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Monday, May 06
7:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Waste360 Investor Summit

Room: W322-327
Monday, May 06, 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM

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Monday, May 06
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Anaerobic Digestion: Innovative Technology Solutions, Case Studies, Infrastructure Development

Room: W222-223
Monday, May 06, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

Moderator: Gary Bilbro, Ecosafe Zero Waste Waste to Renewable Energy: Demystifying Anaerobic Digestion. Ashwani Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, Vanguard Renewables Bringing Sustainability Forward Through Anaerobic Digestion. Shawn Kreloff, CEO, Bioenergy Devco (BDC). Implementing High Solids AD to Meet Organics Diversion Goals. Thomas F Gratz, Sales Manager, Hitachi Zosen Inova USA, LLC Delivering Critical Organic...

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Gary Bilbro

Director of Sales
EcoSafe Zero Waste
Moderator

Ashwani Kumar

Chief Operating Engineer
Vanguard Renewables
Speaker

Michael Leopold

CEO
Convertus Group
Speaker

Shawn Kreloff

Founder & CEO
Bioenergy Devco
Speaker

Thomas Gratz

Sales Manager
Hitachi Zosen Inova USA LLC
Speaker

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Wasted Food Solutions and Edible Food Recovery Programs for Commercial, Institutional, and Governmental Organizations; ROI of Food Rescue

Room: W224-225
Monday, May 06, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum
- Public Sector

Moderator: Lana Suarez, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Moving up the Hierarchy – Practical and Impactful Wasted Food Solutions for Commercial and Institutional Organizations. Lorenzo Macaluso, Chief Growth Officer, Center for EcoTechnology. MA The Role Government Can Play in Building Food Recovery Networks. Jessica Regan, CEO and Co-Founder, FoodMesh Bean there, done that! Carlsbad’s...

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Lana Coppolino Suárez

Associate Chief, Materials Management Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Moderator

Avecita Jones

Senior Program Manager
City of Carlsbad
Speaker

Jennifer England

Vice President of External Affairs
Food Rescue Hero
Speaker

Jessica Regan

CEO and Co-Founder
FoodMesh
Speaker

Lorenzo Macaluso

Director of Client Services
RecyclingWorks/Center for EcoTechnology
Speaker

Molly Reeves

Senior Environmental Specialist
City of Carlsbad
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Podcasts & Videos: Successfully “Tik-toking” the Waste Industry for Change & Diversity

Room: W213-214
Monday, May 06, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Technology & Innovation

Videos and podcasts have literally “made brands,” and their impact is prevalent in the waste industry as well. Within our industry, they are used as educator tools, community builders, brand ambassadors or all the above, and to steal a phrase, “They’ve come a long way!” Learn from a panel of...

Speakers

Gage Edwards

Content Producer
Waste360
Moderator

Brett Ekart

CEO
United Metals Recycling
Speaker

Jennifer Betts

CEO
Betts on the Future
Speaker

Ms Sara Fuentes

Co-founder and President
SmartWaste Inc.
Speaker

Stefanie Valentic

Editorial Director
Waste360
Speaker

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Recycling Operations in a Post-EPR World

Room: W217-218
Monday, May 06, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Recycling & Landfill

What do recycling operations look like after extended producer responsibility (EPR) is implemented in the states that have passed legislation in the past several years? Now that implementation is underway in California, Colorado, Maine and Oregon, this session will dive deep into what impacts, challenges and improvements are coming down...

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Cody Marshall

Chief System Optimization Officer
The Recycling Partnership
Moderator

Julia Mangin

Head of Sustainability
Recology
Speaker

Linnea Whitney Skierski

Director of Policy Implementation
The Recycling Partnership
Speaker

Shannon Crawford Gay

Director, Recycling and Environmental Policy
WM
Speaker

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Fleet Management

Room: W311-312
Monday, May 06, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

Technological advancements, intelligent transportation systems and artificial intelligence (AI) have revealed new opportunities to advance both fleet safety and productivity. In this session, industry experts will come together to share some of these opportunities and how the integration of these technologies can improve fleet management; increase return on investment; improve...

Speakers

Don Diego Padilla II N/A

Vice President of Sales
Safe Fleet
Moderator

Jeremiah Mancini

Global Sales EVP
Forward Thinking Systems
Speaker

Marc Shaener

Business Development Consultant
JLT Trucking
Speaker

Mark Regan

President & CEO
SmarTruckHD - A Rearview Systems Company
Speaker

Phil Lamb

Managing Director
WasteVision AI
Speaker

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Walking the Talk: How the Waste Industry Must Turn Sustainability Strategies into Action

Room: W220-221
Monday, May 06, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Sustainability Talks

In the wake of climate change and the market’s swiftly evolving demands, sustainability has become a must-have for companies of every variety. But to ensure our customers overcome today’s mounting environmental challenges and still meet their financial objectives head-on, we in the materials management industry must take an honest and...

Speaker

Tequila Smith

EVP; Chief Sustainability Officer Sustainability/Environmental Affairs/Government and Community Relations
Reworld
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Waste360 Food Recovery Forum

Room: W224-225
Monday, May 06, 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

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Monday, May 06
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Keynote Session: Examples of Reducing Food Waste in Half by 2030, Eliminating Hunger, Enhancing Food Security, and Infrastructure Needs in the Organics Industry

Room: W224-225
Monday, May 06, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

Moderator: Dr. Stuart Buckner, Buckner Environmental Associates, LLC • Eliminating Hunger & Waste at Ahold Delhaize USA. Justin LaCroix, Director of Sustainable Operations & Brand Lead, Health & Sustainability. Ahold Delhaize | USA o This presentation will provide a review of Ahold Delhaize USA’s food waste reduction targets, strategy, and levers to...

Speakers

Dr. Stuart Buckner

President
Buckner Environmental Associates, LLC
Moderator

Cassie Snow

Sustainability Manager
MGM Resorts International
Speaker

Justin LaCroix

Director of Sustainable Operations & Brand Lead
Health & Sustainability
Speaker

Ryan Begin

CEO and Co-Founder
Divert
Speaker

Sue Marshall

CEO
NETZRO, SBC
Speaker

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Keynote Session: Examples of Reducing Food Waste in Half by 2030, Eliminating Hunger, Enhancing Food Security, and Infrastructure Needs in the Organics Industry

Room: W224-225
Monday, May 06, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Speakers

Dr. Stuart Buckner

President
Buckner Environmental Associates, LLC
Moderator

Cassie Snow

Sustainability Manager
MGM Resorts International
Speaker

Justin LaCroix

Director of Sustainable Operations & Brand Lead
Health & Sustainability
Speaker

Ryan Begin

CEO and Co-Founder
Divert
Speaker

Sue Marshall

CEO
NETZRO, SBC
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Accident Investigation & Litigation: The Processes Involved

Room: W311-312
Monday, May 06, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety

It is 3 a.m. and you’re notified of a horrific crash involving one of your vehicles. What do you do? Who do you notify/send to the scene? When do you notify defense counsel (if you have one)? Just under 24 months later you are served papers; you have been sued....

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Dan Katt

Corporate Loss Control Manager
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Speaker

Mike Cappel

General Counsel
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Speaker

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AI-powered Sortation: Results at All Scales of Implementation

Room: W213-214
Monday, May 06, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Technology & Innovation

The waste and recycling industry is quickly adopting advanced technologies to automate the identification and sorting of recyclables. One of these is artificial intelligence (AI), which provides a low-cost sensing platform that can be applied to a variety of material streams with limited additional costs and enable a variety of...

Speakers

Chris Wirth

VP of Market Development
The Recycling Partnership
Moderator

Chase Brumfield

Site Reliability Engineering Manager
AMP
Speaker

Javier Erazo

District Manager
Waste Connections
Speaker

Matt Cougle

COO
Cougle's Recycling
Speaker

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Beyond Myths & Misconceptions - Strategically and Profitably Using Carbon Offsets

Room: W220-221
Monday, May 06, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Sustainability Talks

Have you set your 2030 Sustainability Goal yet? Are you concerned that you’ll have to spend tons of money to meet the regulatory requirements? This session will help haulers and recyclers alike, to identify the steps needed and hear key insights and advice to help navigate each of the steps....

Speakers

Timothy Oliver

Chief Sustainability Officer
Green Foot Carbon, LLC
Speaker

Tom Gonser

President
GDT Advantage
Speaker

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Understanding MRF Proposals: A Guide to Effective Analysis

Room: W315-316
Monday, May 06, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy
- Public Sector

Imagine you have a goal of building a new processing facility. After gathering data and outbound specs, you identify a property and solicit proposals from industry leaders. Now what? You’re faced with the challenge of analyzing these seemingly similar proposals. In this session, you’ll learn how to discern between proposals...

Speakers

Will Herzog

Western Region Sales Manager
Machinex Technologies Inc.
Moderator

Joe Guidice

Deputy Solid Waste Director
City of Mesa, Arizona
Speaker

Matt Todd

Senior Consultant
Resource Recycling Systems (RRS)
Speaker

Stephanie Sidler

Senior Director, Municipal Services
GFL Environmental
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Processing and Recovery of the Organic Fraction of MSW

Room: W222-223
Monday, May 06, 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

Moderator: Jim Miller, JR Miller & Associates Developments in the Processing of Organic Fraction from MSW (OFMSW). Eric Herbert, CEO Zero Waste Energy, President Bulk Handling Systems. OR Recovery and Processing of Organics from Mixed Waste. Jim Miller, JR Miller & Associates. CA Mechanical Biological Organics & MSW Treatment: Examples of Best Practices...

