2020 MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show

For the safety of our patrons and attendees, MassRecycle has decided to bring you the conference virtually over the course of two afternoons. Please join us on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Of course, we will be hosting a large audience of people from the Solid Waste & Recycling Industry:

Sustainability Coordinators | Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinators

Mayors & Town Managers | Recycling Committees | Haulers | Waste Service Providers

Environmental Consultants | College & Universities | Graduates & Young Professionals

Our next step is reviewing our previously-set agenda to make sure it is current and up to date. Stay tuned and we will post here as soon as possible.

Agenda

Waste Capacity In Massachusetts

How will the shortage affect municipalities, colleges & universities?
What solutions are being deployed today?

Solution #1 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Get EPR updates on mattresses and paint legislation. How will they work in the real world? Hear about lessons learn in writing good EPR from the industry and other states.

Solution #2 Organics: The low-hanging fruit to help remove tons from the solid waste stream. Hear about available resources for composting food waste, and opportunities for a closed loop with finished compost.

Solution #3 Repair & Reuse: Explore reuse and repair initiatives to reduce waste disposal, and save people and communities money.