About this Event
Join us for the 29th Annual Waste Workshop!
This in-person event will be held at the in Grand Rapids, MI. Learn about the best practices, regulations, and techniques for handling waste.
Circular Economy Approach: Hazardous Waste
Vimala Anishetty, PhD, Vice President/Senior Environmental Engineer, Fishbeck
A circular economy approach to hazardous waste focuses on minimizing waste generation, reducing the environmental impact of hazardous materials, and promoting sustainability by reusing and recycling hazardous substances. A circular economy seeks to extend the lifecycle of products and materials by integrating waste management solutions that reduce pollution and recover valuable resources. By applying circular economy principles, industries can reduce the environmental impact of hazardous waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainable practices across the value chain.
Lithium Ion Batteries: Technology With Both Risk and Reward
Tim Bremer, Vice President of Operations, Assured Emergency Services
Learn about the history, chemical composition, comparison of Lithium vs standard batteries, charge and capacity, battery testing ratings RL vs UL, storage and handling of both damaged and undamaged batteries for both private and commercial applications, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, thermal runaway events, transportation and storage of damaged EVs.
A Primer On Waste Characterization
Kerry Puzio, CHMM, Director of Regulatory Services, Taplin Group
The presentation will be looking at the in's and out's of Hazardous Waste and Liquid Industrial By-Product classification. Delving into all the different Hazardous Waste codes.
EGLE Division Update
We will also be joined by Wade O’Boyle, EGLE's Grand Rapids District Liquid Industrial By-products (LIB) and Hazardous Waste Inspector, for a division update including e-manifest changes. In addition, EGLE field inspectors and technical specialists will be on-site to answer any questions throughout the workshop, and there will be time for networking and exhibitor interaction during arrival, breaks, and lunch.
Presentations begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a networking luncheon at noon with the balance of presentations following.
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Event Sponsorship Opportunity for 2025 WM-AWMA Corporate Sponsors
Event sponsorship is $500 and includes exhibiting space (a $250 value). Complimentary entry to the workshop and food are provided for one individual (two if not exhibiting).
Exhibiting Opportunity
The fee for 2025 WM-AWMA Corporate Sponsors to exhibit is $250, non-chapter sponsors are $400. Each exhibitor will receive one eight-foot, skirted table and two chairs. Complimentary entry to the workshop and food are provided for one individual. Additional attendees are asked to register at the regular registration rates.
Corporate Sponsorship Program
If your annual support of the WM-AWMA chapter still needs to be paid, please email the sponsorship renewal form to [email protected]. Additional information about the sponsorship program can be found on this form, or feel free to contact Jill Kamp, [email protected], with any questions.
- Pay online, or
- Mail a check made payable to WM-AWMA to 5360 Prairie Home Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
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Refund requests will be accepted through 4:00 p.m. on March 5. No refunds can be provided after this date. Registrations after the 5th will be an additional $25/person.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Prince Conference Center and Hotel, East Beltline Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, United States
USD 40.00 to USD 500.00
