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.
đź“‹ 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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đź“Ś 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].
đź’ł 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
