This conference has been designed for...

Business and Industry Leaders
Municipal, County, State and Federal Officials
Institutional Representatives (Colleges, Universities, Hospitals, etc)
Not for Profit Organizations

Anyone who is involved in solid waste and recycling, from program planning and implementation, to education, technical assistance or facility operations, etc.

This conference will lay the foundation for any attendee who is seeking to establish support networks, information resources and cutting edge program applications.

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An exciting day-long tour of local industries and facilities is being planned as an educational opportunity for conference attendees.

Monday, June 11, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Departing via chartered bus from Holiday Inn City Centre 9:00 AM SHARP.

1. Caterpillar SS Assembly Plant, East Peoria, IL

2. USDA Ag Lab

3. Caterpillar Training and Demonstration Center

Returning to Holiday Inn City Centre by 5:00 PM.

$50 per person—includes transportation & lunch

Tour will depart via bus from hotel.

Also on Monday June 11, Each Host Organization will offer a separate and optional day long certification seminar or training workshop. The sessions will run concurrently and focus on Recycling, Enforcement and Technical topics respectively. Attendance is not restricted to the members of any organization. Any attendee may register for any session.

Cost is $75 for Members and $100 for Non-Members. (Includes lunch)

Monday Workshops:

Electronics Recycling Forum—IRA (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
1. Implementation of WA State Legislation: the Good, Bad and Ugly
2. Overview of IAER’s Certification Program
3. How Much Can We Handle?: E-Scrap Processing Capacity in Illinois

HAZWOPER Refresher Course - The course has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

USGBC LEED Basic Study Course—SWANA (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
So what's the LEED AP STUDY SESSION all about? Reviewing LEED 2.2 credits in the LEED-NC rating system and the things you've learned in the LEED Workshops so that you can take the LEED AP Exam. Successfully passing the exam allows you to be considered a LEED Accredited Professional. This seminar reviews the LEED NC Version 2.2 and the LEED 2.2 Reference Guide for those who are preparing to take the LEED Accredited Professional Exam.

 

An Evening of Fun and Games at "inPlay Peoria"

inPlay Peoria, 316 SW Washington, Peoria.

6:00-8:00 Buffet Dinner & Cash Bar

8:00-11:00 60’s and 70’s Theme Welcome Party, sponsored by City Carton Recycling

Hosted Bar and Music. 2 hr. unlimited game cards will be provided to those who wish to play in the 2 story inPlay arcade.

Casual 60’s Attire Highly Encouraged!!

 

Dr. Bill Rathje regrettably had to cancel his appearance due to health considerations. Dr. Rathje will make every effort to join us in 2008. Special thanks to Jerry Powell for filling it on short notice.

The U.S. Waste Management Landscape:
Changes, Trends and Predictions (PDF)

Keynote by Jerry Powell

The U.S. waste management and recycling industry is undergoing seismic changes. This will continue, with public and private officials to be called on in the next few years to do things differently. Will you be ready to address climate change issues? Where are we headed in terms of product stewardship concepts? Are the ideas currently being discussed sensible and feasible? In the conference's opening session, Jerry Powell will assess key trends and offer a handful of predictions on where waste management is going.
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This year’s conference features 5 concurrent sessions (3 on Tuesday; 2 on Wednesday) with 4 tracks in each to provide a wide range of attendee knowledge.

Session topics will be organized under the following Tracks:

Recycling
Technical
Enforcement
Sustainability

Educator’s Path: Each track will have a non-conflicting session designed for Educators

Concurrent Session Details (topics and speakers) will be posted on the Agenda page as they become available. (Click to see session info).

Awards & Scholarship Ceremony featuring:
IRA's Excellence in Recycling Awards
ILCSWMA's Distinguished Service Award
SWANA's Scholarship Announcement
National Recycling Coalition’s Rebranding Recycling Campaign

Rates are subject to change by date:

	MEMBER	NON-MEMBER
Tour (includes transportation & lunch)	$50	$50
Certifications/Trainings (Recycling, Techincal, Enforcement)	$75	$100
Full Registration Early	$175	$225
After 4/20	$200	$250
After 5/15	$250	$250
Tues Only Early	$125	$150
After 4/20	$145	$165
After 5/15	$165	$165
Wed Only Early	$75	$100
After 4/20	$85	$110
After 5/15	$110	$110

Member Rate applies to any current member in good standing of either IRA, ILCSWMA or IL Chapter of SWANA.

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