Speakers

Jim Miller SE

CEO | Solid Waste Industry Leader
J.R. Miller & Associates, Inc.
Moderator

Aurel Lubke

Founder
Compost Systems of Austria
Speaker

Bert Dierick

Sales Engineer
DRANCO nv
Speaker

Bruno Mattheeuws

Sales Engineer
DRANCO
Speaker

Eric Herbert

Founder and CEO
Zero Waste Energy, LLC
Speaker

Luc De Baere

President
DRANCO Inc.
Speaker

Orion Black-Brown

Director of Operations
Green Mountain Technologies Founder
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Comprehensive Solutions to Improve Wasted Food Management and Meet ESG Goals

Room: W224-225
Monday, May 06, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Ben Kuethe, Vice President of Customer Solutions & Success, Divert Brianna Kramer, Senior Manager, Corporate Retail Operations & Sustainability, Kroger In this joint speaking session, Divert and Kroger will discuss the value of a comprehensive solution in tackling the wasted food crisis and helping businesses meet their ESG goals. In a case study...

Speakers

Ben Kuethe

Vice President of Customer Solutions & Success
Divert Inc
Speaker

Brianna Kramer

Retail Operations Expense and Sustainability
The Kroger Co.
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Discussing an Innovative Global Partnership between Two Leading Materials Management Companies

Room: W213-214
Monday, May 06, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Technology & Innovation

In this session, you will hear from two leading materials management companies about the unique partnership they formed to advance culture, innovation, policy, and sustainability. Learn about the partnership between Casella Waste Systems and Grundon, the humble beginnings of both companies, and the role that people, values and innovation play...

Speakers

Alice Grundon

Grundon Waste Management
Speaker

Bradley Smith

Director
Grundon
Speaker

Liza Casella

VP, Sales & Organic Growth
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Speaker

Owen George

Commercial & Resource Strategy Manager
Grundon
Speaker

Paul Ligon

Senior Vice President of Sustainable Growth
Casella
Speaker

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Glass Recycling: Market Opportunities

Room: W220-221
Monday, May 06, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Sustainability Talks

Across the value chain, glass is a stand-out leader given it’s a material with a clear end-market. Join a session whose speakers will close the loop on the glass recycling market. They’ll take us through the value chain - from consumer brands, to glass manufacturers, to waste haulers, to MRFs,...

Speakers

Michael Timpane

Partner, Vice President
Resource Recycling Systems (RRS)
Moderator

Becky Reichenbach

Recycling Marketing Manager
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Speaker

Grayson Rutherford

Sales Engineer
Redwave
Speaker

Laura Hennemann

SVP, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs
Strategic Materials (SMI)
Speaker

Scott DeFife

President
Glass Packaging Institute
Speaker

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Litigation Risks for Landfills: Torts, Enforcement and Citizen Suits—Trends and Defenses

Room: W217-218
Monday, May 06, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Recycling & Landfill

Landfills are a critical foundation of America’s infrastructure but are also coming under more scrutiny from regulators, activists and opportunistic plaintiffs’ lawyers. Litigation risks include allegations regarding odors and air emissions, citizen suits regarding water discharges, state and federal enforcement, permit challenges and PFAS. Concerns over methane emissions and organics...

Speakers

Jimmy Slaughter

Principal
Bevridge & Diamond P.C.
Moderator

Robert Longo

Vice President and Managing General Counsel
WM
Speaker

Shelley Sayward

Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Speaker

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Put It In Reverse: Vehicle Backing Best Practices

Room: W311-312
Monday, May 06, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

Drivers in the waste and recycling industry need to be alert at all times, especially when backing vehicles. Vehicle backing can be a difficult task to learn, but in addition to training, more and more companies are equipping fleets with safety technology to help drivers back more safely. In this...

Speakers

Ryan Brandos

Senior Key Account Manager
Lytx
Moderator

Caroline Cooper

Vice President
Global Sensor Systems Inc.
Speaker

Jamen McDermott

Product Manager - ADAS and Autonomy
Sensata Technologies - PreView Radar
Speaker

Travis Hout

Fleet and Facilities Manager, Public Works
City of Venice, Florida
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Federal Food Loss and Waste Reduction Initiatives

Room: W224-225
Monday, May 06, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

During this joint agency session, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration will share an update on the tools, resources, and funding opportunities regarding food loss and waste reduction. Agency representatives will highlight new and existing federal efforts, such as the Interagency Collaborative,...

Speakers

Jean Buzby

USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Moderator

Lana Coppolino Suárez

Associate Chief, Materials Management Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Speaker

Nika Larian

Senior Nutrition Advisor for Food Safety
USAID
Speaker

Priya Kadam

Senior Advisor, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

The Heart, Science & Business of Sustainability – a Fireside Chat with Tara Hemmer

Room: W220-221
Monday, May 06, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Sustainability Talks

Businesses are key to making the world a better place through sustainable action as they already balance many stakeholders - employees, customers, communities, the planet, and shareholders. As WM's Senior Vice President and first Chief Sustainability Officer and with 25 years in the industry, and also a mother of two, Tara...

Speakers

Kristin Kinder

Vice President of Research and Waste Stream Sustainability
Wastequip
Speaker

Tara Hemmer

Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer
WM
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

C&D Recycling: The Facts & The Future

Room: W217-218
Monday, May 06, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Recycling & Landfill

The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to global waste generation. Finding effective ways to recycle and repurpose construction and demolition (C&D) materials is necessary for environmental conservation and resource efficiency. In this session, industry leaders, recyclers and policymakers will delve into the current challenges and opportunities within...

Speakers

Richard Ludt

Director of Environmental Affairs
Interior Removal Specialist, Inc.
Moderator

Jerame Renteria

Director of Marketing
GreenWaste
Speaker

Rody Taylor

Owner
KC Dumpster Company
Speaker

Terri Ward

Executive Director/CEO
CDRA
Speaker

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Rising Leaders Talk Trash

Room: W315-316
Monday, May 06, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy
- Public Sector

Each year, Waste360 asks the industry to lift up their young professionals for recognition and honor them as a new class of leaders representing all things waste. Join us to hear from a sampling of the newly crowned 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. As a group, they’ll usher in...

Speakers

Gage Edwards

Content Producer
Waste360
Moderator

Aftyn Giles

Principle Planner, Sustainability and Resilience
City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning
Speaker

Ian Patterson

Senior Vice President & Relationship Manager
Comerica Bank
Speaker

Megan Guarducci, CSP

Sr. Manager, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Mid Valley Disposal
Speaker

Rebecca Hu

Founder, CEO
Glacier
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Composting: Permitting Challenges, Technologies, Integrating AD

Room: W222-223
Monday, May 06, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling
- Public Sector

Moderator: Tracie Onstad Bills, HDR Permitting a Composting Facility: challenges and strategies. Baraka Poulin, Director of Business Development, Engineered Compost System's (ECS). WA Small Scale In-Vessel ASP Hybrid Food Waste Composting. Jeff Gage, Director of Consulting, Green Mountain Technologies (GMT). WA Air Permitting Composting Facilities. Patrick Sullivan, Senior Vice President, SCS Engineers. CA Composting...

Speakers

Tracie Onstad Bills

West Region Waste Business Development Leader
HDR
Moderator

Baraka Poulin

Engineered Compost Systems
Speaker

Beverly Westle

Managing Director
EIP Ventures
Speaker

Brian Fuchs

North America Representative
Sustainable Generation
Speaker

Jeff Gage

Director of Consulting
Green Mountain Technologies (GMT)
Speaker

Patrick Sullivan REPA, CPP, BCES

Senior Vice President
SCS Engineers
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Achieving Food Waste Reduction through Cross-Sector Collaboration: Lessons from the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment

Room: W224-225
Monday, May 06, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

During this session, PCFWC and PCFWC Signatory Sprouts Farmers Market, will discuss Sprouts’ unique and impactful approach to reducing waste at the store level through its partnership with WM. Attendees will learn about methods for growing a culture of sustainability among employees, how to channel data to affect store-level food...

Speakers

Anne Garsztka

WWF, World Wildlife Fund Food Loss and Waste team
Moderator

Deanna Moore

National Accounts Manager
WM
Speaker

Natasha Tofil

ESG Analyst
Sprouts Farmers Market
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2024 Elections: Importance & Impact on the Waste & Recycling Industry

Room: W315-316
Monday, May 06, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy
- Public Sector

This session will break down key races including president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House representatives, key state races and ballot initiatives. Learn from election experts about what to watch for regarding who will be anticipated to win and how various outcomes could affect the waste industry. Our industry continues to evolve...

Speakers

Jim Riley

Vice President, Federal Affairs & Chief General Counsel
National Waste & Recycling Association
Moderator

Kirk Sander

Chief of Staff and Vice President of Safety and Standards
National Waste and Recycling Association
Moderator

Brian Bates

Director of Federal Government Affairs
Porter Group
Speaker

Monica Guardiola

Deputy Executive Director
Democratic National Committee
Speaker

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Dealing with Lithium-ion Battery Fires on the Frontlines

Room: W311-312
Monday, May 06, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

In this session, attendees will hear a firsthand account of three top executives in the waste and recycling industry who have fought fires in their operations on the frontlines due to lithium-ion batteries. They will discuss how the U.S. and Canadian operators are leading the world in best practices and...

