the industry can help turn these goals into a reality.
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N102-N103
- Monday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are emerging trends that have the potential to transform the operations and profitability of the waste and recycling industries. Join experts in artificial intelligence to discover how robotics are addressing industry challenges such as the volatility of staffing sorting lines, raising revenue through higher material purities, and...
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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N120
- Monday, April 23, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Public, private, big or small, there is one goal every company in the waste industry has in common: keeping humans safe. Whether it’s keeping drivers hydrated, rested, or better equipped with technology, the waste industry is focused on keeping people healthy and unharmed. In addition, properly executing a safety strategy...
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N107-N108
- Monday, April 23, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sponsored by: SC Johnson
Haulers have lots of daily challenges. How to safely and efficiently collect recyclables, organics and trash – anywhere – is a big one. This session will focus on the unique challenges haulers face in urban and congested areas when making collections. Best management practices for late hour...
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N102-N103
- Monday, April 23, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Big data, small data, standardized data. Everyone is talking about data, but how can it actually be applied to help make an impact on waste operations? What role does small data play in decision-making, and how is it combined to form big data? What would be the financial impact on...
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- Monday, April 23, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Franchising might seem like a good idea – but for whom? Government officials might view it as a way of reducing truck traffic. What about the business owners that no longer have the autonomy to select their service providers? Or the hauler that loses out because they don’t win a...
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- Monday, April 23, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Hear from The Recycling Partnership on their optimization work (i.e., increase participation and/or decrease contamination) in the cities of Atlanta, Chicago and Denver. This session will address the importance of pre- and post-capture rate studies and how data generated from those studies were used to craft education/communication efforts (e.g., electronic...
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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N115-N116
- Monday, April 23, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Amy Keister, VP Consumer Engagement, Compass Group
• Implementation of Oregon DEQ’s Strategy to Prevent the Wasting of Food. Ashley Zanolli, Senior Policy and Program Advisor and Elaine Blatt, Senior Program and Policy Specialist, Oregon DEQ Materials Management Program.
Presentation highlights include: Motivations and opportunities to reduce wasted food, Attitudes and...
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N117
- Monday, April 23, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Evan Edgar, Edgar and Associates
• Subtitle C: Regional Mega-Facilities are the Future of Commercial Composting. Rachel Oster, Diversion Strategies. CA
• Large Scale Composting - Keys to Long Term Profitability. Tim O’Neill, Engineered Compost Systems. WA
• The Effect of Feedstock Sizing on Aerated Static Pile Composting. Dave Girard, Peterson Corp....
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
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N107-N108
- Monday, April 23, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
When China announced the ban of certain recyclables from importation, it threw a giant curve ball at the rest of the world. Suddenly alternative options are needed – and fast. What is the fall-out from this decision? Is it short-term? Or do we need to find a permanent alternative to...
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N102-N103
- Monday, April 23, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Presented by: the NWRA Women's Council
Fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, – it seems that the number of disasters that occur each year increase. And our industry is at the ready. What is needed in an emergency operation plan to ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees along with the ability to continue...
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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N117
- Monday, April 23, 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: George Savage, VP, CalRecovery, CA
• Revisiting Source Separate Collection – Clean Compost, Biogas, and Valuable Recyclables from MSW Using Effective Pretreatment and Anaerobic Digestion. Luc De Baere1*, N. McDonald*2, Organic Waste Systems (OWS) 1 Belgium; 2 Ohio
• Anaerobic Digestion of the Organic Fraction of MSW. Thomas Gratz, Hitachi Zosen...
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N115-N116
- Monday, April 23, 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Moderator: Ashley Zanolli, Oregon DEQ Materials Management Program
Food waste and how to solve it remains a hot topic in the U.S. and throughout the global supply chain. In this session, leaders in this movement will give case studies as to what their companies or organizations are doing to address food...
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
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N102-N103
- Monday, April 23, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Over the past few years, drones have been finding their place in the waste industry. As this technology develops, so do the opportunities to utilize it. This session will take a look at the different spaces that drones are being utilized, and how they may become game-changers for some of...
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N101
- Monday, April 23, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Hear case studies on different recycling programs implemented throughout North America, to learn possible strategies to help improve the performance of your current recycling program. This session will share insights from a study conducted in Iowa meant to inventory existing recycling operations within rural Iowa, to assess the feasibility of...
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- Monday, April 23, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
There’s always something in the bin that’s a challenge – maybe because it’s a contaminant, maybe because it can be dangerous, maybe just because it’s a nuisance. Learn about some of the items that give recycling facilities headaches. What’s the cure to make managing these items a breeze?
