Schedule of Events

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Registration Open
Regency Ballroom Foyer

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Attendee Meet & Greet Reception
Crystal Ballroom Foyer
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7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Registration Open
Regency Ballroom Foyer

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Networking Continental Breakfast
Crystal Ballroom C

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Opening Remarks
Crystal Ballroom AB
Nat Egosi
Speaker Nat Egosi President, RRT Design & Construction View Bio
Jim Keefe
Speaker Jim Keefe Executive Vice President and Group Publisher, Recycling Today View Bio

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM

Case Studies: New Plants
Crystal Ballroom AB
Discover how three state-of-the-art material recovery facilities (MRFs) operate through in-depth case studies focused on technology, material flow, recovery, milestones and challenges. Learn from representatives of Recology and Athens Services as they share strategies, innovations and lessons learned while bringing their new plants into operation.
Riel Johnson
Moderator Riel Johnson Vice President of Technology Optimization, RRT Design & Construction View Bio
Mario Gutierrez
Speaker Mario Gutierrez Vice President of Process Improvement, Athens Services View Bio
Logan Harvey
Speaker Logan Harvey Senior General Manager, Recology View Bio
Dom Luppino
Speaker Dom Luppino Senior Facility Process Manager, AMP View Bio

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Networking Refreshment Break
Crystal Ballroom Foyer
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Case Studies: Retrofits
Crystal Ballroom AB
Explore real-world case studies of successful retrofits at three material recovery facilities (MRFs). In this session, operators share how they've upgraded existing systems to improve efficiency, recovery, and safety, accept more materials and integrate new technologies.
Sam Holl
Moderator Sam Holl Facility Director, Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center View Bio
Josh Allen
Speaker Josh Allen Area Recycling Manager, WM View Bio
Charles Noble
Speaker Charles Noble Area Manager, Plant Operations, Republic Services View Bio
Elliott Schneider
Speaker Elliott Schneider Manager of Environmental & Fleet Services, City of St. Peters, MO View Bio

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

MRF Industry Standards Update
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From ANSI Z245 standards to operational best practices and inbound material specifications, you'll learn how aligning with these guidelines can improve safety, efficiency and material quality in your facilities.
Tom Powers
Moderator Tom Powers Director of Safety – Plant Operations Support, RRT Design & Construction View Bio
Bret Biggers
Speaker Bret Biggers Senior Economist, Recycled Materials Association View Bio
Sean Duffy
Speaker Sean Duffy Associate Senior Consultant, RRS View Bio
Susan Eppes
Speaker Susan Eppes Chair, ANSI Z245 Committee View Bio

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch
Crystal Ballroom C
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1:15 PM – 2:05 PM

From Zero to 100: Startup and Commissioning a MRF (Operators Perspective)
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Part one of this two-part session focuses on the critical role operators play in commissioning plants.  Learn best practices for ensuring a smooth and efficient commissioning process.
Nat Egosi
Moderator Nat Egosi President, RRT Design & Construction View Bio
Jerry Evans
Speaker Jerry Evans DTL Maintenance Manager – Midway Division, Groot Industries (a Waste Connections Company) View Bio
Alex Sandoval
Speaker Alex Sandoval Area Manager, Circular Services View Bio
Brent Shows
Speaker Brent Shows Area Recycling Director, GFL Environmental View Bio
Ronald Stearns
Speaker Ronald Stearns Senior Manager, Infrastructure Design, Republic Services View Bio

2:05 PM – 3:00 PM

From Zero to 100: Startup and Commissioning a MRF (Suppliers Perspective)
Crystal Ballroom AB
Part two of this two-part session focuses on the important role of suppliers in commissioning plants. As an operator, learn how to work with your systems integrator to manage equipment start-up and testing and ensure on-site support to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
Nat Egosi
Moderator Nat Egosi President, RRT Design & Construction View Bio
Benjamin Eule
Speaker Benjamin Eule Director UK & Head of Commissioning, Stadler View Bio
Mark Henke
Speaker Mark Henke Director, Process Improvement, CP Group View Bio
David Marcoux
Speaker David Marcoux Project Commissioning Coordinator, Machinex View Bio
Brandon Parrott
Speaker Brandon Parrott Project Manager, Green Machine View Bio
Josh Robbins
Speaker Josh Robbins Start-up Manager, Van Dyk Recycling Solutions View Bio

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Networking Refreshment Break
Crystal Ballroom Foyer

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Tangled Up: Best Practices for Capturing and Managing Film Plastics
Crystal Ballroom AB
Today's material recovery facilities (MRF) attempt to remove plastic film to keep it from becoming a nuisance and hindering operations, but is this a missed opportunity? This session explores the effectiveness of current film removal strategies and whether film could become a valuable, marketable material in the future.
Danielle Easdale
Moderator Danielle Easdale Director of Film and Flexibles Material Recovery, The Recycling Partnership View Bio
Matthew Botros
Speaker Matthew Botros Team Leader, Mechanical Recycling, NOVA Circular Solutions View Bio
Lindsey Walker
Speaker Lindsey Walker Recycling Outreach, Market Development and Commercial Accounts, Emmett County, MI View Bio

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The Heart of the MRF: Bunkers, Bins and Balers
Crystal Ballroom AB
Discover effective bunker and baler approaches to improve material flow, storage and bale quality in recycling facilities. Also learn design, operation and maintenance best practices to boost efficiency and adapt to changing materials.
Jim Marcinko
Moderator Jim Marcinko Vice President of Recycling Operations, WM View Bio
Thomas Brooks
Speaker Thomas Brooks Chief Technology Officer, Bulk Handling Systems View Bio
David Cain
Speaker David Cain Project Director, U.S., Stadler America LLC View Bio
Adam Lovewell
Speaker Adam Lovewell Process Engineer, Midwest Territory Sales, Van Dyk Recycling Solutions View Bio
David Marcouiller
Speaker David Marcouiller Executive Vice President, Sales Engineering, Machinex View Bio
Bill Weeden
Speaker Bill Weeden Assistant Manager, Electrical Engineering, CP Group View Bio

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Closing Comments
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Nat Egosi
Speaker Nat Egosi President, RRT Design & Construction View Bio
Jim Keefe
Speaker Jim Keefe Executive Vice President and Group Publisher, Recycling Today View Bio

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Networking Reception with exhibits
Regency Ballroom
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