Speakers

Ryan Fogelman

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Fire Rover
Moderator

Bob Shallenberger

COO
Interco / Critical Mineral Recovery
Speaker

David DeVito

VP of Operations
Resource Waste
Speaker

George Thompson PhD

CEO
Chemply
Speaker

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How Municipalities are Evolving Operations in the Face of Emerging Technology

Room: W213-214
Monday, May 06, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Technology & Innovation

Technology has changed much about how we do business in the waste and recycling industry. It’s provided more visibility—for drivers, for managers, for business operations—with data that spans the value chain. It has impacted redesigning of routes—which reduces maintenance, helps with training, saves fuel and overall saves money. It’s driven...

Speakers

Mark Fournier

Director - Solutions Engineering
Routeware
Moderator

Brenda Haney

Solid Waste Director
City of Lubbock, Texas
Speaker

Tyler Bandemer

Solid Waste Manager
City of Loveland, Colorado
Speaker

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Leveraging the RNG Potential of Small- to Medium-sized Landfills

Room: W217-218
Monday, May 06, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tracks:
- Recycling & Landfill

In recent years, there has been a shift in preference for renewable natural gas (RNG) projects at landfills. Recognizing this, more and more landfill operators and RNG providers are exploring whether their landfills are candidates for RNG beneficial-use projects and identifying the challenges and risks of these projects as well...

Speakers

Mr Sam Nicolai

Vice President of Engineering & Compliance
Casella Waste Systems
Speaker

Tanguy Largeau

Commercial VP
Waga Energy
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Maximizing Impact of Recovered Food: A Multi-Sector Approach to Improving Edible Food Recovery

Room: W224-225
Monday, May 06, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

This panel will discuss maximizing cooperation between all sectors to expand food recovery and reduce food waste. We'll explore how partnerships, such as the Orange County Hunger Alliance, can reduce food insecurity and food waste, address social determinants of health, and enhance community outcomes. Through collaboration, we can optimize the...

Speakers

Gregory Scott

President & CEO
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
Speaker

Mike Learakos

Executive Director
Abound Food Care
Speaker

Tom Koutroulis

Director, County of Orange
OC Waste and Recycling
Speaker

Victoria Torres

Director of Community Impact
Samueli Foundation
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Financing Organics Recovery Projects, Innovative AD and Other Treatment Technology Solutions, Next Gen Biogas and AD Projects for a Circular Economy

Room: W222-223
Monday, May 06, 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

Moderator: Debra Darby, Tetra Tech Raising Capital and Financing in the Organics and Food Recovery Industries. Robert Lubin, Managing Director, Corporate Fuel Advisors. NY Stillage to RNG: Sustainable Growth & Revenue Diversification. Noah Carlson, Senior Application Engineer, BIOFerm Next Generation of Biogas Projects by Leveraging Energy Storage. Kelly Sarber, CEO, Strategic Project Management,...

Speakers

Debra Darby

Manager Organics Sustainability Solutions
Tetra Tech
Moderator

Jan Allen

Founder & Chief Inventor
Chomp
Speaker

Kelly Sarber

President & CEO
Strategic Management Group
Speaker

Luigi Castelli

President
BioMRF Technologies, Inc.
Speaker

Noah Carlson

Senior Application Engineer
BIOFerm
Speaker

Robert Lubin

Managing Director
Corporate Fuel Advisors
Speaker

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Monday, May 06
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Welcome Reception at AREA15

Monday, May 06, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: AREA15 (offsite) Kick off your WasteExpo experience at the best party in town -- the WasteExpo Welcome Reception. Complimentary food, open bars, and live music make this one of the best ways to spend a Monday night... even in Las Vegas. Sponsored by: Rehrig Pacific Company **Tickets Required (Included with Premium Pass...

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Tuesday, May 07
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Not Your Average Food Recovery Program

Room: W224-225
Tuesday, May 07, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

The Food and Drug Administration has estimated that 30%-40% of the food supply is wasted. Meanwhile, the USDA reports that over 10% of households in the US are food insecure. Across the globe, efforts to recover edible food are taking center stage. In this session, you will hear about three...

Speakers

Brennah Pohlmann Moellendorf

Zero Waste Specialist
Go2Zero Strategies
Speaker

Judi Gregory

Founder
Grow2Zero FARMS
Speaker

Kim Braun

Project Director, Municipal Food Recovery Program
Go2Zero Strategies
Speaker

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Tuesday, May 07
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Case Studies of Successful Organics Recycling and Zero Waste Programs

Room: W222-223
Tuesday, May 07, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling
- Public Sector

Moderator: Gary Bilbro. EcoSafe Zero Waste USA City of Somerville Zero Waste Plan. Debra C. Darby, Manager Organics Sustainability Solutions, Tetra Tech Stakeholder Strategic Planning for Organics Management in Iowa. Jeff Phillips, SCS Engineers. IA Evolution of the City of Los Angeles’ Residential Organics Recycling Program: Planning, Partnerships, and Lessons Learned. James Roska,...

Speakers

Gary Bilbro

Director of Sales
EcoSafe Zero Waste
Moderator

Adam Mitchell

Boro Wide, NY
Speaker

Debra Darby

Manager Organics Sustainability Solutions
Tetra Tech
Speaker

James Roska, P.E.

LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN)
Speaker

Jeff Phillips

Speaker

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Tuesday, May 07
8:00 AM - 4:45 PM

Waste360 Food Recovery Forum

Room: W224-225
Tuesday, May 07, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM

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Tuesday, May 07
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Healthcare Waste Conference

Room: W228-229
Tuesday, May 07, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

View Full Healthcare Waste Conference agenda. Tabletops: West Halls, W231-W233, Level 2 Conference: West Halls, W228-W229, Level 2

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Tuesday, May 07
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Effective Communication Techniques from Leaders to Direct Reports

Room: W315-316
Tuesday, May 07, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy
- Public Sector

What’s the difference between being busy and being productive? What’s the problem with thinking, talking, or trying? And why is saying sorry unproductive? In this no-holds-barred session, author, Veteran, and entrepreneur Andy Weins reveals these answers. Andy offers innovative and practical takeaways that audiences can use to reshape their language,...

Speaker

Andy Weins

Owner
Green Up Solutions LLC
Speaker

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Public Space Cleaning & Illegal Dumping: Laws, Penalties & Solutions

Room: W311-312
Tuesday, May 07, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

We’ve all likely heard the phrase “If you see something, say something.” This especially applies to illegal dumping, which is an ongoing problem for the waste and recycling industry. Cities are also managing increases in litter and debris associated with homeless encampments. In this session, municipalities around the U.S. will...

Speakers

Will Flower

Senior Vice President - Corporate and Public Affairs
Winters Bros. Waste Systems
Moderator

Amy Slagle

Acting Assistant Director, City of Austin
Austin Resource Recovery
Speaker

Erik Grabowsky

Chief, Solid Waste Bureau
Arlington County, Virginia
Speaker

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Sustainable Sports & Events: The Next Level

Room: W220-221
Tuesday, May 07, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Sustainability Talks

You’ve encouraged public transportation and carbon-reduction and offsets for travel, you’ve done your best to eliminate all single-use plastic, you’ve partnered with your local hauler to assist with removal of compostable materials. These are all solid steps toward creating a sustainable event that you and your attendees are proud to...

Speakers

Meghan Ibach

Product & Zero Waste Specialist
ECO Products
Moderator

Lee Spivak

Director, Advisory Services
WM
Speaker

Neel Vasavada

MUSE Advisory Board Member and Founder & CEO
Overdrive Energy Solutions
Speaker

Olivia Burns

Environmental Specialist, Office of Sustainability
Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability
Speaker

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Using Advanced Monitoring Technology to Inform & Verify Methane Mitigation at Landfills

Room: W213-214
Tuesday, May 07, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Technology & Innovation

Landfill emissions are inevitable; however, there are a range of advanced technologies to reduce these emissions and monitor and verify leak repairs. In this informative session, landfill operators, technology providers and policymakers will come together to discuss some of the readily available advanced monitoring technologies, some of the barriers to...

Speakers

Tom Frankiewicz

Waste Methane Subject Matter Expert
RMI
Moderator

Amy Banister

Senior Director Air Programs
WM
Speaker

Dane Silva

Senior Technical Service Specialist
ABB Inc
Speaker

Melinda Sims

Director of Product Development
LoCI Controls
Speaker

Dr. Tia Scarpelli, Ph.D.

Research Scientist
Carbon Mapper
Speaker

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Tuesday, May 07
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

The Critical Importance of Strategic Communications to Drive Consumer Demand and Internal Alignment to Meet Your Food Loss and Waste Targets

Room: W224-225
Tuesday, May 07, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

In this session, professionals from across the food space will explore opportunities for food manufacturers, CPG brands, and foodservice providers to drive sustainability through minimizing waste and incorporating upcycled products. Attendees will learn effective strategies for marketing, with an emphasis on internal alignment, to the expanding sustainable consumer base, amplifying...

Speakers

Eva Goulbourne

Founder & CEO
Littlefoot Ventures
Moderator

Harry Tannenbarum

Co-Founder & President
Mill
Speaker

Katherine Miller

Principal and Founder
Table81
Speaker

Suzanne Landry

Vice President of Wellness and Sustainability, Eurest
Compass Group USA
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Strategies and Best Management Practices for Organics Diversion

Room: W222-223
Tuesday, May 07, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling
- Public Sector

Moderator: Veronica Pardo, Resource Recovery Coalition of California The Good the Bad and the Ugly; Edible Food and Organic Diversion Lessons that Drive Successful Programs and Practices. Patti Toews, Sustainability/Waste Management Solutions Provider, APTIM. LA Partnerships for Successful Organics Diversion. Gary A. Bilbro. EcoSafe Zero Waste USA, Inc. Using Waste Data to get...

