- Municipal recycling managers
- Public works directors
- Local, state and federal lawmakers
- Operations managers at public and private recycling facilities
- State and federal regulators
- Waste haulers
- Recycling equipment manufacturers
- Consultants and attorneys
- Environmental students, educators and advocates
- International recycling experts
RRC 2013 Chicago Photos by Jensen Larson Photography
Residential Recycling Conference
March 5-7, 2014
San Diego, California
Welcome to Residential Recycling Conference online. The RRC is a world-class business conference that gathers municipal recycling managers and executives from privately owned recycling companies concerned with the management and business of residential recycling.
Heading into its fifth year, the RRC consists of two days of presentations by the leading recycling experts in North America. Recycling officials and city leaders illustrate the high-quality speakers the RRC attracts each year.
In addition, benefits available to registered attendees include two evening networking receptions, daily continental breakfast before the general session and full access to the exhibit hall where lunch is served. Pre-conference activities include a tour of a local recycling business as well as continuing education classes administered by Penn State University.
Another highlight of the RRC is the awarding of the annual Green City Awards, which recognize municipalities that effectively communicate how their residents should participate in their respective recycling programs. Columbus, Eugene, Ore., and Beloit, Wis., are the 2013 winners of the Green City Awards.
We invite you to join us in San Diego for the 2014 Residential Recycling Conference!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
By focusing 100% on the best business practices for residential recycling, the Residential Recycling Conference provides an amazing networking environment
to learn more about this vital and growing sector. The RRC brings together:
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Session Descriptions
2013 AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE
Click here for a printable version of the 2013 Agenda.
| March 19, 2013 | |||||
| 8 am - 5 pm | Exhibitor Set Up | ||||
9 am- 12 pm |
CEU Course 401 - Recycling Education CEU Course 403 - Buy Recycled CEUs provided by Penn State & PROP |
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| 11:45 am - 4 pm |
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| 1 - 4 pm | CEU Course 401 - Recycling Education CEU Course 403 - Buy Recycled |
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| 6 - 8 pm | Welcome Reception, Kings Rosemont
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| March 20, 2013 | |
| 7 - 8:30 am | Networking breakfast, Grand Ballroom foyer |
| 8 - 8:30 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks Speakers: Dan Jameson, Brennan Lafferty, |
| 8:30 - 9:15 am | Keynote Address Speakers: Sharon Kneiss, Tonja Brickhouse Moderator: Dan Jameson |
| 9:15 - 10:15 am | The Evolution of Waste: Where We Were, Where We Are and Where We Are Going
Speakers: Frank Killoran, Karrie Gibson, Walter Willis Moderator: John Campanelli |
| 10:15 - 10:30 am | Refreshment break, Exhibit hall |
| 10:15 am - 1:30 pm | Exhibit hall open |
| 12 - 1 pm | Lunch, Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30 pm | Exhibit hall closes |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm | Truth and Consequences
Speakers: Nat Egozi, Geoff Rathbone, Jo Zientek Moderator: Dan Jameson |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | What Goes Up Must Come Down: The Commodity Roller Coaster
Speakers: Om Bhatia, Peter Wang Moderator: Kurt Blascoe |
| 3:30 - 3:45 pm | Refreshment break, Grand Ballroom foyer |
| 3:45 - 4:45 pm | Organics: Smells Like...the Future
Speakers: Dave Douglas, Susan Robinson, Bruce Walker Moderator: Pete Keller |
| 4:45 - 4:50 pm | Announcements |
| 6 - 8 pm | Evening Networking Reception, Hyatt Conference Center Foyer Sponsored by:   |
| 6:30 - 7 pm | Safety Style: It's All About Being Seen
Emcee: David Biderman |
| March 21, 2013 | |
| 7 - 8 am | Networking Breakfast, Grand Ballroom foyer |
| 7 - 8 am | Birds of a Feather, Grand Ballroom foyer Break out sessions: Communication & Education, E-Waste, Organics, Grants & Alternative Funding |
| 8 - 8:30 am | Laws & Regulations: Optional is Not an Option
Speaker: Chaz Miller |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | New or Improved: How to Engage Your Community in Your Recycling Program
