Southern hospitality: Atlanta welcomes the solid waste industry as the host city for WasteExpo 2007.After hosting 2006 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , WasteExpo planners have arranged a return to the Southeast in 2007, holding its annual gathering of the solid waste industry in Atlanta from May 7-10. The conference and exhibition usually draws a crowd of between 11,000 and 12,000 attendees, including exhibitors and media. In addition to three days of educational conference programming, WasteExpo has some 500 exhibitors on hand displaying the latest industry products and services. IN SESSION. The conference portion of the program runs May 7-9. The event's organizers strive to put programming together that appeals to the wide variety of WasteExpo attendees. This is no small feat given the diverse nature of the event, which draws attendees from both the public and private sectors of the industry. This year, conference sessions touch on a number of timely issues facing the solid waste industry, from recycling to landfill operations to every day business decisions like employment and pricing of commercial services. Attendees from the recycling end of the business have many sessions to keep their interest. Conference sessions are scheduled that cover many major commodity markets, including steel, paper, glass and plastic. The growing market segment of construction and demolition recycling is also scheduled to be discussed in its own session the afternoon of Monday, May 7. A kickfoff commodities session will include remarks from Recycling Today staff member Dan Sandoval on the secondary fiber markets. The conference also examines larger trends in the recycling industry. Patrick Fitzgerald This article is about the United States Attorney who investigated the Plame affair. For the British singer-songwriter, see Patrik Fitzgerald. For the Northwestern University football head coach, see Pat Fitzgerald. Patrick J. of RecycleBank and Steve Thompson Steve Thompson or Steven Thompson may be:
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Tuesday morning, May 8, attendees have the chance to participate in a roundtable discussion with some recycling industry insiders to examine recycling from the businessperson's perspective. Michael Benedetto Michael Benedetto is a Member of the New York State Assembly representing the 82nd Assembly District, which is located in the Northeast Bronx. After a 35-year teaching career at the elementary and secondary school level, he was first elected to the State Assembly in 2004. , Tidewater tidewater, in U.S. history, that part of the Atlantic coastal plain between the shoreline and the farthest upstream points in rivers reached by oceanic tides. In many cases the fall line is given as the western boundary. Fibre Corp. Recycling; Ben Harvey Ben Harvey is an American radio and TV host, most well-known for his popular evening radio show on (the now defunct) 92.3 K-Rock in New York City. He is now a host for here! Networks. , E.L. Harvey & Sons Inc.; and John Pausma, Homewood Disposal Service Inc., along with moderator moderator - A person, or small group of people, who manages a moderated mailing list or Usenet newsgroup. Moderators are responsible for determining which email submissions are passed on to the list or newsgroup. Chaz Miller of the National Solid Wastes Management Association are on hand to discuss how they deal with employment issues, stream management, equipment and vehicle decisions, collection, community and government relations and competition while trying to run a profitable, successful operation. Kate Krebs of the National Recycling Coalition (NRC NRC abbr. 1. National Research Council 2. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Noun 1. NRC - an independent federal agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants ) also informs attendees of the coalitions efforts to reinvigorate re·in·vig·o·rate tr.v. re·in·vig·o·rat·ed, re·in·vig·o·rat·ing, re·in·vig·o·rates To give new life or energy to. re recycling at a session entitled "Rebranding Recycling" on Tuesday afternoon. Attendees with an interest in electronics recycling are encouraged to attend the E-Waste Breakfast and Forum on Wednesday, May 10, a new feature for 2007. Following breakfast, a panel that includes Carole Cifrino, state of Maine; Jason Linnell, National Center for Electronic Recycling; Hillary Miller, state of Maryland; Shirley Willd-Wagner, state of California; Joe Aho, Recycle America; Andrew McManus, Metech Group; Joe Nardone, Amandi Services; and others discuss successful programs for managing end-of-life electronics and recycling electronic scrap material. In addition to the conference programming, WasteExpo attendees also have access to the exhibit hall, which features the latest products and services of some 500 exhibitors. DISPLAY CASE. This year, the event's organizers have added more conference sessions on Monday to give attendees more time to walk the show floor on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. With more than 500 exhibitors, it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a that can be well spent. To guide attendees to the newest products, WasteExpo features a 2007 New Product Showcase that includes new products and services from Allegheny Paper Shredders Paper shredders are used to cut paper into very fine strips or tiny paper chips. Government organizations, businesses, and private individuals use shredders to destroy private, confidential, or sensitive documents. , American Rolloff, Harris Waste Management Group and Marathon Equipment, among others. The New Products Showcase gives product descriptions and manufacturer booth information and can be found online at www.wasteexpo.com/attendees/New_Products_Showcase. WasteExpo 2007 will be May 7-10 at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta. It is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States at 1.4 million ft2 (130,000 m2) and hosts more than a million visitors each year. . More information, including the most up-to-date session and speaker information and how to register, is available at www.wasteexpo.com. SESSION SCHEDULE MONDAY MAY 7, 2007 Glass, Steel and Paper Recycling Paper recycling is the process of recovering waste paper and remaking it into new paper products. There are three categories of paper that can be used as feedstocks for making recycled paper: mill broke, pre-consumer waste, and post-consumer waste. : A Market Outlook 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. 10 Secrets to Improve Profitability 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Navigating the Internet for the Waste Industry 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Trends in Alternative and Renewable Energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. from Waste 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Landfill Operations for Managers 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sustaining Plastics Recycling 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Don't Hire a Crook 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Noise Ninjas: Lowering the Decibels on Complaints 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Emerging Industry Markets for Residual Wastes 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. New Diesel Fuel and Emission Rules: 2007 and Beyond 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. C & D Recycling 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Hall of Famer: Felix "Andy" Crawford 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Considerations in Siting and Operating Transfer Stations 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Bird Flu bird flu: see influenza. bird flu or avian influenza viral respiratory disease, mainly of birds including poultry and waterbirds but also transmissible to humans. 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Breathing Life Back into Recycling 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Asset Management to Improve Your Bottom Line 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Hauler Displacement and Just Compensation 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Removing Used Needles from Garbage 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. TUESDAY MAY 8. 2007 The Business of Recycling: A Roundtable Discussion 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Keeping Good People 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Stay Ahead of the Curve: People-Based Safety 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Pricing Commercial Services 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Be Safe, Be Proud: Basic Safety Awareness for Supervisors 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Responding to Recycling RFPs 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Leadership on the Line: Lessons from the Trenches 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Train the Trainer for Better Safety Performance 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Rebranding Recycling 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Enforcing Company Policies and Improving Employee Performance 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. New Safety Standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. and How They Apply to You 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 2007 E-Waste Breakfast and Forum 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Industry Perspectives from Wall Street 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Flow Control Update 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Roadside Inspections 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Effective Fleet Management 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Listening to Your Customers 10:30 a.m.-11:45 am. Options in GPS and Other Tracking Devices 10:30 am.-11:45 a.m. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the regular sessions May 7-9, WasteExpo also offers other educational opportunities. Attendees are welcome to take part in three box lunch discussions addressing timely industry issues. Topics include: * Monday: New Diesel Fuel and Emission Rules: 2007 and Beyond * Tuesday: Be Safe, Be Proud: Basic Safety Awareness for Supervisors * Wednesday: Union Free Operations Two workshops are also available: * Landfill Operations for Managers on Monday * Pricing Commercial Services on Tuesday The Author is associate editor of Recycling Today and can be contacted at jgubeno@gie.net. |
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