Speakers

Veronica Pardo

Regulatory Affairs Director
Resource Recovery Coalition of CA
Moderator

Gary Bilbro

Director of Sales
EcoSafe Zero Waste
Speaker

Jeff Menke

President
Terra Pacific Waste Management
Speaker

Jonathan Levy

Project Director
Go2Zero Strategies
Speaker

Laura Rosenshine

Founder
Common Ground Compost LLC
Speaker

MEREDITH DANBERG-FICARELLI

Co-Founder + CEO
WA+TS (Waste Administration + Tracking Software)
Speaker

Patti Toews

Sustainability/Waste Management Solutions Provider
APTIM
Speaker

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Tuesday, May 07
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

CEO Spotlight: Catching Up with Ron Mittelstaedt of Waste Connections

Room: W307-310
Tuesday, May 07, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Back at the helm of Waste Connections, President and CEO Ron Mittelstaedt sits down with National Waste & Recycling Association Incoming President and CEO Michael E. Hoffman for a candid conversation about what it’s been like transitioning from executive chairman back to president and CEO; how the company continues to...

Speakers

Michael E. Hoffman

Incoming President & CEO
National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA)
Speaker

Ronald Mittelstaedt

President and Chief Executive Officer
Waste Connections
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Room: Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, May 07, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Tuesday, May 07
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Innovative Solutions for Reducing Food Waste and Combating Hunger – New Technologies and Model Programs

Room: W224-225
Tuesday, May 07, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Moderator: Lorenzo Macaluso, Center for EcoTechnology Pioneering Progress: Enhancing Organizational Innovation to Combat Food Waste. Harlan Ewert, COO, Verdant Technologies Sharing the Abundance: How one tangerine from a single tree became nearly a half a billion pounds of fresh produce recovered, donated, and distributed to hundreds of hunger relief organizations. Amir Zambrano,...

Speakers

Lorenzo Macaluso

Director of Client Services
RecyclingWorks/Center for EcoTechnology
Moderator

Mr. Amir Zambrano

Managing Director of Programs
Food Forward
Speaker

Evan Lutz

President
Hungry Harvest
Speaker

Harlan Ewert

COO
Verdant Technologies
Speaker

Laura Hann

Speaker

Nina Sevilla

NRDC
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breaking the Barriers of Recycling Through Innovation, Partnerships & Education

Room: W217-218
Tuesday, May 07, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tracks:
- Recycling & Landfill

Each year, the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) recognizes companies, organizations or individuals who have made substantial contributions to U.S. recycling through partnerships, public education and innovations in recycling facilities. These companies, organizations or individuals are honored with NWRA’s Recycling Awards, which are intended to celebrate achievements and commitment...

Speakers

Paul Ross

Vice President
American Waste Control
Moderator

Jagadeesh “JD” Ambati

CEO and Founder
EverestLabs
Speaker

Jonathan Murray

Director of Operations
Murphy Road Recycling
Speaker

Kirk Steed

General Manager
Recology
Speaker

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CIO Roundtable: Driving Innovation in the Waste & Recycling Industry

Room: W213-214
Tuesday, May 07, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tracks:
- Technology & Innovation

In this roundtable, chief information officers (CIOs) will come together to share how cutting-edge technology is not just transforming but propelling the waste and recycling industry toward unprecedented growth and sustainability; how software can be used to conquer compliance challenges amid ever-evolving regulations and societal pressures; the future of the...

Speakers

Pritesh Pattni

Chief Commercial Officer
ISB Global
Moderator

Eric Hansen

Chief Information Officer
Waste Connections
Speaker

Mike May

Chief Information Officer
GFL Environmental Inc.
Speaker

Rob Fisher

Chief Information Officer
LRS
Speaker

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Leading By Example: Creating & Maintaining a Strong & Adaptable Culture

Room: W315-316
Tuesday, May 07, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, CEOs, business unit leaders, functional heads and others play a pivotal role in steering organizations toward success. They help create strategic goals and then develop effective team dynamics and utilize leadership skills to achieve these goals. In this session, one growing hauler will discuss the...

Speakers

Patti Hamilton

Vice President, Brand & Culture
Coastal Waste & Recycling
Moderator

Brendon Pantano

Chief Executive Officer
Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc.
Speaker

Derek Lokey

Excecutive Vice President
Teamalytics
Speaker

Frank M. Antonacci

COO
USA Hauling & Recycling
Speaker

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Let’s Talk Batteries: Current Look, Recycling & Opportunities

Room: W220-221
Tuesday, May 07, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Sustainability Talks

Lithium-ion batteries power our daily lives in the U.S., and around the world. They power our vehicles, grid systems, and consumer electronics. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), EV sales in the U.S. were up 60% from 2022 with over 1.6 million cars sold. Market researchers believe that across the...

Speakers

Andrés Meza

Chief Operating Officer
American Battery Technology Company
Speaker

Suzie Boxman

Director of Programs
EREF
Speaker

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What's Next for NYC Commercial Waste Zones?

Room: W311-312
Tuesday, May 07, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

The City of New York Department of Sanitation recently awarded 10-year contracts as part of a historic shift in how the city manages commercial waste. This will usher in a wave of investments in fleet technology, safety training, recycling and organics processing and more. Learn how some of the companies...

Speakers

Cole Rosengren

Lead Editor
Industry Dive
Moderator

Domenic Monopoli

CEO
Filco Carting Corp.
Moderator

Josh Haraf

Market Vice President
Interstate Waste
Speaker

Thomas Toscano

CEO & President
Mr. T Carting
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Panel Discussion: How’s it Going? California’s Organic Waste Management Progress

Room: W222-223
Tuesday, May 07, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

With the passage of SB 1383, California set an ambitious goal to reduce organic waste disposal 75% by 2025. In this presentation, participants will learn about California’s progress in statewide organic waste recycling and surplus food recovery, how waste service providers are helping local government achieve compliance and the truth behind...

Speakers

Bill Camarillo

Chief Executive Officer
Agromin
Moderator

Monica White

Edgar & Associates
Speaker

Tracie Onstad Bills

West Region Waste Business Development Leader
HDR
Speaker

Veronica Pardo

Regulatory Affairs Director
Resource Recovery Coalition of CA
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Waste360's TRASHION: a Recycle, Reuse, ReFashion Show

Room: EREF Booth #653 - back left corner of Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, May 07, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Speakers

Kristin Kinder

Vice President of Research and Waste Stream Sustainability
Wastequip
Emcee

Tracee Dundas

Programs Coordinator / Founder and Creative Director
Dress for Success / New Orleans Fashion Week
Emcee

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

In the Maintenance Shop: Tips for the Purchase & Upkeep of Equipment

Room: W311-312
Tuesday, May 07, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

Between supply chain issues, budget constraints and additional barriers, the purchase of quality, used equipment has become commonplace. Learn what steps you need to take to keep your operations up and running, when it’s smart to trade, buy or sell equipment, the values of used equipment and more. Whether you’re...

Speakers

Tim Bath

Director of Hauling
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
Moderator

Kent Britton

VP of BD
Collective Waste
Speaker

Sunjay Dodani

CEO
Revvo Technologies Inc
Speaker

Tom Hirt

President
FSK Equipment & Supply, Inc.
Speaker

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Landfill Operator Roundtable: Unearthing the Challenges & Opportunities

Room: W217-218
Tuesday, May 07, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Tracks:
- Recycling & Landfill

In this session, industry leaders in landfill engineering, permitting, construction and operation will discuss the most significant issues currently challenging the waste industry. These include PFAS management, landfill emissions, elevated temperature landfills and industrial/wet waste management. Learn how the leaders see these issues impacting the business and how they are...

Speakers

Steve Menoff

Senior Vice President
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC)
Moderator

Dave Vladic

VP of Engineering & Environmental Compliance
Republic Services
Speaker

Kurt Shaner

VP Engineering and Sustainability
Waste Connections
Speaker

Tony Pelletier

U.S. Post Collections Engineering and Operations
GFL Environmental
Speaker

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M&A: Covering Three Decades with Two of the Industry’s Largest Dealmakers

Room: W315-316
Tuesday, May 07, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy

Curious how deals in the waste and recycling industry come together? Join us for an insightful conversation with two of the industry’s leading dealmakers with more than three decades of experience buying and selling companies and assets. They will share the complexities and challenges of putting a deal together, how...

Speakers

Michael O'Connor

Managing Partner
Rio Grande Waste Services, Inc.
Moderator

Joe Cassin

Vice President of Business Development
WM
Speaker

Rick Wojahn

Former Vice President of Business Development
Waste Connections
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Model Organics and Food Waste Collection Programs

Room: W222-223
Tuesday, May 07, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling
- Public Sector

Moderator: Tracie Onstad Bills, HDR Greening a City: Implementing New Organic Waste Recycling Collection. Maria Diego, Senior Management Analyst and Jennifer Ott, Supervising Recycling Specialist, The City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department. CA Revolutionizing Waste Collection: Robotic Solutions for Co-Collecting SSO and MSW - A Case Study from Dunkerque, France. Eric Camirand,...

