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SWANA Board of Directors Meeting (Room Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)

20 Oct 19
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Meeting of the SWANA Board of Directors. If you would like more information, please contact SWANA. More...

SWANA Regional Directors Meeting (Room Sheraton Grand Phoenix)

20 Oct 19
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
SWANA Board Meeting. Please contact SWANA for additional information. More...

SWANA Board Standing Committee Meetings (Room Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)

20 Oct 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
SWANA Board Committee Meetings. Please contact SWANA for more information. More...

WASTECON "Titans of the Industry" Golf Tournament (Room Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass)

21 Oct 19
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $125 per person* (Separate registration required.) Transportation to and from the golf course will be provided from the WASTECON® hotel... More...

SWANA Training Center Satellite Registration - Training Center Only (Room Hyatt Regency Phoenix Third Floor)

21 Oct 19
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Satellite registration for SWANA Training Center Only will be provided on Monday morning for Training Center Participants. All other WASTECON pa... More...

WASTECON Registration (North Ballroom Lobby - Phoenix Convention Center)

21 Oct 19
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
If you have pre-registered, please pick up your WASTECON or SWANA Training Badge prior to attending your first event. On-site registration may b... More...

SWANA Advisory Board Annual Meeting (Room Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)

21 Oct 19
8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
SWANA Advisory Board Meeting. For more information, please contact SWANA. More...

SWANA's International Solid Waste Design Competition (Room 128)

21 Oct 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Young Professionals

Speaker(s): Harvey Gershman
SWANA’s International Solid Waste Design Competition (SWDC) is a student team competition to solve “real world” problems faced by... More...

Mindfulness Leadership Certificate (MLC) Workshop (Room 122A)

21 Oct 19
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

The Mindfulness Leadership Certificate (MLC) Workshop aims to bring the larger community together to have open space for healthfulness, personal ba... More...

SWANA Training Center @ WASTECON 2019 (Day 1 of 3) (Room Hyatt Regency Phoenix)

21 Oct 19
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Featuring six, three-day courses, the SWANA Training Center delivers training you can use to tackle the challenges you face daily; keep your facili... More...

Resource Innovation Campus (RIC) Tour: Morning Departure (Room 121 AB)

21 Oct 19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Sustainable Resource Management

Phoenix’s Resource Innovation Campus or RIC is located on 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road adjacent to the city’s transfer station.... More...

Salt River Project Tour: Arizona Falls (Room 121 AB)

21 Oct 19
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

The transformation of a historic waterfall by the Salt River Project (SRP) and the Phoenix Arts Commission allows Phoenix area residents to expe... More...

SWANA Board of Directors Annual Meeting (Room Sheraton Phoenix Downtown)

21 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meeting of the SWANA Board of Directors.  If you would like more information, please contact SWANA. More...

Landfill Gas and Biogas Technical Division Rules and Regulations/Advocacy Committees meeting (Room 126A)

21 Oct 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Committee Co-Chairs: Niki Wuestenberg and Matt Stutz More...

Resource Innovation Campus (RIC) Tour: Afternoon Departure (Room 121 AB)

21 Oct 19
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Sustainable Resource Management

Phoenix’s Resource Innovation Campus or RIC is located on 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road adjacent to the city’s transfer station.... More...

Landfill Gas and Biogas Technical Division Field Practices Committee meeting (Room 126A)

21 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Committee Chair: Tom Lock Introductions Committee Mission Statement: The Field Practices Committee uses the combined experience and knowl... More...

Recycling Partnership Curbing Contamination Workshop (Room 124AB)

21 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations

Speaker(s): Chris Coady ; Cody Marshall ; Tricia Tiedt
The Recycling Partnership's contamination workshop will focus on the following areas: An overview of the current contamination problem in... More...

Technical Division leaders meeting (invitation only) (Room 125B)

21 Oct 19
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Technical Division Director to the SWANA Board of Directors: Amy Banister More...

Landfill Management Technical DIvision meeting (Room 125B)

21 Oct 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The meeting is open to anyone attending the conference.  The agenda is as follows: Call to Order Division Management Update Membership... More...

Communication, Education and Marketing Technical Division Meet and Greet (Room 125B)

21 Oct 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

The Communication, Education and Marketing Division (CEM) uses words and images to network, spread ideas and promote solid waste industry interests... More...

WASTECON® Opening Ceremony and Kick-off Keynote (North Ballroom C&D)

21 Oct 19
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): John Carlton P.E, BCEE ; Jon Vander Ark
Republic Services has led the pathway in reimagining how the recycling industry can remain viable for future generations. Discover the courageous d... More...

