The New Mexico Recycling Coalition, the RoadRunner Chapter of SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) and the New Mexico Environment Department: Solid Waste Bureau will jointly host a bio-regional conference catering to the needs of solid waste, recycling and composting professional working in arid climates.

NMRC Members will greatly benefit from this regionalized conference with a greater diversity of speakers and networking opportunities.

SWANA members who have attended the past Arid Climate Landfill Symposium (held every 3-4 years), say that this is the most valuable SWANA conference in that it addresses their specific needs for arid climate and rural issues.

Don't miss the premier recycling conference in the arid states of the West and Midwest that caters to individuals new to the field & season recyclers alike!

Enjoy networking with recycling, composting and solid waste coordinators from cities, counties, state government, federal agencies, Native-American tribes, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and private businesses. The Conference will include tours of recycling and waste reduction facilities in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area, 18-20 concurrent educational sessions, a Monday afternoon Special Topic Roundtables, a Monday morning Golf Tournament, plus an expanded exhibit hall showcasing companies that provide recycling, composting and solid waste equipment and services, as well as the New Mexico Recycling Awards Ceremony.

Conference Registration Pricing:

Full Conference - Member Rate: $360

Full Conference - Nonmember Rate: $440

One Day Pass - Member: $170

One Day Pass - Nonmember: 200

Student or Elected Official Full Attendance: $85

Student or Elected  Official One Day: $55

Monday Evening Reception Only: $50

Tours: $25

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

formerly known as the Old Town Sheraton

Located in historic Old Town Albuquerque, the hotel is a block away from the Old Town Plaza with shopping, dining and entertainment. Plenty of free parking at the hotel.

800 Rio Grande Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Hotel On-Site Phone: (505) 843-6300

Please book your standard room at $129.00 plus taxes per night through the hotel at 877-901-7666 (press 2, then press 1). Rate is guaranteed until May 31 (extended). Mention "Managing Waste Conference"

Government Room Rate: $66.00 plus taxes ($74.42 total per night). These rooms must be booked through us and only a few rooms at this rate remain. Call today to reserve! Call Sarah Pierpont directly at 505-603-0558 to reserve your nights at this rate or e-mail her at skpierpont@yahoo.com .

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

If you would like to pay online for your exhibitor space or conference sponsorship, please use the Conference Registration form.

Secure Ballroom spaces available at $640 (only one space available in ballroom as of June 2), Hallway at $480 and NonProfit Hallway rate at $375. Each booth includes a full registration. Additional booth attendee registrations available at $150 per person. Outside Equipment Display in adjacent parking lot for $1/per square foot.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

New Mexico attendees to the 2006 "Managing Waste in the Wide Open Spaces Recycling Conference", who are certified operators of landfills, transfer stations, recycling facilities, and composting facilities may acquire CEUs to apply towards their recertification.  Nine credits will be offered with partial credit available for attending only part of the conference.

SWANA CEU Credits:

Out-of-state and New Mexican attendees can receive SWANA-certified credits for their attendance of this conference. Up to 10 credits per field will be offered in SWANA CEUs.

CEU Forms will be available at the conference and will be e-mailed out to attendees before the conference as well. You will be required to have the moderator at the sessions you attend sign and date the form.  

For more information contact Sarah Pierpont at (505) 603-0558 or skpierpont@yahoo.com