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NEW YORK, May 21, 2020 — WasteExpo 2020, North America’s largest solid waste, recycling and organics industry event, today announced WasteExpo Together Online, a digital experience that will bring the industry together online August 10-14.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, WasteExpo 2020 has been cancelled. The event will return in 2021 and will take place April 26-29, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV. This is the first time in the events more than 50-year history that it has been forced to cancel the event. WasteExpo experienced strong industry support  and commitment  in the postponement of the event as it moved from May to August; however, the COVID-19 situation worsened nationwide, with New Orleans particularly hard hit. WasteExpo 2021 will offer an interactive conference program that dives deep into vital industry topics over four days as well as an Exhibit Hall. WasteExpo is co-located with the Waste360 Investor Summit and the Waste360 Healthcare Waste Conference.  

“Our thoughts are with those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and our priority is on the safety and health of our partners, exhibitors, speakers and attendees. We will miss seeing the close-knit solid waste, recycling and organics community in person in August, but we look forward to bringing the industry together through a digital experience worthy of the WasteExpo name,” said Mark Hickey, Waste360 Vice President. “We are reimagining WasteExpo digitally through WasteExpo Together Online to bring our audience together. The digital experience will take place August 10-14 and will offer timely content and a safe place to learn and do business online for personal connection, innovation discovery, product development and more. We will share additional information about the digital experience soon. We thank our community for their ongoing support. Stay safe and we will look forward to seeing you in person next year.” 

For more information on WasteExpo, please visit WasteExpo.com or follow WasteExpo on Twitter at @Waste_Expo.

About WasteExpo –Targeted to private and public sector waste management companies, organics management, recyclers, food waste management companies and manufacturers/suppliers from the U.S. and abroad, WasteExpo offers an interactive conference program that dives deep into vital industry topics such as recycling/landfills, fleet management/collections, organics, safety and food recovery over four days. WasteExpo also boasts a robust Exhibit Hall showcasing more than 600 exhibitors showcasing the latest industry solutions. WasteExpo is co-located with the Waste360 Investor Summit, the Waste360 Healthcare Waste Conference and the Waste360 Business Leadership Forum.  

About the Waste360 Group –The Waste360 Group harnesses the power of its many properties to serve the solid waste and recycling industry. The industry widely consumes this content in the form of websites, live events, online learning and digital opportunities and more and includes: Waste360.com, WasteExpo, The Global Waste Management Symposium and topical and timely eNewsletters including Waste360 Daily Wire. Waste360’s recently createdNothingWasted! Podcast features the rockstars of the waste, recycling and organics industryweekly for thelatest news and insights and the people behind the industry.For more information, visit www.waste360.com.  

Please note date has been changed from the original date of September 21- 23, 2020, due to conflicting schedules.

We will be going back to the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs.  Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and attendee registration will be open soon.

Check the ARC website often for updates.   If you have a presenter or a special session you would like presented, please advise the ARC office as soon

as possible as the conference committee will be meeting in the coming weeks to start making plans.

Please note new date:  August 10-12, 2020

WasteExpo is back in New Orleans, August 10-12, 2020 and you need to be there!

Join 14,500+ of your peers to see the latest innovations and technology in the solid waste, recycling, and organics industry in person on the Exhibit Hall show floor. Plus, a conference program that’s guaranteed to sharpen your skills to help you do your job better.

This year, ARC will be an allied partner for WasteExpo and we’ve secured this registration discount for you! Register with promo code VP48 for FREE Exhibit Hall Admission (a $125 value) and 25% off the Premium Package.

Click here to register and get your special pricing, visit  https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/AttendeeRegLoginServlet?evt_uid=616&PromoCode=VP48

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ARC’s Annual Awards Program recognizes individuals, organizations and industry leaders who have made a signicant contribution to the advancement of waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable materials management in Arkansas over the past year. This year, the 2019 ARC Annual Awards Program will be held in conjunction with the ARC Annual Conference & Trade show scheduled for September 30 – October 02, 2019, at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Announcement and presentation of the ARC awards will be made at a special ARC Awards Luncheon to be held during the Conference on October 1.