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- Monday, April 23, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
When it comes to fleet maintenance, preventative care is the best way to be sure minor problems don’t become major ones. This session will review best practices in fleet maintenance to ensure you get the most out of your equipment. Learn about innovative technologies for managing diesel engine exhaust systems,...
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
- Room:
N120
- Monday, April 23, 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
The key to success for any government relations practitioner is the development and maintenance of relationships with legislators and staff over time. This panel of former legislators will help guide mid-level government relations practitioners in how to develop productive and long-lasting relationships with the people that they need to influence....
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Room:
N117
- Monday, April 23, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Gary Bilbro, NewGreen Consulting
• Optimal Food Waste Recycling. Marieke Krompkamp, Waste Treatment Technologies, Netherlands B.V.
Anaerobic digestion and composting technologies, as well as the combination of both processes, will be presented and compared
• What to do with 5.6 Million Tons of Food Waste? Jim Miller, J.R. Miller & Associates, CA
Strategies...
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N115-N116
- Monday, April 23, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Moderator: Dr. Elise Golan, Director for Sustainable Development, USDA
• Environmental Policy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste: Measurement, Leadership and Best Practices. Cheryl Coleman, Director, Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division, US EPA. DC
• Legislative Opportunities to Reduce Food Waste and Increase Food Recovery. Katie Sandson, Clinical Fellow, Food Law and...
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
- Room:
N102-N103
- Monday, April 23, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Driverless vehicles may still be a few years away, but what new innovations are we seeing today on refuse vehicles? How are fleets changing to adapt to increasing demand for things like separated organics collection, smart waste technologies, and lower environmental impacts? Hear from experts on how trucks are quickly...
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N101
- Monday, April 23, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
When it comes to the environment, more people are becoming aware of the benefits of going green. However, it can be challenging for entire communities to embrace recycling. In order to impact change in local communities, it’s critical to educate consumers where they live, work and play. In this session, hear...
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N119
- Monday, April 23, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Whether leachate is being treated onsite or at the publicly-owned treatment works (POTW), leachate management is a very significant cost for most engineered landfills. Tighter future limits and treatment of emerging contaminants such as per- and poly-fluorinated compounds (PFAS) can further increase costs. These treatment costs continue long after the...
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N107-N108
- Monday, April 23, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Join this session for a discussion between haulers that will provide real-world insight into the latest advances in operations technology in the industry today. Hear these experts discuss things like: GIS; the value of RFID outside of municipal requirements; prioritizing multiple cell devices on the truck; scales; which technologies might...
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Room:
N120
- Monday, April 23, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
With recent changes in legislation, navigating the tax world can be complicated – corporate tax rate reductions, accelerated depreciation provisions, private activity bonds and more. In this session, tax experts will share insight into how the latest tax reform laws affect the solid waste and recycling industry, and what potential...
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Monday, April 23
Monday, April 23
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
- Room:
N115-N116
- Monday, April 23, 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
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- Monday, April 23, 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Regina Northouse, Food Recovery Network
• The Issue of Food Waste and NRDC’s Work with Partners, Darby Hoover, Senior Resource Specialist, Food & Agriculture Program, NRDC. SF • Results of Save The Food Campaign. Andrea Spacht. Sustainable Food Systems Specialist, Food & Ag.Program. NRDC. SF and Hilary Landa, Campaign Manager,...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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N117
- Tuesday, April 24, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Evan Edgar, Edgar & Associates
• Managing Odors at Composting and Other Organics Facilities. Patrick Sullivan, SCS Engineers. CA
• City of Albany Biosolids Management Program to Implement a Composting Solution. Brian Fuchs, GORE® Cover: North America. DE
• VOC Regulation in California and the Elephant(s) in the Closet. Geoff Hill, Engineered...
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- Tuesday, April 24, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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In this session, we explore what is happening at colleges and culinary programs around the country to mold energetic learners into food system activists and advocates. The session will feature three programs with hands-on examples and food product samples.
Moderator: Regina Northouse, Executive Director, Food Recovery Network
o Towards a New Triple...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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N219-N224
- Tuesday, April 24, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Join this session to hear a one-on-one “fireside chat” with the CEO of the largest waste management company in the U.S. Jim Fish will share his perspective on where we stand as an industry now, what significant challenges we face, and where the industry might be headed in the future.
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Room:
N117
- Tuesday, April 24, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: George Savage, VP, CalRecovery, Inc.
• Increasing Capacity and Building Food Waste and Organics Recovery Infrastructure. Lorenzo Macaluso, The Center for EcoTechnology. MA
• Mandatory Organics Legislation and a Study on Organics Capacity. Tracie Bills. SCS Engineers. CA
• Organics Out! Meeting Sb 1383: CA’s Goal of 75% Diversion by 2025. Veronica...