Learn How to Do More Education! (Room Exhibit Hall back of aisle 5 and 6 with the food)

21 Oct 19
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations

Speaker(s): Jordan Figueiredo ; Jeremy Markowitz ; Cristina Polsgrove ; Jeni Servera ; Ramona Simpson
This is a two-part demonstration of fun, learning activities by educators from California and Arizona. Session 1: Contamination Elimination thro... More...

Young Professionals Networking Event (Room Hard Rock Café Phoenix)

21 Oct 19
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Tracks: Young Professionals

Join your fellow Young Professionals for some drinks and fun! Location Hard Rock Café 3 South 2nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 261-7625 ht... More...

WASTECON Registration (North Ballroom Lobby - Phoenix Convention Center)

22 Oct 19
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
If you have pre-registered, please pick up your WASTECON or SWANA Training Badge prior to attending your first event. On-site registration may b... More...

Breakfast Hosted by SWANA's Technical Divisions (Room Third Street Prefunction area)

22 Oct 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Get breakfast and explore SWANA’s special interest groups called Technical Divisions. Meet division leaders and learn how TD membership adds ... More...

SWANA Training Center @ WASTECON 2019 (Day 2 of 3) (Room Hyatt Regency Phoenix Third Floor)

22 Oct 19
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Featuring six, three-day courses, the SWANA Training Center delivers training you can use to tackle the challenges you face daily; keep your facili... More...

Discovery Series: High-Performing Leadership and Mindfulness in Action (North Ballroom C&D)

22 Oct 19
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Dr. Teri Pipe
Participants will find that they belong in this session whether they know a lot about mindfulness or if they are starting from the very beginning. ... More...

Keynote: Safety Matters (North Ballroom C&D)

22 Oct 19
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Safety

Speaker(s): Zachary Barnett
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has formed a national alliance with the National Waste &... More...

SWANA Safety Awards (North Ballroom - Phoenix Convention Center)

22 Oct 19
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Safety

Speaker(s): David Biderman ; Thomas Parker
SWANA's safety awards exemplify the solid waste industry's profound commitment to improving employee safety through communication, best pra... More...

Keynote: Framework for Recycling in the U.S. (North Ballroom C&D)

22 Oct 19
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Kathleen Salyer
In 2018, EPA hosted the America Recycles Day (ARD) Summit that brought together stakeholders from across the U.S. recycling system to join EPA in s... More...

Lawrence Lecturer: Harvey Gershman (North Ballroom C&D)

22 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: Executive Management, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Harvey Gershman
Lawrence Lecture Award winner Harvey Gershman will provide unique insight into projects that have resulted in sustainable, efficient integrated was... More...

Recycling Compliance Made Easy! (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 431)

22 Oct 19
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): David Davis CMA
Technology Tools for Education, Outreach and Monitoring. More...

Guided Mindfulness Practice (Room M2 Mindfulness Studio)

22 Oct 19
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Be introduced to the benefits of mindfulness. Practice how to stay on task-- and return to task more efficiently in a world filled with constant di... More...

Addressing PFAS in Groundwater Monitoring Programs at MSW Landfills (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 513)

22 Oct 19
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations

Speaker(s): David Kaminski
Many landfills are now required to sample for PFAS in their groundwater monitoring programs. Regulatory guidance often states that sampling equipme... More...

Advanced Technology for a Safer Work Environment (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 730)

22 Oct 19
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Jim Fecile ; John Fontana
In this session we will review the different safety technologies available for the waste industry to make the work environment safer for drivers an... More...

An Easier Way to Maintain the After-Treatment System (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 742)

22 Oct 19
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Speaker(s): Mickey Clark ; Reid Clark
Learn how a product is able to effectively clean the entire air management system, including the EGR, cooler, back side turbo and DPF in under two ... More...

Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division meeting (Room The Oasis)

22 Oct 19
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): Allison Trulock
Join SWANA’s Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division members in the “Oasis”, a gathering spot for informal conversati... More...

Energy Strategies to Maximize Your Bottom-line while Contributing to a Circular Economy– Financial Perspective (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 220)

22 Oct 19
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Matt Haakenstad ; Edward Howard ; Susan Walker
Kinect Energy will begin with an overview of the U.S. energy markets, followed by a summary of specific potential opportunities to enhance value wh... More...

Get Out of Your Bubble: A Holistic Approach to Waste Management (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 433)

22 Oct 19
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Neal Bolton P.E.
Thanks to National Sword last year, recycling has become the focus of our entire industry. While it is obviously a big issue, it doesn’t real... More...

