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
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
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 as they share strategies, innovations and lessons learned while bringing their new plants into operation.
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Networking Refreshment Break
Crystal Ballroom Foyer
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.
Speaker
Elliott Schneider
Manager of Environmental & Fleet Services, City of St. Peters, MO
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MRF Industry Standards Update
Crystal Ballroom AB
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.
Moderator
Tom Powers
Director of Safety – Plant Operations Support, RRT Design & Construction
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch
Crystal Ballroom C
1:15 PM – 2:05 PM
From Zero to 100: Startup and Commissioning a MRF (Operators Perspective)
Crystal Ballroom AB
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.
Speaker
Jerry Evans
DTL Maintenance Manager – Midway Division, Groot Industries (a Waste Connections Company)
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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.
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.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.
Speaker
Adam Lovewell
Process Engineer, Midwest Territory Sales, Van Dyk Recycling Solutions
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5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Closing Comments
Crystal Ballroom AB