Speakers

Tracie Onstad Bills

West Region Waste Business Development Leader
HDR
Moderator

Dan Israel

Compost Crew
Speaker

Mr. Eric Camirand

Founder & CEO
Speaker

Jennifer Ott

Supervising Recycling Specialist
The City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department
Speaker

Maria Diego

Senior Management Analyst
The City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department
Speaker

Rachel Manning

Program Lead
Curbside Composting
Speaker

Mr. Tyler Frank

Founder and CEO
Garbage to Garden
Speaker

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Using Technology and Data to Drive Food Waste Prevention, Reduction and Rescue

Room: W224-225
Tuesday, May 07, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Moderator: Jean Buzby, U.S Department of Agriculture How FLW data (Food Loss and Waste) and Reporting Can Play a Powerful Role in Helping Hit Your Waste Reduction Goals. Jessica Regan, CEO and Co-Founder, FoodMesh Measurement and Beyond: Driving Food Waste Prevention in Foodservice through Technology and Behavior Change. Steven M. Finn, Vice...

Speakers

Jean Buzby

USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Moderator

Brian Roe PhD

Van Buren Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
Ohio State University
Speaker

Brianna Kennedy

Sustainable Operations Manager
Caesars Entertainment
Speaker

Ignacio Ramirez

Winnow North
Speaker

Jessica Regan

CEO and Co-Founder
FoodMesh
Speaker

Ran Li

Ohio State University
Speaker

Steven Finn

Vice President of Food Waste Prevention
LeanPath, Inc
Speaker

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Tuesday, May 07
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Public Sector Spotlight: "Recycling is BS"–Combating Myths & Altering Perceptions–For Everyone’s Sake

Room: W307-310
Tuesday, May 07, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector

8 out of 10 Americans report recycling is worth the effort, yet in homes with curbside recycling collection, over half of recyclables end up in the trash. Why? We know recycling is complex and highly interdependent. We also know there is a correlation between confidence and positive recycling behaviors. The Recycling...

Speakers

Alan Morrison

Solid Waste Division
City of Orlando Solid Waste
Speaker

Cody Marshall

Chief System Optimization Officer
The Recycling Partnership
Speaker

Jerry Schuber

Director of Solid Waste
Broken Arrow
Speaker

Louis Cummings

Solid Waste Manager
Kansas City
Speaker

Nicholas Trout

Supplier Development Administrator II
Sourcewell
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Driver Roundtable: Stories from the Road

Room: W311-312
Tuesday, May 07, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

Drivers from the public and private sides of the waste and recycling industry come together to provide insights and best practices learned from the road. From training, to safety procedures and policies, to navigating a route, to driving a large truck on narrow roadways with many stops, these drivers share...

Speakers

Tony Cardamone

Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Concorde, Inc.
Moderator

John Michaud

Driver/CDL Operator
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Speaker

Manuel Vigil

Driver/CDL Operator
Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling
Speaker

Michael Gondek

CDL Operator
All Waste
Speaker

Rob Hamil

Driver/CDL Operator
Republic Services
Speaker

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EHS & ESG Digital Solution Journey Case Study for a Waste Services Company

Room: W213-214
Tuesday, May 07, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy
- Technology & Innovation

Company leadership needs assurance that their organization is compliant with safety and compliance requirements. Without a consistent platform, compliance becomes a spreadsheet nightmare. This session walks through a waste management company’s digital journey of implementing a environmental, health and safety compliance software solution to help it answer that very question. The...

Speakers

Peter Tinkham

Assistant Vice President
WSP
Speaker

Selin Hoboy

Vice President, EHS & Compliance
GFL Environmental
Speaker

Session details

Pathways to Success for Plastic Waste

Room: W220-221
Tuesday, May 07, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Sustainability Talks

Listen and participate in a lively discussion around plastic waste. Conversation will include how both mechanical and advanced recycling help address the world’s plastic waste problems. Getting plastic waste materials to recycling outlets requires a diverse mix of efforts, including landfill-diversion programs, improved logistics, and innovative technology to identify/analyze materials,...

Speakers

Cameron Funk

Chief Sustainability Officer
CheckSammy
Speaker

Matt Durbin

SVP, Digital Asset Strategy & Technical Services
Cyclyx International, LLC
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Waste360 Awards Ceremony & Reception - 40 Under 40 and Women Who Inspire Awards

Room: W212
Tuesday, May 07, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

40 Under 40 The Waste360 40 Under 40 awards program recognizes inspiring and innovative professionals under the age of 40 whose work in waste, recycling and organics has made a significant contribution to the industry. The winners are involved in every part of the waste and recycling industry, including haulers, municipalities,...

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Tuesday, May 07
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Best Practices in Organics Contamination Minimization

Room: W222-223
Tuesday, May 07, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

California’s Senate Bill 1383 requires jurisdictions across the state to minimize organic waste contamination by conducting route reviews (lid flips) or waste evaluation studies (sorts). The Go2Zero team has adopted a variety of strategies and best practices to meet these requirements, including the development of the SMART 1383 compliance tracking...

Speakers

Cory Oskardmay

Waste Reduction and Sustainability Consultant
Go2Zero Strategies
Speaker

Judi Gregory

Founder
Grow2Zero FARMS
Speaker

Madeleine Tully

Zero Waste Specialist
Go2Zero Strategies
Speaker

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Fireside Chat: Creating Less Waste and More Hope

Room: W224-225
Tuesday, May 07, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Melissa Kral, Senior Manager, Sustainability, Albertsons and Kimberly Smith, CEO, Copia This fireside chat will unpack the sustainability and hunger reduction journey of a nearly 2300-store grocery chain. Glean insights from an Albertsons' activation with the world’s largest social media influencer and how it had a meaningful impact on a local...

Speakers

Kimberly Smith

Chief Executive Officer
Speaker

Melissa Kral

Senior Manager, Sustainability
Albertsons
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Public Sector Reception

Room: Level 3 Terrace
Tuesday, May 07, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Open to all Government and Public Sector Attendees.

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

The Importance of Collaboration in Food Rescue Grant Funding

Room: W224-225
Tuesday, May 07, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum
- Public Sector

In response to Senate Bill 1383, California’s short-lived climate pollutants regulation, the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment developed the Food Rescue in Food Insecure Communities (Food Rescue) Grants Program. LASAN awarded 13 Food Rescue micro- grants and 3 multi stakeholder Food Rescue macro grants totaling $612,000...

Speakers

Michelle Mikesell

Food Rescue Programs Manager, Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment.
City of Los Angeles
Moderator

Ana-Alicia Carr

Director of Policy and Coalitions
Los Angeles Food Policy Council
Speaker

Arnali Ray

Executive Director
Hollywood Food Coalition
Speaker

Nancy Beyda

Executive Director
Food Cycle LA
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Food Scrap Collection Strategies and Programs for Residential, Multifamily, Grocery Stores, and Haulers

Room: W222-223
Tuesday, May 07, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling
- Public Sector

Moderator: Debra Darby, Tetra Tech Household Level Techniques and Data for Curbside Collection of Food Scraps. Wayne Fenton, City of Durham Solid Waste Management. NC Smart Compost: Proven, effective, scalable system for multifamily residential food waste collection. Jeff Satwicz, VP Business Development, Bigbelly. MA Highest and Best use of Food Waste. Andrew Brousseau,...

Speakers

Debra Darby

Manager Organics Sustainability Solutions
Tetra Tech
Moderator

Andrew Brousseau

Black Earth Compost
Speaker

Jeff Satwicz

Vice President of Product Strategy & Engineering
Bigbelly
Speaker

Wayne Fenton

City of Durham Solid Waste Management
Speaker

Session details

Tuesday, May 07
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Impact of EPR Across the Players in the Waste Industry

Room: W220-221
Tuesday, May 07, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tracks:
- Sustainability Talks

Extended Producer Responsibility programs for paper and packaging are beginning to take shape in Colorado, California, Oregon, and Maine. These laws will impact how haulers and MRFs operate and present new opportunities across the states. But for these programs to be successful, the waste industry, producers, regulators, local governments, and...

Speakers

Brynn Mosello

Sustainability & Communications Director
Mazza Recycling
Moderator

Anne Germain

COO & SVP of Technical and Regulatory Affairs
National Waste & Recycling Association
Speaker

Dave Lefebvre

Policy Advisor & Producer Engagement
Circular Action Alliance (CAA)
Speaker

Veronica Pardo

Regulatory Affairs Director
Resource Recovery Coalition of CA
Speaker

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Private Equity, Friend or Foe? Battling Odor Class Action Lawsuits

Room: W217-218
Tuesday, May 07, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tracks:
- Recycling & Landfill

In recent years, “odor-motivated” class action lawsuits against solid waste landfills have increased, and in some cases law firms are being funded by private equity as a money-making venture. These lawsuits are not about serving the landfill neighbors (aka, the class) but merely to generate revenues for both the law...

Speakers

Bruce Schmucker n/a

Vice President of Engineering & Environmental Affairs
Clark-Floyd Landfill, LLC
Moderator

Amy Romig

Partner
Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP
Speaker

Thomas Rappolt

Senior Consultant and Expert Witness
SCS Engineers
Speaker

Yvette Nadgir

Senior Claims Manager, Environmental Claims
Westfield Specialty
Speaker

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Talking Financials: Deciphering Earnings Calls

Room: W315-316
Tuesday, May 07, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy

Ever wonder what to make of the company earnings calls that follow the quarterly financial reporting of the publicly-traded solid waste companies? Join two of the waste and recycling industry’s longtime (and seasoned!) industry analysts in this session, which will focus on what the jargon means, what the company managements...

Speakers

Leone Young

Principal
LTY ERC, LLC
Speaker

Michael E. Hoffman

Incoming President & CEO
National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA)
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Shelf to Soil: The Food Waste Solutions that are Shaping Wegmans’ Sustainability Strategy.

