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Attendees get ready for the Ride & Drive Photo by Aaron Eckles
Waste Fleet Conference
June 25-27, 2013
Indianapolis Marriott East
The Waste Fleet Conference is a unique educational and networking experience designed exclusively for fleet managers like you. Whether you manage a fleet of municipal or private sector waste vehicles, the Waste Fleet Conference will provide answers, insights and contacts that will help you improve your fleet's performance. Waste & Recycling News and G-S Products co-organize the Waste Fleet Conference.
Who Should Attend
If you're a part of the industry in any of the following ways, you'll want to attend or exhibit at
the Waste Fleet Conference:
Registration
In celebration of the garbage truck's 100th birthday, the first 100 registrants will receive a free
hardbound copy of the anniversary issue. Be sure to take advantage of this special offer by
registering early.
What do you get with your registration? Benefits include: two days of keynote speakers and expert panelists, networking opportunities at two evening receptions with strolling dinner, complimentary continental breakfasts, buffet lunches, access to indoor and outdoor exhibits and a database of all conference registrants.
| Registration Type | Early Bird Registration Before May 31, 2013 |
On-Site Registration & After June 1, 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Attendee | $50.00 | $99.00 |
| Non-Exhibiting Supplier | $499.00 | $599.00 |
| Exhibitors & Sponsors | Comps per allotment | Comps per allotment |
| Additional Booth Personnel | $50.00 | $99.00 |
| Speaker/Moderator/Press | 1 Comp | 1 Comp |
Hotel Information:
We are pleased to announce that the Waste Fleet Conference is returning to the Indianapolis Marriott East for 2013. Reserve your room online at the special WFC rates. A Standard King/Double room is just $104 per night for WFC attendees until June 3, 2013.
Indianapolis Marriott East
7202 East 21st Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
Questions about registering?
Contact Rhonda Lubinski at rlubinski@wasterecyclingnews.com or call (313) 446-6090
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
2013 AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE
| June 25, 2013 | |
| 8 am - 5 pm | Exhibitor Set Up |
| 10 am - 5 pm |
Registration Open |
| 11 am - 4 pm |
Tour Autocar Join us at the Autocar refuse truck manufacturing facility in nearby Hagerstown, Ind. Transportation and lunch provided.
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| 6 - 8 pm | Welcome Reception, Courtyard |
| June 26, 2013 | |
| 7:30 am | Networking Breakfast, Registration Open |
| 8 am | Welcome Brennan Lafferty, Waste & Recycling News Gerry Martin, G-S Products |
| 8:15 am | Keynote Address Tom Miller, Progressive Waste Solutions Moderator: John Campanelli, Waste & Recycling News |
| 9 am | Life After Diesel: Alternative Fuels Roundtable
Curtis Dorwart, Mack Trucks Tim Hooker, Fyda Energy Solutions Paulina Leung, Emterra Group Christopher Logan, Clean Energy Fuels Mark McGrew, Parker Hannifin Moderator: Jeremy Carroll, Waste & Recycling News |
| 10 am | Privatization - It's Not as Easy as You Think
Robert Hartnett, City of Rolling Meadows, Ill. Moderator: Kerri Jansen, Waste & Recycling News |
| 10:30 am | Exhibits Open - Indoor, Outdoor and Ride & Drive |
| 12 - 1 pm | Lunch, Served in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:30 pm | Exhibits Close |
| 2:30 pm | Route Optimization
Cyndi Brandt, Roadnet Tony Esposito, C2Logix Moderator: John Campanelli, Waste & Recycling News |
| 3:10 pm | Safety For Your Crew and The Public
Dan Katt, Rumpke Consolidated Companies Mark Regan, Alliance Wireless Technologies (AWTI) Moderator: Kerri Jansen, Waste & Recycling News |
| 3:55 pm | Greening Your Fleet Kevin Campbell, City of Chicago Frank Jenkins, Motiv Power Systems John King, City of Columbus Moderator: Jim Johnson, Waste & Recycling News |
| 4:45 pm | Adjourn |
| 6 - 8 pm | Networking Reception Tailgate Party |
| June 27, 2013 | |
| 7:30 am | Networking Breakfast, Registration Opens |
| 8:00 am | Welcome Brennan Lafferty, Waste & Recycling News
|
| 8:05 am | Special Address
Gary Simmons, Casella Waste Systems Moderator: Brennan Lafferty, Waste & Recycling News |
| 8:25 am | Garage of Fame and Driven to Excellence Awards
John Campanelli, Waste & Recycling News |
| 8:45 am | Keynote Address
Rocco DiRico, New York City Moderator: John Campanelli, Waste & Recycling News |
| 9:30 am | Managing Your Fleet's Oil
Vince Polentes, Oil Purification Systems
Gary Simmons, Casella Waste Moderator: Jim Johnson, Waste & Recycling News |
| 10:15 am | Exhibits Open - Indoor, Outdoor and Ride & Drive |
| 12 - 1 pm | Lunch, Served in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:15 pm | Exhibits Close |
| 1:15 pm | Truck Lifecycles: Make It Part of Your Business Plan
Jeff Wilhelmus, Advanced Disposal Ben Kowing, SSAB Moderator: Gerry Martin, G-S Products |
| 2 pm | Free Money for Waste Fleets
Marshal Sulayman, Deloitte Tax Kellie Walsh, Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition Moderator: Jeremy Carroll, Waste & Recycling News |
| 3 pm | Passport Prize Presentations & Adjourn |
What to do at WFC
Tour Autocar
On Tuesday June 25 buses will depart the Marriott East for a traveling lunch and tour of Autocar's manufacturing facility in nearby Hagerstown. Waste Fleet Conference attendees have the opportunity to join the tour. Interested attendees can sign up during registration.
