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Conference & Special Events: May 1-4, 2023

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA, USA

Waste By Rail: Best Practices for Staying on the Right Track

  • Tuesday, May 02, 2023:11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Room: 284
  • Session Number: TOPS3

Description

In late 2022, the waste and recycling industry, along with many other industries, began noticing significant rail service disruptions as a result of large railroad unions preparing for a potential strike. From missed switches, to extended transit times, to unfilled car orders, companies with waste by rail services were faced with unexpected challenges in addition to ongoing obstacles such as material shortages and supply chain issues. Hear how services companies responded to these dilemmas and what best practices they are following when it comes to staying on the right track with operations.

Speaker
Daniel Elliott
Principal
GKG Law, P.C.
Speaker
Kevin Fitzgerald
Director of Safety
Recology, Inc.
Moderator
Lewis Dubuque
Vice President of Chapter Management
National Waste & Recycling Association
Speaker
Pete Kistner
Senior District Manager, King George Landfill
WM
Speaker
Will Flower
Vice President, Corporate & Public Affairs
Winters Bros. Waste Systems