According to the WasteExpo Web site, www.wasteexposhow.com, the convention is the largest tradeshow in North America serving the $43 billion solid waste and recycling industry.
“Our mission is to organize an event that serves the waste and recycling industries – private sector, public sector and waste management processionals from all industries, companies large and small, from the United States and abroad,” the Web site reads.
Educational sessions will begin Monday, June 2, with the exhibit hall opening June 3. WasteExpo will feature several new educational seminars that include interactive learning opportunities, employee training workshops and business management techniques.
An educational track titled “Recycling in Today’s Market” will focus on issues unique to the recycling industry. It will cover topics such as collection, processing and disposal trends in e-waste; processing recyclables to retain quality and increase quantity; and balancing costs and revenues for variable rate programs.
Other educational tracks will address hauler-related issues, safety, general industry topics, landfill practices, employee/employer relationships, equipment and legal issues.
The exhibit space, which will feature more than 430 companies, will be organized into three product concentration areas: collection and transfer, landfill management and recycling/processing/composting. Special pavilions will also be designated for truck components and supplies as well as technology.
In addition to the educational sessions and exhibits, WasteExpo 2003 will also feature numerous special events. The annual invitational golf tournament, organized by the Environmental Industry Associations (EIA), will be Monday, June 2, at Timberlane Country Club. The golf package registration includes carts and green fees, food and beverages, driving range and transportation. Those interested in registration information should visit www.envasns.org.
The Mardi Gras-themed welcome reception will also take place June 2 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Riverside. According to WasteExpo, the event will prove a valuable networking opportunity.
The EIA will host its Inspirational & Awards Breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. June 3 at the convention center. Author Roger Crawford will provide the inspirational speech, which will address living life with humor and a positive attitude despite his physical handicap.
Among the other special events scheduled for WasteExpo 2003 are an International Reception for all attendees from outside the U.S., the Environmental Research and Education Foundation Annual Refuse Equipment Absolute Auction and Charity Raffle and a high school art competition which will feature crawfish created from recycled or reused materials.
Primedia Business Exhibitions, Stamford, Conn., produces WasteExpo. Those interested in more information or in registering should visit www.wasteexposhow.com or phone 800-927-5007.