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N115-N116
- Tuesday, April 24, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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A panel of experts and entrepreneurs will discuss how data and technology is being used to develop successful organics recycling programs, address collection efficiencies, and provide solutions to reduce food waste and ensure recovery of food scraps.
Moderator: Leah Lizarondo, CEO, 412 Food Rescue
o B2B Solutions for Reducing Food Waste &...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
11:10 AM - 12:20 PM
- Room:
N219-N224
- Tuesday, April 24, 11:10 AM - 12:20 PM
Flexible packaging, recycling bans, driverless vehicles, worker shortage, EPR, commodity pricing – what trends should you be watching? Find out what key trends, challenges, and opportunities will potentially impact your business in 2018 and beyond.
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
- Room:
N119
- Tuesday, April 24, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Listed as one of the most dangerous professions in America, there is no larger priority in the waste and recycling industry than safety. Which is why having a solid safety foundation is essential to every company. Hear from experts on how to boost your safety program, to ensure you have...
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N102-N103
- Tuesday, April 24, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
It has been 10 years since the term the “evolving ton” was coined. This presentation takes a glimpse back at the composition of the waste stream and explores future changes of the waste stream. We’ll discuss changes in consumer packaging and products and forecast how these changes will affect the...
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N101
- Tuesday, April 24, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Experienced communications professionals will share their expertise and offer best practices to successfully manage communicating in a crisis. Attendees from large and small companies will take away lessons they can apply immediately.
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N107-N108
- Tuesday, April 24, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Although there is a lot of talk about electric these days, CNG is as relevant in the waste industry as ever. This session will focus on current CNG truck technology from fleets, truck OEMs, and equipment OEMs, how to convert from diesel to CNG, and how you may be able...
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N120
- Tuesday, April 24, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Comprehensive waste management systems develop, change and phase in over time. But what if an entire city or state could simply start over? What about an entire country? That is exactly what Qatar is going to do. Finalized in late 2017, the Zero Waste Qatar project, developed by Zero Waste...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
- Room:
N117
- Tuesday, April 24, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Debra Darby, Organix Solutions
• Organics Recycling Business Models. Paul Oostelbos, Plexus Recycling Technologies. CO
• Canadian Biogas Market Stimulants. Maxime Lemonde, CEO, BiogasWorld Media. CAN
• Food Waste Diversion: Organics Separation and Grit Removal, Prior To Energy Conversion. Cedric Vanderbeken, DRYCAKE, CAN
• Utilizing Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant Infrastructure to Close the...
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N219-N224
- Tuesday, April 24, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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Sponsored by: SC Johnson
Moderator: Darby Hoover, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
• Don’t Waste Food SC: A Collaborative Campaign of Stakeholders to Reduce Food Waste. Richard Chesley, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control and Anna DeLage, South Carolina Department of Commerce
• Food Waste & Organics Recycling in NYC: Programs and...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
- Room:
N102-N103
- Tuesday, April 24, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sponsored by: SC Johnson
From grocery bags, to food storage, to plastic packing materials, 3 billion pounds of plastic film is generated each year in the U.S. and most of it ends up in landfills. But are there other options? In this session, industry experts will discuss how curbside collection could...
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- Tuesday, April 24, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
The State of California has always presented unique challenges in how the waste and recycling industry is regulated. It is also true that many ideas start in California and move to other legislatures in the east. Join this panel of political, legislative and regulatory experts as they discuss the latest...
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- Tuesday, April 24, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Ever wonder about the costs associated with MRFs? How much to build one? How much should be set aside for upgrades? What about operational expenses? Where’s the revenue and is it reliable? Come hear experts expound on the economics of MRFs.
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N120
- Tuesday, April 24, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
This session will look at recycling programs and technologies to the North, from major cities across Canada. Hear from the city of Toronto on the implementation of a new second generation organic cart, from design to implementation to consumer satisfaction and results. Also, find out the outcome of the implementation...
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N107-N108
- Tuesday, April 24, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Join this session for a discussion between haulers that will provide real-world insight into the latest advances in safety technology in the industry today. Hear these experts discuss things like: the role data plays in taking the industry out of the top 5 in riskiest jobs; driver “big brother” concerns;...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Room:
N117
- Tuesday, April 24, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Gary Bilbro, EcoSafe® Zero Waste
• Collection and Processing Methods to Build Capacity to Recover Organics. George Savage, VP, CalRecovery, Inc.
