NNE SWANA

Solid Waste Association of North America

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As part of our Annual Meeting, which will take place June 11, 2024, at 8:00 am via TEAMS. We will vote on a slate of proposed Officers & Directors submitted for consideration by our Nominating Committee.

NNE Steve Parker Scholarship is now available. Please use the link below to access the scholarship application. If you have questions, please contact Amanda Wade @ 207-242-2939 or email awade@trccompanies.com.

Announcement – 2024 NNE Steve Parker Scholarship

Completed applications must be returned no later than May 1, 2024

Fellow SWANA NNE Members:

We are pleased to once again be partnering with the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) on the 10th annual “Talking Trash” Conference on Wednesday, April 10,2024. The meeting will include current topics in the solid waste industry in New England.  Additional information and links to register for the meeting can be found below.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Paul Schmidt

SWANA NNE President

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EBC 10th Annual New England Regional “Talking Trash” Conference

Innovation & Investment

The 10th Annual “Talking Trash” Conference will bring both Southern and Northern New England representatives to the table to share updates and build knowledge and insight into the waste management industry in the region. Roundtables of industry experts will discuss regional innovation in solid waste management and investment in new technologies and industry analysts will provide insight into recent mergers and acquisitions changing the business landscape in the region.

This event is a must-attend for waste professionals for both excellent networking and knowledge building. Attendees will turn insights learned at the conference into tangible strategies for their business.

Registration includes a networking lunch as well as the opportunity to tour UTEC’s Woodworking Social Enterprise where “young adults … are developing professional and socio-emotional skills to carve out better futures for themselves”.

Lunch is included with registration. Please email EBC with any dietary restrictions.

General Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (2.5 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the program.

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Networking: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Program: 9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m

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Location

UTEC

35 Warren Street

Lowell, MA 01852

 

Conference Agenda:

Consolidation within the Industry

  • Cole Rosengren, Lead Editor, Industry Dive

Setting the Stage: Investments in infrastructure and innovation

  • Michael E. Hoffman, Managing Director, Environmental Services & Waste, Specialty Distribution, Baltimore, Stifel

Innovations & Investments: Moderated roundtable

  • Patsy Sperduto, President, Boston Carting Services, LLC
  • Brian Card, PE, MBA, Senior Project Engineer, WIN Waste Innovations
  • Jonathan Murray, Director of Operations, Murphy Road Recycling
  • Al Sabino, Vice President of Acquisitions & Transportation, Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
  • Mark Van Weelden, Chair, EBC Solid Waste Management Committee; MA Area Asset Manager and CT Market Area Manager, Covanta

Lunch Break

Optional Site Visit to UTEC’s Woodworking Social Enterprise

Adjourn

Conference Schedule:

  • 9:00 a.m. – Registration & Networking
  • 9:45 a.m. – Conference Begins
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch
  • 1:30 p.m. – Optional Site Visit to UTEC’s Woodworking Social Enterprise
  • 2:30 p.m. – Conference Adjourns

Conference Moderators:

  • Debra Darby, CCP, TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, Manager, Organics Sustainability Manager, Solid Waste East, Tetra Tech
  • Amanda Wade, Vice Chair, EBC Solid Waste Management Committee; Solid Waste Program Manager, TRC Companies, Inc.
  • Thomas Mackie, Esq., Senior Counsel, Burns & Levinson LLP

Conference Planning Team:

  • Jackie Caceci, Tighe & Bond
  • Thomas A. Mackie, Burns & Levinson
  • Jeff Martirano, HDR
  • Michael Roether, Weston & Sampson
  • Al Sabino, Casella
  • Steven Sakakeeny, SAK Environmental LLC
  • Paul Schmidt, CMA Engineers
  • Mark Van Weelden, Covanta
  • Amanda Wade, TRC Companies