Click here to download the 2019 Awards Application or use the form below.

2019 Arkansas Recycling Coalition Annual Awards Application

Awards Categories:

• Government Recycler of the Year Award

  The Government Recycler of the Year Award recognizes a public employee, public agency, public institution or nonprofit organization that has taken a leadership role in the development and promotion of recycling as a viable waste management tool. Judges will be looking for a candidate who has implemented a successful Integrated Waste Reduction Program incorporating source reduction, reuse, recycling and sustainability; utilizes a comprehensive publicity/education program targeting residential and/or commercial sources within that community; has developed/implemented waste conscious procurement policies; purchase recycled/recyclable products for use in their administrative offices and/or operations; pursues an on-going marketing plan which continually considers the highest/best use for each waste stream; and a program that continually seeks innovative approaches to further expand waste reduction programs within the community.

• Recycling Education Program of the Year Award

  The Recycling Education Program of the Year Award is presented to the organization, school or individual that has established a proven Recycling Education Program, which offers an integrated approach incorporating source reduction, product reuse, recycling, and sustainability into a comprehensive educational program within a community or region. To further this cause, the ideal education program will include a comprehensive publicity/education curriculum targeting all age groups (including weekend or nontraditional work hours); will have recognized program success within the community or region by demonstrating positive long-term behavioral changes.

• School/College/ University Recycler of the Year Award

  The School/College/University Recycler of the Year Award will be given to an outstanding school, college or university that demonstrates a long-term commitment to waste reduction, recycling and sustainable resource use both in the classroom and as a means to manage the school’s waste. Judges will be looking for applicants whose current efforts include implementation of an Integrated Waste Reduction Program; a long-term commitment to fund that program; utilizes waste conscious procurement policies which include the purchase of recycled-content/recyclable products; implementation of a comprehensive education program to instruct students, facility, and staff about waste reduction and recycling efforts; an ongoing volunteer recruitment and retention plan; and student’s enthusiasm and ownership of the program.

• Individual Recycler of the Year Award

  The Individual Recycler of the Year Award honors an individual who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability in Arkansas over the past year. Judges will be looking for an individual who demonstrates professional leadership in the pursuit of an integrated approach to waste reduction, recycling and sustainability; who is a positive community role model and leads by example; seeks opportunities to promote recycling, sustainability and apply their experience/expertise within his/her community; uses innovative approaches to educate others; and has a willingness to share information and encourage other persons/businesses/agencies to implement a waste reduction/recycling program.

• Community Involvement Award

  To receive the Community Involvement Award, a business or organization must have met two (2) criteria. First, the nominee must be a positive community role model by routinely researching and utilizing source reduction, landfill diversion and recycling as the primary solid waste management approach. Secondly, this business must visibly promote recycling and sustainability within the community or region in which its facility is located. The ideal candidate will support city, county, regional or state recycling activities by being actively involved in the community’s waste reduction efforts; seek opportunities to promote recycling and sustainability efforts within the community; educate customers and peers about recycling; and encourage employees to take recycling efforts home.

• Corporate Recycler of the Year Award

  The Corporate Recycler of the Year Award recognizes businesses or organizations that have developed successful waste reduction programs which include source reduction, beneficial reuse, landfill diversion, sustainable recycling practices, and the purchase of recycled/recyclable products into their office and/or manufacturing operations. This award will not be given to a business that relies on recycling as its primary means of income. Judges will be looking for corporations who have implemented a successful Integrated Waste Reduction Program (source reduction, reuse, recycle, and sustainability, etc.) that incorporates an ongoing employee education program, adopted administrative policies that demonstrates its commitment to waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and sustainability; adopted waste conscious procurement policies for materials and supplies; and a willingness to share information and encourage other businesses to implement a waste reduction/recycling program.

Registration is now open!

This Summit is designed for Jr and Sr. High School and College Students, Teachers and Educators, but anyone can attend.

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