About this Event
Join us for the 30th Annual Waste Workshop hosted by the West Michigan Air & Waste Management Association!
This in-person event will be held at the Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids. Learn about best practices, regulations, and techniques for handling waste while networking with industry professionals and exhibitors.
📋 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?
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🌟 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
- 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
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📌 Important Dates
- Refund requests accepted until 4:00 PM on March 17
- Registrations after March 17 will incur an additional $25 per person
We look forward to seeing you at this milestone 30th Annual Waste Workshop!
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🤝 Corporate Sponsorship Program
If your annual support of the WM-AWMA chapter is still outstanding, please email the sponsorship renewal form to [email protected]. For additional information about the sponsorship program, contact Jill Kamp at [email protected].
💳 Payment Options
Pay online, or
Mail a check payable to WM-AWMA to: 5360 Prairie Home Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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