Room: W224-225
Wednesday, May 08, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Chris Foote, Sustainability Manager, Wegmans and Ryan Cooper, VP of Circular Economy Solutions, Rubicon Diverse material streams. Complex logistics. Specific donation requirements. The unique characteristics of grocery stores can make cost-effective food waste landfill diversion challenging. With the support of emerging technologies, hauler networks, and better infrastructure, leading food distributors such...

Speakers

Chris Foote

Sustainability Manager
Wegmans
Speaker

Ryan Cooper

Director of Circular Economy Solutions
Rubicon Global
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Increasing Organics Diversion with Compostable Products

Room: W222-223
Wednesday, May 08, 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

Moderator: Debra Darby, Tetra Tech Building Compost Infrastructure: Enabling End of Life for Compostables. Alex Truelove, Legislation & Advocacy Manager, BPI. NY Compostable Plastics: Comparing Operator Experiences with Outcomes from Lab Trials. Baraka Poulin, Director of Business Development, Engineered Compost System's (ECS). WA Compostable Packaging and Emerging Regulatory Challenges: Where California labeling requirements...

Speakers

Baraka Poulin

Engineered Compost Systems
Speaker

Debra Darby

Manager Organics Sustainability Solutions
Tetra Tech
Speaker

Neil Edgar

Senior Project Manager / Executive Director & Co-founder
Edgar & Associates / California Compost Coalition
Speaker

Rich Cohen

Advisor and Founder
Compost Stewardship Institute
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Healthcare Waste Conference

Room: W228-229
Wednesday, May 08, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

View full Healthcare Waste Conference agenda. Tabletops: West Halls, W231-W233, Level 2 Conference: West Halls, W228-W229, Level 2

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Wednesday, May 08
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Capital Investments: Choosing Areas for Investment & Where to Get the Capital

Room: W315-316
Wednesday, May 08, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy

Every business needs capital to grow. But how do you decide where to invest funds, and where do you get the capital to invest? Whether you want to expand your services by adding a material recovery facility (MRF), purchase new trucks to support new contracts, upgrade or replace existing equipment,...

Speakers

Mr Kevin McGinn

Sr. Vice President - National Waste Division
Commercial Credit Group Inc.
Moderator

Dan Christensen

President
CARDS Recycling
Speaker

Martin Mattsson

Director, Strategic Accounts
Volvo Construction Equipment, North America
Speaker

Mr Rusty Angel

Eastern Region Sales Manager
Machinex Technologies
Speaker

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Fuels Panel – Now & Next

Room: W220-221
Wednesday, May 08, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Sustainability Talks

Join a conversation about the current state of fleet fuels and what trends will move fleets and our industry into the future. Hear from a panel of SMEs representing energy suppliers, industry analysts, and fleet managers on diversity of energy options - compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG)...

Speakers

Tyler White

Product Manager – Mobile Refuse Equipment
New Way Trucks
Moderator

Craig Kerkman

Market Segment Manager – Refuse
Hexagon Agility
Speaker

Jim Mendoza

Director, Equipment Procurement & Maintenance
Recology
Speaker

Dr. Kelleigh Ash

Chief Technology Officer
Battle Motors
Speaker

Steve Boyer

VP, Commercial
Hyzon
Speaker

Session details

Safety First: Establishing a Stronger Safety Culture

Room: W311-312
Wednesday, May 08, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

Hear from leaders in the private and public sectors of the waste and recycling industry on how to create a safe and productive workplace culture through effective safety leadership, including specific examples of best practices in action to drive behavioral change, embed safety into a company’s DNA and drive continuous...

Speakers

Manish Anandpara

Senior Vice President
Macquarie Asset Management
Moderator

David Bennett

Solid Waste Manager
City of Scottsdale
Speaker

David Biderman

President
Biderman Consulting, LLC
Speaker

Matt Spencer

CEO
LRS
Speaker

Session details

Unboxing the Latest Regional Recycling Updates

Room: W217-218
Wednesday, May 08, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Recycling & Landfill

In this session, recycling leaders will discuss the latest recycling legislation and regulation updates in each region. Gain insight into what opportunities and challenges we’re experiencing, what we need to keep our pulse on both now and in the future and how we can collectively work together to move the...

Speakers

Rachel Hering

Vice President, Chapter Relations
National Waste & Recycling Association
Moderator

Bob Cappadona

Vice President – Resource Solutions
Casella
Speaker

Jim Marcinko

Southern Tier Recycling Director
WM
Speaker

Keyna Cory

President
Public Affairs Consultants, Inc.
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

NWRA Safety Symposium: Igniting Awareness About Fire Prevention & Safety Tips

Room: W313
Session Number: Workshop 4
Wednesday, May 08, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Workshop Leader: Kirk M. Sander, Chief of Staff & Vice President, Safety and Standards, National Waste & Recycling Association Every day, waste and recycling collection trucks, transfer stations, materials recovery facilities and the like face the potential threat of a fire. Safety professionals within the industry teach fire prevention and safety...

Speaker

Kirk Sander

Chief of Staff and Vice President of Safety and Standards
National Waste and Recycling Association
Workshop Leader

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
8:30 AM - 4:45 PM

Waste360 Food Recovery Forum

Room: W224-225
Wednesday, May 08, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

How To Maximize Excess Food Donations to Improve Business and Meet Environmental Goals While Addressing Food Waste and Food Insecurity

Room: W224-225
Wednesday, May 08, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Every year, 40% of the U.S.’s food supply goes uneaten, while 38 million people are food insecure. We expect food insecurity to worsen as recent data suggests that food inflation is outpacing all other inflation. Rethink Food brings together leaders across the food system and beyond to discuss how corporations...

Speakers

Dr. Jonathan Deutsch PhD

Professor of Food and Hospitality and Program Director of Food Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Drexel University
Moderator

Ali Ahmed

CEO & Founder
Brain Food
Speaker

Christopher Hollinger

Chief Finance Officer
Rethink Food
Speaker

Matthew Jozwiak

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Rethink Food
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Balancing Aspirations & Math: Municipality Sustainability Plans

Room: W220-221
Wednesday, May 08, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Sustainability Talks

Municipalities are in the midst of crafting new sustainability plans. 2030 is the target time for most so if you haven’t started, you’re already behind. Join this session to hear directly from municipal representatives on how they are mapping out their goals. The data they’re leaning on to lay out...

Speakers

Joy Rifkin

Manager, Sustainability and Training
LRS
Moderator

Erik Grabowsky

Chief, Solid Waste Bureau
Arlington County, Virginia
Speaker

Gena McKinley

Strategic Initiatives Division Manager
Austin Resource Recovery
Speaker

Session details

Creating Circularity with a WTE-electric Vehicle Loop

Room: W213-214
Wednesday, May 08, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Technology & Innovation

Join us in this session to learn about an innovative new approach that the waste and recycling industry is taking to extract value from waste, by implementing a closed-loop model to power electric collection vehicles with the waste they haul. As electric vehicles are a relatively new technology, it requires...

Speakers

Allia Saydjari

Vice President, Strategy & Sustainability
WIN Waste Innovations
Moderator

Marieke Curley

COO
WIN Waste Innovations
Speaker

Tyler Ohlmansiek

Director of E-Mobility Sales
Mack Trucks
Speaker

Session details

How to Secure Federal Funding for Sustainable Materials Management

Room: W315-316
Wednesday, May 08, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy

Looking to expand your sustainable materials management operations? There are newly available federal funds to improve solid waste management across a variety of sectors. Together, the Bipartisian Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act have created an opportunity to drastically improve sustainability outcomes throughout major infrastructure systems. Learn about the types...

Speakers

Eugenia Manwelyan

Consultant in Circularity & Sustainable Materials Management
Gershman, Brickner, and Bratton (GBB)
Moderator

Colleen Miller

Sales Manager
Sennebogen
Speaker

Session details

Landfills as an Economic Resource: Strategies for Maintaining Your Investment

Room: W217-218
Wednesday, May 08, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Recycling & Landfill

Thwarted with current challenges for new landfill development—climate regulations, space restrictions and availability, environmental justice and not in my backyard movements—landfills are truly economic and community resources. Hear several strategies on how to increase stakeholder value specific to hard-to-recycle and construction and demolition materials. Walk through two case studies with...

Speakers

Andrea Johnson

CEO
van der Linde Recycling
Moderator

Bill Keegan

President
Dem-Con Companies
Speaker

Session details

Systems Solutions to Maximize Organics Diversion and Minimize Contamination

Room: W222-223
Wednesday, May 08, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling
- Public Sector

• With organics management legislation proliferating at a record pace, diversion and contamination issues in organics recycling cannot be solved by the same solutions that have failed for years. All stakeholders must commit to change and create new pathways to fulfill the promise of composting as an end-of-life solution. The...

Speakers

Janet Thoman

Compliance Director
Compost Manufacturing Alliance
Moderator

Candy Castellenos

Principal
Radiant Consulting
Speaker

Meghan Ibach

Product & Zero Waste Specialist
ECO Products
Speaker

Rich Cohen

Advisor and Founder
Compost Stewardship Institute
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Room: Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, May 08, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Transforming Food Access: Food Recovery and Nontraditional Distribution Sites

Room: W224-225
Wednesday, May 08, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Existing pantry networks struggle to accept and distribute the 80-90% FRESH food recovered by the Food Rescue Hero® network, meaning Food recovery organizations (FRO) need to expand distribution networks, creating a dramatic shift in food access. This session will look at how FRO work with service providers and communities expanding...