How Can I Control and Reduce the Costs of My Recycling Program? (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 418)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations

Speaker(s): Patrick Tierney
Are you controlling the costs of your recycling program? Is it sustainable? Communities all over North America are struggling with the impacts of C... More...

How to Combat Contamination and Re-engage Residents through Digital Communications (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 333)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Recycling Operations

Speaker(s): Tim Flanagan ; Kelly Millman
Educating people to recycle better means improving your communications. New digital communication tools bring new avenues for engaging residents an... More...

An Innovative MBT Technology from Germany as a Truly Viable Alternative to Landfilling and Incineration (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations

Speaker(s): Glen Tobiason
Many landfills in North America are reaching their end of life. Serious environmental concerns regarding their odorous atmospheric emissions and es... More...

Automated Tank Cleaning (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations

Speaker(s): Abdullah Saudi Council of Engineers
Automated tank cleaning (ATC) technology is used to clean oil sludge inside the tanks instead of a traditional manual method. ATC is an advanced te... More...

Campus Affiliate Program Tools Showcasing Waste Management, Litter and Sustainability Efforts (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Cecile Carson ; Christine Flowers
Keep California Beautiful (KCB) has developed new campus affiliate program (CAP) using a web-based registration and metrics dashboard to report req... More...

First True Zero Waste Platinum Certified Academic Building (UC Berkeley) (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Jessica Heiges ; Lin King
Connie and Kevin Chou Hall is the first academic building to achieve US Green Building Council’s TRUE Zero Waste Platinum Certification. The ... More...

Metro Vancouver’s Disposal Ban Program and Electronic Surcharge Application (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Carol De La Franier P.E.
Learn how Metro Vancouver, a regional district in British Columbia, Canada, manages a disposal ban program to divert readily recyclable or operatio... More...

Reducing Stormwater Level 2 Exceedances at Transfer Stations (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations

Speaker(s): Kim Braun
Do you manage a facility that is required to have an industrial generator permit? Have you been notified that your facility's pollutant loads a... More...

Six Most Forgotten Features at HHW Collection Facilities (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations, Recycling Operations

Speaker(s): David Nightingale CHMM, S.C.
Find out what solid waste managers and design professionals most often fail to consider when designing new or upgrading Household Hazardous Waste c... More...

Solving for Waste: Implementing GIS Tools to meet Municipal Challenges (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations

Speaker(s): Stephen Gushue
As municipalities facing a growing list of challenges to balance both the needs of their citizens and the constraints of their budgets, more innova... More...

Successful Integration of Waste Management Systems in Sustainability Curriculum (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Claire Burch ; Heather Stelter Life Cycle Analysis
Sustainability in higher education very rarely incorporates waste management and sustainable waste management practices in the curriculum of course... More...

Using Data Analytics to Evaluate Solid Waste Programs (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Breanna Buswell ; Justeen Cook
Most municipalities now collect data, but what is being done with all that information? The City of Phoenix is using real-time data collection tech... More...

We’re Safe, so You're Safe (Room Exhibit Hall Innovation Cafe)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Safety

Speaker(s): Michael Prado
This presentation will encompass what waste industry safe practices are in place to keep the public safe, with a focus on providing education of sa... More...

Young Professionals Annual Meeting (Room 128AB)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Young Professionals

Meet fellow YPs and participate in a group discussion about the upcoming year, brainstorm new ideas, and offer feedback, while also receiving updat... More...

Collection and Transfer Technical Division Happy Hour (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 401)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations

You will enjoy hearing about waste industry best practices, new technology, and cutting-edge equipment. Meet the CT Division leadership team. Get i... More...

Landfill Management Technical Division Leachate and Liquids Management Committee (Room 127C)

22 Oct 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ivan Cooper, Committee Chair Dial-ins and roll call Welcome and opening remarks by the Chairperson Introduction of the SWANA PFAS wiki ( ... More...

A.I. + Robotics in the Real World (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 736)

22 Oct 19
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Ellen Murray Howe
A.I. powered robotics have rapidly grown into its own technology category for waste management and recycling facilities. Facility operators are rea... More...

Not Lost in Translation: Tools to Communicate Technical Drawings to Your Landfill Crew (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 433)

22 Oct 19
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Troy Kechely P.E.
For landfill managers and owners, airspace is their most valuable commodity. Most modern landfills have some sort of development plan (i.e., fill s... More...

California’s SB 1383: Effects of Changes in Organic Waste Disposal (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 501)

22 Oct 19
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Alex Stege
How will California’s Senate Bill 1383 affect future organic waste disposal rates and methane generation from the state’s active landfi... More...

