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Annual Waste Workshop

  • Prince Conference Center 1800 East Beltline Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI, 49546 United States (map)

πŸ“‹ Event Schedule

10:00 – 10:30 AM
Registration & Exhibitor Interaction / Networking

10:30 – 11:30 AM
Special Waste Acceptance
Cathy Hardy, CHMM, Senior Manager, Waste Approvals, Waste Management

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch & Exhibitor Interaction / Networking

12:30 – 1:00 PM
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Update
Wade O’Boyle, Hazardous Waste / Liquid Industrial Byproduct Inspector, EGLE – Grand Rapids District Office

1:00 – 1:30 PM
PFAS Update
Paul Beach, Environmental Attorney & Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd

1:30 – 2:00 PM
Materials Management Planning
Christina Miller, Materials Management Planning Specialist, EGLE – Materials Management Division

2:00 – 2:30 PM
Dessert & Exhibitor Interaction / Networking

2:30 – 3:00 PM
Panel Discussion – What’s Causing Waste Approval Delays?

🌟 Event Sponsorship – $500

Benefits include:

  • Logo and active link in all promotional materials

  • Acknowledgement during the event

  • Exhibiting space

  • Complimentary workshop entry and food for two individuals

🌟 Exhibiting Opportunities

Receive:

  • One eight-foot skirted table and two chairs

  • Complimentary workshop entry and food for one individual

  • Additional attendees may register at regular rates

2026 WM-AWMA Corporate Sponsors: $250
All Others: $400

Later Event: April 23
Annual Spring Conference