• Making Economic Sense of Organics Recycling. Debra Darby, Organix Solutions
Residential hauling data will be presented to analyze the cost-effectiveness of the three collection solutions for organics.
• Strategic Programs...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
3:00 PM - 5:45 PM
- Room:
N115-N116
- Tuesday, April 24, 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Regina Northouse, Food Recovery Network
• Technology + Civic Engagement: Can it scale retail food recovery? Leah Lizarondo, CEO, 412 Food Rescue. PA
Presents the best practices in launching and scaling a local food recovery organization, how to grow food recovery’s stakeholders: retail food donors, nonprofit, recipient partners and volunteers, how...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
- Room:
N219-N224
- Tuesday, April 24, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Sponsored by: AMCS
Technology is more and more prevalent in the waste and recycling industry. Software, hardware, smart sensors and various devices - all collecting and generating data. Growing volumes of data. You may realize the potential significance of this data, but what does it really mean to your business? How...
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Tuesday, April 24
Tuesday, April 24
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
- Room:
N117
- Tuesday, April 24, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
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Although the AD industry in North America has grown, many AD projects have failed. This session will provide an open dialogue with AD industry experts with experience in building successful plants or remediating failing plants. This discussion will include sound development practices, fatal flaw analysis, sound technology design and implementation,...
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
- Room:
N117
- Wednesday, April 25, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
- Tracks:
Moderator: BethAnn Taylor, Taylor Environmental
• Co-digestion with Food Waste and Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG). Wayne McFarland. GHD, Inc. NY
• Driving Through the FOG. Gary Bilbro, EcoSafe® Zero Waste. SC
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N115-N116
- Wednesday, April 25, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Ashley Zanolli, Oregon DEQ
• Making Food Ware Packaging Sustainable and the Alameda ReThink Disposable Project. Ruth Abbe, Abbe & Assoc.
• Overview of Compostability. Rick Lombardo, Natur-Tec
• Packaging Attributes Unwrapped. Minal Mistry, Oregon DEQ Materials Management Program
Discussion of the findings from a meta-review of life cycle assessment (LCA) studies about...
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N219-N224
- Wednesday, April 25, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of WasteExpo, this session brings together different generations of family-owned waste companies to delve into the unique experience of transitioning a business from one generation to the next. Find out what challenges and opportunities may arise, what steps to take for familial succession planning, and how...
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
- Room:
N117
- Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
- Tracks:
Moderator: BethAnn Taylor, Taylor Environmental
• Advanced Biorefineries for Waste Diversion and Circular Economy: The Case of Enerkem. David McConnell, VP, Enerkem Inc. CAN
• FastOx Gasification: Profitably Achieve 100% Recycling. Michael Kleist, Sierra Energy, CA
• Organic Waste to Biogas, What is Next. Xu Fei (Philip) Wu, W&Y Environmental International Inc. CAN
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
- Room:
N107-N108
- Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Industry experts that track recycling commodities will provide insights on what’s been happening to markets related to paper, plastics and glass. They’ll gaze into their crystal balls and provide attendees with forecasts for the coming year.
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- Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
With the Trump Administration fully in control of the leadership at the Department of Labor, there have been a number of new developments in this important area of the law. There are several modifications and proposed rules under development related to electronic record keeping, drug testing, overtime, joint employer, micro-unions,...
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N102-N103
- Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Would you prefer a driver that does 800 pickups per day, or a safer driver that can do 1,000? This session will focus on both the significant financial impact that implementing route optimization technology has on your operational costs, as well as provide real-world examples of the benefits of integrating...
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- Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Whether it is sexual harassment, bullying, threats, or a difficult termination, the threat or potential of workplace violence lurks in the shadows. This breakout session will be a primer on prevention, preparation for, and actions to take during a workplace violence situation. It will offer tools, and takeaways to the...
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Room:
N115-N116
- Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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In 2017, two market studies were conducted to better understand the current state of the infrastructure to divert food scraps and compostable packaging. In the first study, BioCycle refreshed its community access survey to develop a national plot of residential food scrap collection programs. At the same time, Resource Recycling...
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
- Room:
N101
- Wednesday, April 25, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Back by popular demand, this session will highlight a panel of 40 under 40 award winners, to get an inside look at what they see as the industry’s challenges and opportunities in this power session.
Attendees will gain insight on:
• Young professional’s perspectives of where the waste industry is headed
• How technology...
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- Wednesday, April 25, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Sponsored by: SC Johnson
The Internet of Things (IoT) has accelerated the idea of Smart Cities, and internet connected devices now gather information to help these cities achieve their goals of livability, sustainability, community services and improved city management. By embracing this digital revolution, companies are changing the way they engage...