Speakers

Jennifer England

Vice President of External Affairs
Food Rescue Hero
Moderator

Chelsea Csuhran

Food Rescue Program Director
Hunger Network
Speaker

Megan Franco, PhD

Executive Director
Northern Virginia Food Rescue
Speaker

Suzzanah Hartzell Paul

Director
Share Food Program's Philly Food Rescue
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

NWRA Women's Council Spotlight: Empowering Engagement: Women's Affinity Groups as Catalysts for Organizational Success

Room: W307-310
Wednesday, May 08, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Women’s affinity groups play an important role when it comes to overall organizational success for companies in the solid waste recycling industry. From providing support to employees, to building connections based on shared characteristics or interests, to improving communication and collaboration, these affinity groups are part of a critical strategy...

Speakers

Amanda Curtis

Waste & Recycling Consultant
American Waste Control
Moderator

Chris Hawn

CEO
Machinex
Speaker

Pam Caron

Senior Vice President, Waste & Recycling Practice
Risk Strategies Company
Speaker

Salvatore Coniglio

CEO
Recology
Speaker

Sam Podgorny

Senior Manager, Digital Solutions
Environmental Solutions Group
Speaker

Sue Netherton

Vice President – People, Training & Development
Waste Connections
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Conversion Technologies for Organics

Room: W222-223
Wednesday, May 08, 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

Moderator: Ryan Cooper, Rubicon Recycling Organics and Generating Revenue While Doing it. Dr William Orts Center Director, Western Regional Research Center US Department of Agriculture and Dane McSpedon, CEO, Hughes Energy Group Transforming Waste, Removing Carbon and Creating Value with Gasification. Michael Kleist, VP Business Development, Sierra Energy. CA Treatment of Organic Waste...

Speakers

Ryan Cooper

VP of Circular Economy Solutions and Organics Recycling Lead
Rubicon Global
Moderator

Mr. Dane McSpedon

CEO
Hughes Energy Group
Speaker

Kenneth McLeod

RSE Vice President, Co-Founder
VDQ-NRG Systems Inc.
Speaker

Mike Hart

President & CEO
Sierra Energy
Speaker

Dr William Orts

Center Director, Western Regional Research Center
US Department of Agriculture
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Managing a Small Business Through Growth & the Current Economy

Room: W315-316
Wednesday, May 08, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy

Being a small fish in a big pond isn’t always easy; you’re faced with additional challenges and need to often go above and beyond to stay afloat. In the waste and recycling industry, small businesses are often faced with challenges managing maintenance, customer service, human resources, information technology, legislation and...

Speakers

Dave Bragg

Business Development Manager
Qualpay
Moderator

James Wamble

Owner
Plum Creek Environmental
Speaker

Janette Byerley

Owner & CEO
Dave’s Suburban Disposal Service, LLC
Speaker

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PFAS–What’s Next?

Room: W217-218
Wednesday, May 08, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Recycling & Landfill

Now that we know what PFAS are, what next? There’s a lot going on—banning PFAS in products, cleaning up contaminated sites, establishing standards for drinking water and so on. The waste sector will face standards for its leachate, but it is also part of the solution. Join us as we...

Speakers

Anne Germain

COO & SVP of Technical and Regulatory Affairs
National Waste & Recycling Association
Moderator

Dr. Bryan Staley

Speaker

Jenny Johnson

VP/Director Waste & Recycling
LaBella Associates
Speaker

Lynsey Baer

Chief of Engineering
Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Speaker

Mr Sam Nicolai

Vice President of Engineering & Compliance
Casella Waste Systems
Speaker

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The State of Food Upcycling

Room: W224-225
Wednesday, May 08, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Since our first panel on food upcycling in 2019 which catalyzed the forming of the Upcycled Food Association (UFA), the field has grown with over 200 UFA members from start-ups to multi-nationals, over 350 certified upcycled products, and a consistent place on trend reports ranging from the Specialty Food Association...

Speakers

Dr. Jonathan Deutsch PhD

Professor of Food and Hospitality and Program Director of Food Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Drexel University
Moderator

Amanda Oenbring

CEO
Upcycled Food Association
Speaker

Emily Darchuk

Founder
Wheyward Spirits
Speaker

Eric Adams

Founder/CEO
Dog & Whistle
Speaker

Lara Ramdin, Ph.D

Chief Innovation & Science Officer
Upcycled Foods Inc.
Speaker

Michael Oraschewsky

Co-founder and CEO
TBJ Gourmet
Speaker

Sue Marshall

CEO
NETZRO
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Independent Hauler Roundtable: Operational Challenges & Opportunities

Room: W311-312
Wednesday, May 08, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety

In this roundtable, independent haulers will discuss the many operational challenges and opportunities they face each day. From growing pains, to scaling efficiently, to labor shortages, to safety best practices, to technological and equipment advancements, these haulers deal with it all. Join us to learn more about how they navigate...

Speakers

Cassidy Brauns

President & COO
Gatehouse Purchasing, Inc
Moderator

Kerri Mead-Bell

President
Anchor Disposal
Speaker

Matt Parker

President & Chief Executive Officer
Capital Waste Services
Speaker

Scott Lukach

President
Apex Waste
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Young Professionals Spotlight: Climbing the Ladder: Insights from Young Professionals in the C-suite

Room: W307-310
Wednesday, May 08, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

In the waste and recycling industry, no two companies or positions are the same. Therefore, leadership styles vary, and different skills are needed for different roles. As you prepare to grow your career within the industry, join this session and hear from our panel on: how do you navigate the...

Speakers

Jason Lind

Co-President / CEO
Cram-A-Lot
Moderator

Brian Cleveringa

CFO
Eagle River Capital / HBS Trash
Speaker

Julie Stilo

President
Stilo Disposal
Speaker

Matt Spencer

CEO
LRS
Speaker

Mike Zukusky

COO
BTR
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Pre and Post Treatment Technologies for Organics

Room: W222-223
Wednesday, May 08, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

Moderator: Neil Edgar, Edgar and Associates ComboDrying Technology for Compost Maturation. Panas S. Kollas, President & CEO, UNISCRAP PBC. DE Deep Earth Injection – The Optimal Technique for End-of-Life Organic Waste Management. Yashesh Panchal, Head of Subsurface Engineering, Vaulted Deep. Treatment of Organic Waste – a business case from Denmark. Lars Ravn Nielsen,...

Speakers

Neil Edgar

Senior Project Manager / Executive Director & Co-founder
Edgar & Associates / California Compost Coalition
Moderator

Lars Ravn Nielsen

CEO
Gemidan Ecogi
Speaker

Mark Vanderbeken

CTO
DRYCAKE
Speaker

Dr. Panas Kollas

Speaker

Yashesh Panchal

Head of Subsurface Engineering
Vaulted Deep
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Innovative Food Recovery Programs, Scaling Food Rescue Operations, Zero Food Waste

Room: W224-225
Wednesday, May 08, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Moderator: Monica White, Edgar & Associates Systematizing and Scaling Operations through Staff-Driven Food Recovery. Sean Ahern, Senior Director of Operations, Lovin’ Spoonfuls. MA A Model Food Recovery Program on a College Campus. Tyler White, Assistant Professor of Practice. UT Culinary Institute, University of Tennessee Knoxville. TN Food is Made to Be Eaten: Expanding...

Speakers

Monica White

Edgar & Associates
Moderator

Anya Obrez

Advocacy Associate
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Speaker

Greg Austin

Director of Distribution
Food Rescue Hero
Speaker

Sean Ahern

Senior Director of Operations
Lovin’ Spoonfuls
Speaker

Tyler White

Assistant Professor of Practice, UT Culinary Institute
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Alternative Fuels: Stabilizing Budgets & Protecting Against Rising Rates

Room: W311-312
Wednesday, May 08, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

Learn the basics of fuel hedging, its availability and how it works; how to stay protected against high fuel prices; how to stabilize and cap fuel budgets; how to mitigate fuel risk to maintain a strong level of profitability; and more. Operations, Fleet & Safety Track Sponsor:

Speakers

James Baldauf

Executive Vice President
Stabilitas Analytics
Moderator

Alek Orloff

CFO
Frontier Waste
Speaker

Kevin Atkinson

Founder & CDO
Texas Pride Disposal
Speaker

Stan Mikalonis

Chief Revenue Officer
Battle Motors
Speaker

Session details

How Solid Waste Contracting Will Adapt to the Circular Economy

Room: W315-316
Wednesday, May 08, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy
- Public Sector

Embark on a journey of innovation and evolution as our distinguished panel of experts converges to discuss the pivotal role of solid waste contracting in navigating the evolving landscape of the Circular Economy and Producer Responsibility. This dynamic session explores the integration of specialty and supplemental recycling services into the...

Speakers

Rachel Oster

Owner & Principal
Diversion Strategies
Moderator

Gerrine Pan

Vice President, Partnerships
Ridwell
Speaker

Mark Dancy

President
WasteZero
Speaker

Rachel Wagoner

Former Executive Director
CalRecycle
Speaker

Ryan Begin

CEO and Co-Founder
Divert
Speaker

Session details

Sustainability as Investment? – Short Answer: Yes

Room: W220-221
Wednesday, May 08, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Sustainability Talks

Sustainability has shifted roles. Once only known as a cost-center, it’s begun to shine, as it makes the move to revenue savings or outright profit-center. Let’s unpack this paradigm shift with a financial trend, expert viewpoint. Hear why and how this impacts you, as a hauler, as a MRF operator,...