Phoenix Rising: Solar Development on Landfills (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 710)

22 Oct 19
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Drew Lent
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and several states are actively promoting solar energy development on more than 10,000 closed lan... More...

How Data and IoT Can Help You Prevent Odor Issues (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 842)

22 Oct 19
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Alex Zamudio MBA
Maintaining "good neighbor" status is difficult when nearby residents are affected by nuisances like odor, noise, and dust from disposal ... More...

Save On Maintenance and Fuel with Electrified Engine Cooling Systems. (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 603)

22 Oct 19
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Todd Kangas
This session will offer a review and education on how this new technology of an electric engine cooling system with fully reversible fans can virtu... More...

How Data and Smart Devices Transform MSW Collection to Sustainable Service (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 831)

22 Oct 19
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Recycling Operations

Speaker(s): Umutcan Duman
Traditional MSW collection and operation management with static data is no longer responding to the communities' and business’s needs. Du... More...

Lights, Camera, Action: Decrease Contamination (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 714)

22 Oct 19
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Joe Giudice ; Scott Pasternak ; Ramona Simpson, MPA ; Robert Smouse
While we know there’s too much contamination in our communities’ recycling carts, many cities and counties have struggled with implemen... More...

Waste Conversion and Energy Recovery Technical Division meeting (Room The Oasis)

22 Oct 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations

Visit with leaders of the newly renamed Waste Conversion and Energy Recovery Technical Division (formerly the Waste-to-Energy Technical Division). ... More...

Discovery Series: The Importance of Storytelling (North Ballroom C&D)

22 Oct 19
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Dr. Travis May
Everyday businesses and individuals miss critical opportunities to connect with their audiences in powerful and profitable ways because they lack a... More...

Landfill Compactor Cleats–Big Pieces into Little Pieces Equals Density (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 811)

22 Oct 19
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations

Speaker(s): Dave Little
Demonstrate importance of having good cleats in correct pattern that matches your waste stream. More...

Route Management for Waste Collection (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 110)

22 Oct 19
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Disposal Operations

Speaker(s): Tom Saraceno
Learn today's state of the art web-based tools that manage daily route planning, real-time status of all routes, driver safety solutions and ot... More...

Clowns, Playgrounds and Payouts: Incentivizing Multi-family Recycling (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 404)

22 Oct 19
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Christine Roarke ; Debra Sheintoch
DSNY and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) have worked together to bring NYCHA public housing developments into compliance with the City&... More...

Phoenix Rising: Solar Development on Landfills (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 710)

22 Oct 19
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Drew Lent
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and several states are actively promoting solar energy development on more than 10,000 closed lan... More...

Energy Strategies to Maximize Your Bottom-line while Contributing to a Circular Economy – Operational Perspective (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 220)

22 Oct 19
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Matt Haakenstad ; Edward Howard ; Susan Walker
We will explore ways that waste to energy facilities are taking advantage of opportunities in the energy markets, including case study examples. Th... More...

The Cancellation of the Airbus 380 and the National Sword: What Can We Learn (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 418)

22 Oct 19
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Patrick Tierney
The news this year included the cancellation of the largest airplane in the world after leading airlines dropped it. It also included coverage of C... More...

Developing a More Strategic Leadership Style (Room 122C)

22 Oct 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Eric Aubrey ; suzanne Peterson
As the world continues to change at a rapid pace, it’s imperative for even the most senior leaders to “show up” with a more strat... More...

Getting to Yes! Strategies in Effective Labor Management (Room 124)

22 Oct 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Jennifer Grondahl ; Felipe Moreno
In Phoenix, working effectively with labor unions to address workplace challenges has led to "win-win" solutions. This session helps indu... More...

Safety Summit: Implementing a Comprehensive Safety Program (Room 127AB)

22 Oct 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Safety

Speaker(s): Kasem Cornelius ; Brian Haney ; Jerry Schuber
Safety isn’t just a slogan. It requires planning, practical standard operating procedures, and regular safety training. But many facilities d... More...

Storytelling Discovery Series: Mastering the Art of Storytelling (Room 122)

22 Oct 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Susan Alexander ; Patrick Carroll ; Lisa Coelho ; Manuel Hernandez P.E., BCEE ; Elizabeth Roe ; Catelyn Scholwinski S.C.
Mastering the art of storytelling… sounds challenging, but it’s actually quite simple. Demystifying the myth that you must be born wit... More...

Take My Job, Please! (Room 128)

22 Oct 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Young Professionals

Speaker(s): Tiffany Dunn ; Kyle Foreman ; Tiana Lightfoot Svendsen S.C. LEED AP, MA ; Ramona Simpson
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! You love your job and think waste management is the greatest industry in the world. But how do you ignite your professio... More...