Speakers: Angela Adams, Erin Miller, Travis Smith, Dexter White Moderator: Heather McNamara |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am | Building a Municipal Budget—and Beating It
Speakers: Kevin Bennett, Kevin Burns, Ron Gould Moderator: Devin Moose |
| 10:30 - 10:45 am | Refreshment break, Exhibit hall |
| 10:30 am - 2 pm | Exhibit hall open |
| Noon - 1 pm | Lunch, Exhibit Hall |
| 1 - 1:30 pm | Green City Awards Ceremony Prize Winners Announced |
| 1:30 - 1:45 pm | Closing Remarks |
| 2 pm | Exhibit hall closes
Conference adjourns |
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- Tour
- Course 401
- Course 403
- $119 each course
- $225 for both courses
- $119 each course
- $225 for both courses
Conference Speakers
Keynote SpeakerTONJA BRICKHOUSEPresident, Municipal Waste Management Association, Executive Committee, U. S. Conference of Mayors | |
Keynote SpeakerSHARON KNEISSCEO Environmental Industry Associations | |
 Conference ChairmanDAN JAMESONVP - Municipal Services & Government Affairs Republic Services Inc. | |
ANGELA ADAMS Recycling Coordinator City of Champaign, IL |
KEVIN BENNETT Senior Program Manager City of Lexington |
OM BHATIA Senior Managing Director Macquarie Bank |
DAVID BIDERMAN General Counsel & Safety Director NSWMA |
KURT BLASCOE Director of Materials Marketing & Recycling Republic Services Inc. |
 JOHN CAMPANELLI Editor Waste & Recycling News |
 DAVE DOUGLAS President VisionQuest Environmental Strategies Corp. |
 NATHIEL EGOSI President & CEO RRT Design & Construction |
 KARRIE GIBSON President Vintage Tech Recyclers |
 ROD GOULD City manager City of Santa Monica |
 PETE KELLER VP, Recycling & Customer Solutions Republic Services |
 FRANK KILLORAN VP, Business Development Pratt Recycling |
 HEATHER MCNAMARA Communications & Marketing Curbside Value Partnership |
 CHAZ MILLER Director NSWMA |
 ERIN MILLER Environmental Steward City of Columbus, OH |
 DEVIN MOOSE Director Shaw Environmental, Inc. |
 SUSAN ROBINSON Director of Federal Public Affairs Waste Managemente |
 TRAVIS SMITH Co-Founder and President V.I.P. Waste Services |
 BRUCE WALKER Solid Waste & Recycling Manager City of Portland, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability |
 PETER WANG CEO America Chung Nam, Inc |
 DEXTER WHITE Deputy Commissioner, Atlanta Public Works City of Atlanta |
 WALTER WILLIS Executive Director Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, IL |
 JO ZIENTEK Deputy Director City of San Jose |
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Electronics Recycling Tour and CEU Courses
Residential Recycling Conference attendees can take advantage of opportunities to learn and network before the RRC officially begins. Check out the Tuesday event extras below. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot.
E-Waste Recycling Tour
RRC attendees have the unique opportunity to tour a local electronics recycling facility operated by Vintage Tech, LLC. Their Plainfield Illinois location employs 128 people with operational space of 270,000 sq. feet. In 2012, they predict to process over 50,000,000 lbs. through this facility.
Vintage Tech, LLC is amongst the leading electronics recycling companies in the industry. As an e-Stewards, ISO 14001, and R2 certified electronics recycler, Vintage Tech guarantees the highest levels of compliance. From material processing, to data security, and transparent downstream flow, Vintage Tech provides an honest and committed stance to the customers they serve. Founded in 2005, Vintage Tech has provided innovation and continuous enhancement, processing technologies and material handling procedures.
PLEASE NOTE:
Photography is not allowed on the tour. Thank you for understanding.
Lunch and transportation to and from the Hyatt will be provided. Check-in is at 11:45 a.m., buses will depart at 12 p.m. and return at
4 p.m. Transportation is sponosored by CP Group.
Tour fee: $79
Register for the tour via the RRC registration form.
Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Recycling Education
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 1 - 4p.m.
CEU Credit: .3
Class participants will be provided with specific information, tools and strategies to help make their individual recycling
programs more cost-effective. This course will provide the recycling professional with tools to develop a well organized,
thoughtful, and appropriate educational program that considers the different cultures, socioeconomic
factors, and educational levels of the citizens of their municipalities. They will also learn how to maintain an efficient
and effective educational program. Upon completion of this course, participants receive a Penn State certificate
verifying .3 CEUs earned.