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- Wednesday, April 25, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Join this session for a discussion between haulers that will provide real-world insight into the latest advances in maintenance technology in the industry today. Hear these experts discuss things like: preventative and predictive maintenance; OEM diagnostic platforms; maintenance ERPs, which maintenance technologies might impact the industry in the next few...
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- Room:
N119
- Wednesday, April 25, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Special wastes can be a significant source of revenue for a landfill. But before accepting these materials, what should a landfill think about? Are there any design or operational considerations that should be taken into account? What regulations or potential enforcement actions should landfills be aware of, for special waste...
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Room:
N117
- Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: BethAnn Taylor, Taylor Environmental
• Connection with Soil Improvement Critical to Successful Food Waste Recovery. JD Lindeberg. President, RRS. MI
Includes a discussion of tools for local composters that will help grow their market for both services and the final product
• Organics Diversion Through Integrated Extension-based Outreach and Education. Cole Smith,...
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N115-N116
- Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Evan Edgar, Edgar & Associates
• Dutch Transitions Agenda for Moving Biomass and Food Towards a Circular Economy. Martin Van Nieuwenhoven, Coordinator for circular economy and international cooperation. The Netherlands
• Global Review of Good Practice in Food Waste Management, Establishing Key Success Factors. Racheal Ajayi, Scott Baum, Cordia Chu, Centre...
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
- Room:
N102-N103
- Wednesday, April 25, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Hear recent case studies on the latest waste conversion technologies that are eliminating waste disposal in landfills while generating new, viable resources and energy.
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N119
- Wednesday, April 25, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
President Trump was carried to the White House on promises of scaling back government’s reach into workplaces. His Administration has framed its regulatory agenda as the “deconstruction of the administrative state.” OSHA regulations are apparently at the heart of this deconstruction. Now, a year into the Trump Administration, we have...
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- Room:
N101
- Wednesday, April 25, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Responding to requests for proposals for municipalities can be a big challenge, especially for small haulers. This session will identify the steps necessary to execute successful solid waste partnerships between the public & private sector that are essential for the industry to grow and achieve win-win opportunities for all parties....
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- Room:
N107-N108
- Wednesday, April 25, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
It’s no secret that the workforce shortage is a major concern for the waste industry, and that’s only going to continue to grow over the next 5-8 years So what can your company do to stand out, to ensure you’re attracting and retaining the right talent? Join this panel of HR experts...
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
- Room:
N117
- Wednesday, April 25, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Gary Bilbro, EcoSafe® Zero Waste
• Food Waste to Bioenergy - a Synergistic Approach Utilizing the Ecrusor™ Food Waste Depackaging System. Sudhakar Viswanathan and Richard DiMassimo, Veolia Water Technologies. NC.
• Addressing Outdoor Odor Emissions. Nick Waechter, BossTek. IL
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- Room:
N115-N116
- Wednesday, April 25, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
- Tracks:
Moderator: Tate Moeller, Organix Solutions
Speakers will discuss small-scale composting and processing systems designed for commercial establishments and institutions. Processing can be done onsite or offsite. Selected systems are scalable to process residuals from multiple establishments.
o Exo-thermic Reactor for Processing Food Waste and MSW, a Zero Waste Solution. Craig Shaw, Advetec....
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
- Room:
N102-N103
- Wednesday, April 25, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Sponsored by: SC Johnson
With contamination increasing, recycling programs changing and ways to communicate ever-evolving, public-private partnerships are as important as ever. This panel of experts will share case studies on their experience working with public and private entities on recycling education programs, how they connected with key organizations and how...
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Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
- Room:
N115-N116
- Wednesday, April 25, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
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The documentary addresses the global food waste problem and boasts a veritable who’s who of culinary stars. Among the famous faces in Wasted’s are Anthony Bourdain, Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, Sean Brock, and Danny Bowien. Over the course of the film, the chefs take ingredients that are typically...
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Thursday, April 26
Thursday, April 26
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Room:
N117
- Thursday, April 26, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Instructor: Ruth Abbe, President, Zero Waste USA
Attendees will learn:
• Why Zero Waste is the fastest, most cost-effective way communities can reduce climate change impacts, promote local sustainability and create green jobs?
• How more than 250 U.S. municipalities are systematically pursuing high diversion and Zero Waste?
• What Zero Waste businesses –...
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Thursday, April 26
Thursday, April 26
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Room:
N115-N116
- Thursday, April 26, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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This workshop will teach waste characterization and diversion processes for food and other organics for any entity generating, hauling or processing organics and those that regulate the sector. Understanding feedstock materials, contamination issues, container and collection options, and BMP’s for handling food and other organic waste. Identifying the benefits to...
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