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Conference Highlights:

  • Thorough assessments of municipal recycling systems in North America
  • Reports on the latest research
  • Comprehensive overviews of compelling legislative and policy options
  • Attendance by all the key players
  • Numerous networking opportunities
  • A tradeshow featuring the latest innovations and services

Who should attend Resource Recycling Conference:

  • Managers of local recycling systems
  • Recycling service providers
  • Processors and consumers of recyclables
  • Environmental organization executives
  • State and federal waste management officials
  • Potental investors

Schedule-at-a-Glance

For a full description of the agenda and sessions, please go to our "sessions" page.
Additional Workshops and Meetings - more information will be available soon.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26


8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Registration Open

9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Workshop - Businesses and Communities Leading the Way to Zero Waste

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Re-Trac Connect Training

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
NRC Outgoing Board Meeting

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
ROC Meeting

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Recycling Innovators Forum and Competition

(Presentations 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Reception 4:30 - 6:00pm, Winners Announced 5:15pm)


2:30 PM to 7:00PM
Exhibitor Setup

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NRC Membership Meeting




TUESDAY, AUGUST 27


7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Registration Open

8:00 to 8:30 PM
Continental Breakfast

8:30 to 10:00 AM
Plenary Session I

10:00 to 10:45 AM
Morning Refreshment Break and Opening of the Tradeshow

10:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Plenary Session II

12:15 to 1:30 PM
NRC New Board Meeting

12:15 to 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch

1:15 to 1:30 PM
Break in the Exhibit Hall

1:30 to 3:00 PM
Concurrent Session A
Concurrent Session B

3:00 to 3:30 PM
Afternoon Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall

3:30 to 5:00 PM
Concurrent Session C
Concurrent Session D

5:15 to 7:00 PM
Conference Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Musical Entertainment



WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28


7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration Open

8:00 to 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:30 to 10:00 AM
Plenary Session III

10:00 to 10:30 AM
Morning Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Plenary Session IV

12:00 to 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch

12:00 to 4:00 PM
KAB Symposium

12:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Exhibitor Breakdown

1:00 to 2:30 PM
Plenary Session V



*Schedule is subject to change without notice. All conference sessions will be held between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm on August 27th and 8:00 am – 2:30 pm on August 28th.