Speaker

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The Future of Packaging: What Recyclers Need to Know

Room: W217-218
Wednesday, May 08, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Recycling & Landfill

What packaging challenges and opportunities will materials recovery facilities (MRFs) face in the near future? This session will delve into some of the trends that could affect MRF operations, including upcoming state laws that specify lists of accepted items, equipment funding for sorting certain materials and emerging product design or...

Speakers

Megan Quinn

Senior Reporter
Waste Dive
Moderator

Kyla Fisher

Program Director
AMERIPEN
Speaker

Matt Todd

Senior Consultant
Resource Recycling Systems (RRS)
Speaker

Rebecca Hu

Founder, CEO
Glacier
Speaker

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The Future of Transfer Stations

Room: W213-214
Wednesday, May 08, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tracks:
- Technology & Innovation

Waste transfer stations, which aim to separate waste streams to enable and streamline the transport of separated waste, come in all shapes and sizes. They play an important role in the waste and recycling industry and are using technology and other innovations to become more effective and efficient. Join us...

Speakers

Stephanie Sidler

Senior Director, Municipal Services
GFL Environmental
Moderator

Barry Honig

CEO
TruckPay
Speaker

Conner McCallie

Operations/Business Development
Atomic Transport
Speaker

John Lloyd

Vice President
Lloyd’s Construction Services
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Municipal Composting, Community Composting, National Trends, and Organizational Efforts to Expand Composting and Organics Recycling

Room: W222-223
Wednesday, May 08, 2:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling
- Public Sector

Moderator: Gary Bilbro, Ecosafe Zero Waste National Trends and Economic Impact of the U.S. Composting Industry. Suzie Boxman, PhD, Director of Programs, and Caroline Saul, PhD, Project Manager – Data & Policy Program, Environmental Research & Education Foundation. NC Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE). Mitch Kessler, President, Kessler Consulting, Inc....

Speakers

Gary Bilbro

Director of Sales
EcoSafe Zero Waste
Moderator

Caroline Saul, PhD

Data & Policy Project Manager
EREF
Speaker

Charlie Pioli

Founder & CEO
O-Town Compost
Speaker

Conor Miller

CEO
Black Earth Compost
Speaker

Dustin Dubois

President
Filthy Organics
Speaker

Jairo E. Gonzalez

President
Organics Recycling Foundation, Inc
Speaker

Mitch Kessler

Speaker

Suzie Boxman

Director of Programs
EREF
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Driving Behavior Change with AI & Personalized Education

Room: W213-214
Wednesday, May 08, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Technology & Innovation

In this session, private haulers and municipal leaders will come together to share insights on how deploying truck-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology is driving significant behavior change. Learn how AI is being used to augment traditional “Feet on the Street” programs as well as best practices to ensure the programs’...

Speakers

Brittany LaValley

Vice President of Materials Advancement
The Recycling Partnership
Moderator

Erin Banford

Director of Municipal Services
Casella Waste Systems
Speaker

Sam Dietrich

CEO
Prairie Robotics
Speaker

Tori Carle

Waste Reduction Supervisor
City of Greensboro, NC
Speaker

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Employee Engagement: The Path to Safety & Purpose

Room: W311-312
Wednesday, May 08, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tracks:
- Operations, Fleet & Safety
- Public Sector

Employee engagement has long been desirable in corporate America, but in the current business environment, it has become a mission-critical necessity. Companies with high levels of engagement are flourishing, and those with low levels are struggling. While engagement is necessary in all areas of operations, it is most crucial when...

Speakers

Brian Galonek

President
All Star Incentive Marketing
Moderator

Chris Jobson

Senior Director of Safety
GFL Envionmental
Speaker

Jim Olson

Vice President of Safety
Republic Services
Speaker

Kelley Robinson

Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Casella Waste Systems
Speaker

Ryan Brandos

Senior Key Account Manager
Lytx
Speaker

Shawn Mandel

Vice President – Safety
Waste Connections
Speaker

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International Outlook: Connecting Buyers & Sellers

Room: W315-316
Wednesday, May 08, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tracks:
- Business Insights & Policy

Description to come.

Speakers

Liz Laxague

Global Environmental Technologies Team Leader
U.S. Commercial Service
Moderator

Ashok Chaudhuri

Senior VP
Ankur Scientific Energy Technologies
Speaker

David Mory

Managing Director
Mory
Speaker

Jörgen Dehlbom

Division Mgr, NA
Firefly
Speaker

Engr. Obi Charles Nnanna

Founder/CEO
Kaltani
Speaker

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Waste Management & the Circular Economy Future: EPR, Bottle Bill, Packaging and Beyond

Room: W220-221
Wednesday, May 08, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tracks:
- Public Sector
- Sustainability Talks

Waste management innovations that have been waiting in the wings have suddenly hit the ground running. Major new laws have been passed in more than a dozen states implementing circular economy solutions for plastic, packaging, batteries, solar panels and more. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has moved from theory to practice....

Speakers

Patti Toews

Sustainability/Waste Management Solutions Provider
APTIM
Moderator

Tim Goncharoff

President
TAG Consulting
Moderator

Sen. Ben Allen

Senator
State of California
Speaker

Heidi Sanborn

Executive Director
National Stewardship Action Council
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Small Scale and Modular Food Waste Recycling Technologies

Room: W224-225
Wednesday, May 08, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Moderator: Judi Gregory, Go2Zero Strategies Transforming Food Waste to Energy On-Site with Micro-Scale Anaerobic Digestion. Lillian Childress, Closed Loop Partners. NY Revolutionizing Food Waste Recycling with Biodigestion for Sustainability and Profitability. Brandon Lapsys, President, Viably. A Clean Tech Solution to Food Waste Diversion and Reduction. Lesley Thompson, Vice President, Sustainability and Communications, Food...

Speakers

Brandon Lapsys

President
Viably
Speaker

Lesley Thompson

VP Sustainability & Communications
Food Cycle Science Corporation
Speaker

Lillian Childress

Closed Loop Partners
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

EREF's Annual Charitable Auction & Silent Auction

Room: EREF Booth #653 - back left corner of Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, May 08, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Live Auction Event The Environmental Research & Education Foundation and its charitable auction is back at WasteExpo. The auction supports EREF's funding of scholarships and grants for solid waste research, as well as EREF's educational initiatives. Since 1994, the auction has raised more than $18 million.

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Wednesday, May 08
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its Impact on Composting

Room: W222-223
Wednesday, May 08, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tracks:
- Organics Recycling

Moderator: Tracie Bills, HDR Erin Levine, World Centric - CalRecycle Advisory Board Member SB 54 - representing the "Covered Material Category" of Compostables Neil Edgar, CA Compost Coalition - CalRecycle Advisory Board member SB 54 - representing CA Commercial Composters Peter Hargreave, Circular Action Alliance - the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for CO...

Speakers

Tracie Onstad Bills

West Region Waste Business Development Leader
HDR
Moderator

Erin Levine

Resource Recovery Manager
World Centric
Speaker

Neil Edgar

Senior Project Manager / Executive Director & Co-founder
Edgar & Associates / California Compost Coalition
Speaker

Peter Hargreave

Circular Action Alliance
Speaker

Session details

Wednesday, May 08
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

International Attendees Reception

Room: W109 - International Business Center
Wednesday, May 08, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Session details

Thursday, May 09
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Food Waste and Organics Diversion for All Waste Generators: Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family, Institutional, Event Venues

Room: W224-225
Session Number: Workshop 1
Thursday, May 09, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tracks:
- Food Recovery Forum

Instructor: Gary A. Bilbro, Director of Sales, Ecosafe Zero Waste. Surrey, BC This workshop will be focused on helping the attendee understand the processes required to implement and achieve a successful organics diversion program, no matter the type...

Speaker

Gary Bilbro

Director of Sales
EcoSafe Zero Waste
Workshop Leader

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Introduction to Zero Waste - Certified Training Course

Room: W222-223
Session Number: Workshop 2
Thursday, May 09, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Workshop Leaders: Richard Anthony, Richard Anthony Associates, VP, ZWUSA and Chair, Zero Waste International Alliance, Christienne de Tournay, Zero Waste Consultant, and Laura Anthony, President, Zero Waste San Diego Attendees will learn: Why Zero Waste is the fastest, most cost-effective way communities can reduce climate change impacts, promote local sustainability, and create...

Speakers

Christienne de Tournay

Zero Waste Consultant
Workshop Leader

Laura Anthony

President
Zero Waste San Diego
Workshop Leader

Richard Anthony

Principal
Richard Anthony Associates
Workshop Leader

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Thursday, May 09
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Las Vegas Livestock Tour - by the Combs Brothers

Session Number: Tour 1
Thursday, May 09, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Las Vegas Livestock, LLC by the Combs Brothers Las Vegas Livestock is the only permitted food scrap feeding facility in the state of Nevada and operated by 6th generation family members. You will see how food waste is processed and fed to livestock. LVL uses livestock to address two of society's issues:...

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Thursday, May 09
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

Thursday, May 09, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Session details

Monday, May 06

Monday, May 067:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday, May 06

Monday, May 068:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 068:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 068:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Monday, May 06

Monday, May 069:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 0610:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 0611:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 0611:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 0611:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 061:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 061:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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Monday, May 06

Monday, May 061:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Monday, May 06
7:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday, May 06
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Monday, May 06
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Monday, May 06
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Monday, May 06
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Monday, May 06
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Monday, May 06
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Monday, May 06
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Monday, May 06
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Monday, May 06
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Monday, May 06
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Monday, May 06
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM