The best of both worlds: integrating leadership strategies with technical innovations.
WASTECON庐 is the premier conference for public and private sector solid waste and resource management professionals, taking place October 21 鈥� 24 in Grapevine (Dallas), TX at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center.
Building upon a foundation of executive leadership, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to offer expanded programming at WASTECON庐 2024 with a wide selection of technical sessions on issues important to the industry. Participants can look forward to a program that includes:
鈥� Motivating and thought-provoking keynotes on topics such as impacts of climate change on the industry, building a culture of safety, and the future of extended producer responsibility.
鈥� Technical sessions on timely topics, including: landfill regulatory compliance, PFAS management, fire prevention, food waste management, policies to support recycling, disaster debris management, planning for rate increases, and much more!
鈥� Experiential Learning Tours:
- Behind the Scenes: VIP Tour of Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium
- Plastic Roads: Paving the Way to Sustainability Innovation in Action: Republic Services Plano Recycling Center
- Power and Precision: Inside the Peterbilt Factory
鈥� A brand-new course: Essential Leachate PFAS Treatment and Management Training for Landfill Professionals.
鈥� An exhibit hall that encourages conversations and connections with suppliers and other executives, including in-booth educational opportunities, and demonstrations delivered by sponsoring solution providers.
鈥� Networking time to make connections with strategic partners and colleagues in the industry.
Experiential Learning
Behind the scenes: VIP Tour of Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium
Experience the ultimate VIP tour of the iconic AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Explore exclusive areas such as the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame, Post Game Interview Room, and the Dallas Cowboys and Cheerleaders Locker Rooms. Meet the Head of Sanitation and learn about the stadium鈥檚 waste management practices, including a visit to the trash compactor room. Get an insider鈥檚 view of how this world-class venue handles sustainability and operations.
Innovation in Action: Republic Services Plano Recycling Center
Discover the future of recycling at the Republic Services Plano Recycling Center. This award-winning facility processes up to 250,000 tons of material annually with cutting-edge sorting technologies, including advanced optical sorters. Visit the expansive Learning Center, featuring interactive displays and a live stream of recycling operations. Get a behind-the-scenes view from the observation deck and learn how this facility is transforming sustainability efforts in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Plastic Roads: Paving the Way to Sustainability
Join us on a journey to the forefront of sustainable infrastructure with the Plastic Road project at the University of Texas at Arlington. Witness how recycled plastic is revolutionizing road construction, enhancing durability, and reducing environmental pollution. Visit the plastic road-testing facility and observe sections of the innovative plastic road that have withstood extreme conditions. Learn how this project is addressing climate change and promoting a circular economy.
Power and Precision: Inside the Peterbilt Factory
Step into the world of top-tier truck manufacturing at the Peterbilt Motors plant in Denton, TX. Experience the PACCAR Production System, which ensures every truck is built to the highest standards. Explore eco-friendly technologies and green initiatives that reduce environmental impact. See firsthand why Peterbilt trucks are renowned for their durability and quality, earning the title 鈥淏est in Class.鈥�
New SWANA Course: Essential Leachate PFAS Treatment and Management Training for Landfill Professionals
Increasingly, landfills can play a critical societal role in the management of PFAS wastes and concentrates and have a large capacity to sequester and store PFAS waste. This new course provides landfill personnel with the terminology and understanding necessary to engage with regulators, engineers, and vendors about leachate management and treatment options and requirements.
Attendees will learn about the drivers and consequences of the ever-changing PFAS regulatory landscape and how new and future regulations could impact their choices of management approaches and technologies selection. Landfill managers need to understand the management options and opportunities available to address the PFAS issue. This course provides the information and education needed to understand and evaluate the benefits, costs, and commercialization status of the numerous treatment technologies and systems that are available to treat leachate for PFAS removal on site.
Experiencing Grapevine
Grapevine offers Texas-sized fun in a small, welcoming community with an authentic, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a charming, walkable Main Street, lake activities, and year-round festivals and events, all within a 3-mile radius. Host city to DFW Airport, Grapevine is the ideal home base for exploring all the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has to offer. But with so much to do in Grapevine, you might not want to leave. Be sure to enjoy offers through Grapevine鈥檚 鈥淪how Your Badge鈥� program! Visit the Grapevine Vintage Texas Website to view special offers presented by local Grapevine businesses. Show your WASTECON庐 badge at any of these businesses and save!
WASTECON庐 offers the ideal forum for leaders and practitioners to converge, collaborate, and innovate for a sustainable future! | WA
This event is hosted by SWANA, the leading professional association in solid waste management. The association鈥檚 10,000+ members are professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy, and research. For more information and to register visit WASTECON.org.