Course Fees:
Register for this class via the RRC registration form.
Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Buy Recycled
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 1 - 4p.m.
CEU Credit: .3
This class provides hands on information for recycling officials, purchasing officials & using agencies on buying recycled products. The discussion will include: why buying recycled products is important, legislation and content standards, price, specifications, and testing and west prevention. Upon completion of this course, participants receive a Penn State certificate verifying .3 CEUs earned.
Course Fees:
Register for this class via the RRC registration form.
Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Thank you for attending!
2014 Venue INFORMATION
Join us next year at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel and conference center March 5-7. Visit the hotel website here to learn more about this venue.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Welcome!
We want to make sure your experience as an exhibitor or sponsor is top notch. Please utilize the resources below to answer some of the most common questions about exhibiting at the Residential Recycling Conference.
Showcase Your Brand in 2013
Thank you for your interest in the Residential Recycling Conference. Exhibitor booth space and sponsorships are going fast so reserve your booth today. Please fill out the form below to get more information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the Conference Registration Fee include?
Registration includes complete conference materials as well as admission to the two-day general sessions, evening welcome/networking receptions, networking luncheons, refreshment breaks, continental breakfast, and admission to the exhibit area.
What's the hotel venue for the 2013 event?
The Hyatt Regency O'Hare is the host for the 2013 Residential Recycling Conference. The facility has been recently remodeled and is just a few minutes from the
O'Hare Airport.
Visit the hotel's website or reserve your rooms online.
Are there Continuous Networking Opportunities?
Yes. Get to know your peers during the welcome reception, the networking reception, scheduled refreshment breaks, the continental breakfast and during the networking luncheons. These interactive social functions are valuable opportunities for attendees to meet face-to-face and share thoughts and ideas during this conference setting. If you have interest in sponsorships for this event or exhibiting, send inquiries to Brennan Lafferty.
What are the benefits of becoming a Sponsor?
Sponsorship opportunities help you reach and influence a unique target audience of decision-makers during this event. Our fully integrated sponsorships include print media, web site exposure, and on-site event sponsorships of various functions: reception, luncheons, refreshment breaks and continental breakfast. Sponsors benefit quickly from continuous branding on conference marketing and promotional literature before, during and after the event. Plus, your company name and logo will appear on designated event signage during the conference. Sponsorships are the premier way for you to establish high visibility and new business opportunities throughout the two-day conference setting. If you have interest in sponsoring this event or exhibiting, click here, or send inquiries to Brennan Lafferty.
What is the Green City Award competition?
The Green City Award competition is about finding which communities have the most effective recycling education programs. Nominated communities send in detailed information on how they communicate which materials are accepted, how materials should be sorted and how they will be collected. Nominees are also asked to provide the data showing how these programs have impacted recycling rates and the community in general. Attendees have the opportunity to vote on the outstanding community finalists during the RRC. Winning communities will be announced on the last day of the conference. To learn more about this competition, click here.
Who are the speakers? Is there a preliminary agenda?
Click here to view the speaker roster and here to view the agenda.
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Are CEUs available for recycling professionals?
Yes, you can earn Professional Certification Credits by taking courses by Penn State University at the conference. The conference certification courses are offered exclusively to registered attendees of the RRC. Continue checking back as the details of our CEUs are available.
ABOUT US
Republic Services, Inc. provides recycling and solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Company's various operating units, including collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills, are focused on providing reliable environmental services and solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. For more details visit: www.republicservices.com..
Waste & Recycling News is a Crain Communications Inc. news organization based in Detroit, Michigan. Through its biweekly newspaper, events, website and e-newsletters, it reports on environmental management, specifically solid and hazardous waste, recycling and scrap materials. The newspaper is edited for and circulated to businesses and organizations involved in the recycling, disposal, collection, transportation and the generation and processing of waste. Waste & Recycling News is audited by BPA and has 45,000 print subscribers. For more details visit: www.wasterecyclingnews.com.
Waste & Recycling News also presents the Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference (CRWC), scheduled for Oct. 8-10, 2013, in St. Louis, MO. The CRWC is a world-class business conference focused on how executives can advance their organizations' sustainability issues while controlling expenses and maximizing profits. The CRWC will draw environmental executives at Fortune 1000 firms, business owners, waste generators, waste haulers, private recycler, equipment makers and more. For details, visit www.wasterecyclingnews.com/crwc.
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