Conference Focuses on New Frontiers in Recycling and Waste Management

Carbon credits, Maryland’s source reduction system and greening collection systems are three of the topics that will be addressed at the state’s largest meeting of recycling and waste management companies and agencies, according to the news release.

The two-day conference, held June 25-26 at The University of Maryland College Park, will draw private and public solid waste and recycling professionals from across the state to examine the technical and business issues while sharing innovative solutions. The conference is hosted by The Maryland Recyclers Coalition (MRC) and Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

John Skinner, executive director and CEO, Solid Waste Association of North America will present the keynote address on the “Climate-Waste Connection: How integrated solid waste management can help reduce GHG emissions” on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Skinner will discuss SWANA’s new “Energy, Climate & Waste Connection” initiative to increase the solid waste industry role in the creation of alternative energy sources that in turn reduce the effects of global warming and climate change.

“I am very pleased to be able to address the Maryland Recyclers Coalition and to explain how recycling and energy recovery from solid waste can make a positive impact towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” Skinner says.

In addition to technical sessions, the conference includes an exhibit hall showcasing products and services that support Maryland’s solid waste and recycling industry, and two plant tours. The tours will provide participants an inside look at the recycling and waste management in action at the LEED Certified Building on University College Campus and Chesterfield Farms Composting Facility.

Registration is available on-line at www.marylandrecyclers.org. Fees are $185 for MRC/SWANA members and $230 for non-members, and include continental breakfast and lunch for both days. Registration is available for single day attendance as well.