JOIN US IN CORALVILLE OCTOBER 2-4!This three-day conference includes diverse tours, a top-notch tradeshow, awesome networking opportunities and relevant education sessions.

INSPIRATIONDamon Carson, owner & founder of repurposedMATERIALS

Discover how this company takes a waste stream and gives it a second life. A street sweeper brush becomes a backscratcher for cattle or a fire hose gets new life as a boat dock fender.

RECYCLINGSusan Collins, president of the Container Recycling Institute

Learn about the environmental and economic impacts of Iowa’s bottle bill and what other states have done to improve their legislation.

LEGISLATIONMichelle Hurd, president of Iowa Grocery Industry Association

Discuss the ins and outs of Iowa’s Bottle Bill and how it affects the grocery industry. Questions for this panel discussion can be submitted ahead of time.

REUSENancy Lo, Hennepin County Department of Environment and Energy

Hear about Fix-It Clinics, which teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills to reduce the number of repairable objects thrown away.

COMMUNICATIONAlan Feirer, Group Dynamic

An encore to his popular communication and strategy sessions last year, learn how to turn conflict resolution into productive conflict.

Plus, sessions on• Alternative cap designs and materials• Processing: do it yourself, partner or go regional?• Methodologies for managing and minimizing leachate• Food waste reduction and composting efforts in Iowa• Operational fill plans and wet weather operations• Curbside efficiency using apps and rewarding good

recyclers: Iowa case studies • Evolving recycling goals to include GHG emissions• 2017 statewide waste characterization results• Incorporating technology into operations

REGISTER NOW! Early registration discount thru August 11!

Management Conference IOWA RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE

UNESCO Cityof Literature

OCT. 2-4, 2017Iowa City

Top photo credit to: Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center300 East 9th StreetCoralville, Iowa 52241

Reserve your room by September 11Make your reservation for the group-negotiated rate of $114/night (parking and basic Internet included) at www.iowaconference.org or by calling 319-688-4000 and referencing the “Recycling & Waste” block.

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL

CONFERENCE SCHEDULEMonday, October 211 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Registration11 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibitor Move-in1-5 p.m. Tours5-7 p.m. Welcome Reception, Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, October 37:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration7:30 a.m. Breakfast8:30-10 a.m. Welcome Session & Keynote10-10:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens/Break, Exhibit

Hall10:30-11:30 a.m. Concurrent: Annual Meetings/

Roundtable Discussions11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon and Panel

Discussion1:45-2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:45-3 p.m. Dessert Break, Exhibit Hall3-3:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 3:30-6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open House3:45-4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 4:30-6:30 p.m. Vendor Reception6 p.m. Silent Auction Ends/ Live

Auction Begins6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes7 p.m. Evening Networking/Social

Events

Wednesday, October 47:30 a.m.-Noon Registration7:30 a.m. Breakfast7:30-8:30 a.m. ISOSWO Safety Committee

Meeting8:30-9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 9:30-10 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 10-10:15 a.m. Beverage Break10:15-11 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 11 a.m.-Noon Concurrent Sessions Noon-12:15 p.m. Closing

REGISTRATIONREGISTER NOW at www.iowaconference.org

Online registration for the 2017 conference is quick and easy. Go to www.iowaconference.org and click on the “Register” link. For assistance with registration, call our conference planner at 515-681-1026.

2017 Conference Registration Fees

Early Registration Discount (thru 8/11/17)Full Member Registration - $200Full Non-Member Registration - $250

Registration (after 8/11/17)Full Member Registration - $225Full Non-Member Registration - $275

Tours - $25

Visit www.iowaconference.org for a full listing of education sessions and speakers. (Sessions, speakers and tours are subject to change.)

TOURSAll tours are Monday, October 2 from 1-5 p.m. The cost is $25 and pre-registration is required.

THANKS TO OUR 2017 SPONSORSPlatinum

BronzeDubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste AgencyRyan Incorporated CentralWeikert Recycling Brown’s Heavy Equipment

Break/BreakfastAgru America Southwestern Sales Co.

Lanyards

Silver

Landfill/Operations TourVisit the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, Petersen Iron and Metal in Coralville, and the River Products Quarry and Recycling Plant.

Sustainability TourVisit several Iowa City area sustainability initiatives in practice: the City of Iowa City natural stormwater management at the South Sycamore Greenway, Johnson County sustainability solar panel array and local food farm, and the City of Iowa City and University of Iowa post-flood resiliency projects along the Iowa River.

Recycling TourLearn about Wal-Mart’s waste minimization plans and progress, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ food waste reduction and composting program, and scrap metal recycling at Muscatine Metal.

GoldCaterpillar Dealers of Iowa

Welcome Reception

NETWORKING &SOCIAL EVENTS

Golf OutingMonday, October 2Finkbine Golf Course, Iowa City8 a.m. and noon tee timesTo register, contact Brian Seals, bseals@wastecom.com, 563-388-1447

Welcome ReceptionMonday, October 25-7 p.m., Exhibit Hall

Awards LuncheonTuesday, October 311:30 a.m.

Vendor ReceptionTuesday, October 34:30-6:30 p.m., Exhibit HallLive Auction at 6 p.m. Food, beverages and last chance to visit with exhibitors!

EXHIBITORS, SPONSORSHIPS & ADVERTISINGWhether you provide services, products or equipment, the 2017 Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference is the place to be. For more information on the exhibit hall, sponsorship packages, or placing your ad in the conference program, call 515- 681-1026 or visit www.iowaconference.org.

Exhibit Hall Single BoothIncludes one full registration$475 through August 11$550 after August 11

Exhibit Hall Double BoothIncludes two full registrations$850 through August 11$1,000 after August 11

AUCTIONPlease consider donating an item to the silent or live auction at the 2017 conference. All proceeds benefit the ISOSWO Scholarship Fund and the IRA Education/Outreach Programs. For more information or to make a donation, call 515-681-1026 or visit www.iowaconference.org.

FIND US ON

Photo credit to: Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Photo credit to: Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Pub & Grub CrawlTuesday, October 37 p.m., Iowa City and CoralvilleEat, drink and be merry on the annual Pub & Grub Crawl in downtown Iowa City and the Iowa River Landing in Coralville. Network with colleagues while enjoying food and beverages.

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