The Future of Recycling: The Role of Chemical Recycling and Transformational Technologies (Room 121)

22 Oct 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Recycling Operations

Speaker(s): Priyanka Bakaya ; Brandie Barrett ; Felice Ana Denia ; Shikha Gupta ; Paula Luu ; Richard Schofield, P. Eng, M. Eng ; Tim Shestek
As technologies that purify, decompose and convert plastics scale, municipalities and MRFs could have new end markets for their post-consumer plast... More...

Unlocking Capital for Innovative Solid Waste Facilities (Room 126)

22 Oct 19
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Catherine Chertudi ; Tyler Kalachnik ; Jandra Lubovich ; Alicia Marseille ; Cody Marshall ; Bob Milligan ; Tricia Tiedt
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Landfill Management Technical Division Bioreactor Committee (Room 127C)

22 Oct 19
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mark Hudgins, Committee Chair More...

WASTECON Registration (North Ballroom Lobby - Phoenix Convention Center)

23 Oct 19
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
If you have pre-registered, please pick up your WASTECON or SWANA Training Badge prior to attending your first event. On-site registration may b... More...

SWANA Training Center @ WASTECON 2019 (Day 3 of 3) (Room Hyatt Regency Phoenix Third Floor)

23 Oct 19
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Featuring six, three-day courses, the SWANA Training Center delivers training you can use to tackle the challenges you face daily; keep your facili... More...

Discovery Series: Making a Big Bet on the Future (North Ballroom C&D)

23 Oct 19
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Rebecca Ryan
If you had to bet your retirement savings on the future of the solid waste industry, where would you place your bet? On autonomous trucks? On consu... More...

Discovery Series: Reimagine Phoenix (North Ballroom C&D)

23 Oct 19
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Executive Management, Recycling Operations, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Priyanka Bakaya ; Alicia Marseille ; Rob Potts ; Corinne Rico ; Ginger Spencer
We know that pursuing a circular economy is good for the environment and society, as well as the economy, and research has indicated that community... More...

Building Smart Solutions to Complex Problems (Room 126)

23 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Executive Management, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Eric Aubrey ; Jon Miller MG (Ret)
The ASU Decision Theater comes to WASTECON for a demonstration of a green waste decision using the vast data simulation modeling that this program ... More...

Major Developments in Solid Waste Facility Regulations (Room 124)

23 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Disposal Operations, Executive Management, Sustainable Resource Management

Speaker(s): Matthew Stutz ; Patrick Sullivan ; Niki Wuestenberg
Making sense of the ever-changing landscape of air quality and greenhouse gas regulations affecting landfills, an expert panel provides a comprehen... More...

Our Circular Economy: Transforming Ideas into Action (Room 122AB)

23 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Executive Management

Speaker(s): Brandie Barrett ; Rajesh Buch ; Gena McKinley ; Corinne Rico ; Stephen Simmons
Pursuing a circular economy is good for the environment, society and the economy. Research indicates that community-scale development is ideal for ... More...

PFAS Management Considerations for Landfill Managers (Room 128)

23 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Disposal Operations, Executive Management

Speaker(s): Ivan Cooper P.E., BCEE ; Nikki Delude Roy P.G. ; Samuel Nicolai ; Margie Ring
Since every landfill sampled has PFAS in one or more media, including soil, groundwater, leachate and airborne emissions, PFAS presents a growing p... More...

Safety Summit: Catching Fire — How to Reduce Risk and Handle Facility Fires Safely (Room 121AB)

23 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Safety

Speaker(s): Hilary Gans ; Thomas Parker ; Kevin Roche
The frequency of fires in the solid waste industry is a huge threat to both safety and financial viability. Whether it’s from lithium ion bat... More...

Safety Summit: Steps for Tracking Safety and Preventing Trends from Becoming the Norm (Room 127AB)

23 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Safety

Speaker(s): Jessie Atencio
While it’s easy to get lost in the weeds when it comes to improving your operation's safety record, rest assured that you are not alone w... More...

Mastering the Job Interview: Tips and Techniques for Candidates and Interviewers (Room 127C)

23 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Executive Management, Young Professionals

Speaker(s): Barry Shanoff Esq.
You found an awesome job and get a call from a real live person who wants to meet with you. Congrats! But the work has just begun—for you and... More...

Update Your Professional Headshot (Room Exhibit Hall Booth 133)

23 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Executive Management

Stop by the new Professional Headshot Station in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday afternoon and get your updated free photo emailed to you.  SWAN... More...
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