Cost for the tour is $25 which includes lunch and round-trip transportation from the hotel.

Ride & Drive
The Waste Fleet Conference features an experience you won't find elsewhere. You're not just going to see the latest waste fleet vehicles today; you're going to test drive them. Through a special initiative with manufacturers, the venue, and the city of Indianapolis, we can once again bring you a Ride & Drive event where you'll get behind the wheel of the latest vehicles in the industry. From the latest top, side and front-loaders to new LNG powered vehicles, the Waste Fleet Conference is the place to get behind the wheel of the latest waste vehicles available. The Ride & Drive in included in your conference registration.
- Exhibitor Set Up:
- Tuesday, June 25
- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Exhibitor Hours:
- Wednesday, June 26
- 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 27
- 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
- Exhibitor Breakdown:
- Thursday, June 27
- 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Conference Speakers
2013 Speakers
Keynote SpeakerROCCO DIRICO | |
Keynote SpeakerTOM MILLER | |
Conference ChairmanGERRY MARTIN | |
CYNDI BRANDT Director of Product Management Roadnet Technologies |
KEVIN CAMPBELL Manager of Fleet Services City of Chicago |
JOHN CAMPANELLI Editor Waste & Recycling News |
CURTIS DORWART Vocational Marketing Product Manager Mack Trucks |
TONY ESPOSITO President & CEO C2Logix |
BOB HARTNETT Asst. Director of Public Works City of Rolling Meadows, Ill. |
TIMOTHY M. HOOKER Director of Business Development FYDA Energy Solutions |
FRANK JENKINS Vice President of Sales Motiv Power Systems |
DAN KATT Loss Control Manager Rumpke Consolidated Companies |
JOHN KING Fleet Manager City of Columbus |
BEN KOWING Director, Business Development, Products and Applications SSAB |
BRENNAN LAFFERTY Publisher Waste & Recycling News |
PAULINA LEUNG Business Development Manager Emterra Group |
CHRISTOPHER LOGAN Director of National Accounts Clean Energy Fuels |
MARK MCGREW Sales Market Manager Parker Hannifin Corporation |
VINCE POLENTES VP, Sales Oil Purification Systems |
MARK REGAN SVP, Strategic Business Development Alliance Wireless Technologies (AWTI) |
GARY SIMMONS VP, Fleet Management Casella Waste Systems |
MARSHAL SULAYMAN Senior Tax Manager Deloitte Tax |
KELLIE WALSH Executive Director Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition |
JEFF WILHELMUS Midwest Region Fleet Manager Advanced Disposal |
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Exhibitors and Sponsors
Welcome!
We want to make sure your experience as a WFC sponsor is top notch. Below are some resources that will answer some of the most common questions about exhibiting at the Waste Fleet Conference.
Exhibit Hall Info
Showcase Your Brand in 2013
Thank you for your interest in the Waste Fleet Conference. Exhibitor booth space and sponsorships are available now so reserve your booth today. Please fill out the form below to get more information.
Fleet Manager Awards
Click a logo to learn more about these programs. Winners of the 2013 awards will be announced at the Waste Fleet Conference on Thursday, June 27.
2013 nominations are now closed.
The Driven to Excellence Awards honor the best fleet managers in the recycling, waste and sustainability industries. The awards are broken down into two categories, Public Sector and Private Sector, with one award in each category.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the Conference Registration Fee include?
Registration includes: two days of keynote speakers and expert panelists, networking opportunities at two evening receptions with strolling dinner, complimentary continental breakfasts, buffet lunches, access to indoor and outdoor exhibits and a database of all conference registrants.
What's the hotel venue for the 2013 event?
We are pleased to announce that the Waste Fleet Conference is returning to the Indianapolis Marriott East. Reservations at the discounted WFC rate are only available until June 3, 2013. After June 3 reservations will be available at the regular daily rate.
Visit the Marriott website to 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 intimate 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.
Are there any additional events to participate in?
Yes. In 2013, Waste Fleet Conference attendees have the opportunity to tour the AutoCar manufacturing plant, Monday June 24. Transportation will be provided to and from the hotel. More details will be posted soon.
What are the Driven to Excellence and Garage of Fame Awards?
The Driven to Excellence Award competition is about finding the fleet managers in the industry who have worked to improve the management of their company's fleet. The Garage of Fame Award is given to honor an individual fleet manager who has worked more than 5 years in the industry to improve his/her organization, how fleets are managed, and the industry itself. To learn more about these competitions, click here.
Who are the speakers? Is there a preliminary agenda?
The agenda and the speaker roster will be updated soon.
ABOUT US

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 hosts two other industry conferences. The Residential Recycling Conference, March 19-21, 2013 in Chicago, and the Corporate Recycling and Waste Conference, Oct. 8-10, 2013 in St. Louis. Please follow the links to learn about our other conferences.
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