Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2 - 3, 2024
Mystic Lake Center: 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372
The RAM/SWANA Conference & Show is the premier recycling and waste management conference in the Upper Midwest. Please save the date to join us at the conference at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake - a great opportunity for professional development, networking and on-site tours.
This conference is hosted entirely in person. There is no virtual attendance option.
27th RAM/SWANA Conference
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Attendee Registration Info
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME Any walk-in attendees must pay on site with a credit card.
Early Bird Rate Pricing (Through January 31, 2024)
Day 1 Only
Member: $180
Non-Member: $210
Day 2 Only
Member: $260
Non-Member: $315
Full Conference (Both Days)
Member: $380
Non-Member: : $455
Regular Rate Pricing (Starting February 1, 2024)
Day 1 Only
Member: $180
Non-Member: $210
Day 2 Only
Member: $315
Non-Member: $375
Full Conference (Both Days)
Member: $430
Non-Member: $515
Tour Pricing
$15 per Tour (1 Tour Allowed per Person)
Are you a student or GreenCorp member? We offer you a special rate! Please contact Emily Youngs at eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net for a discount code.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Minnesota Department of Health
This conference has received approval for up to 10 contact hours from Minnesota Department of Health. Day 1 equals 5.0 contact hours (Day 1 Tour/Tour Alternative equals 2.5 hours, Day 1 Afternoon equals 2.5 hours) and Day 2 equals 5.0 contact hours for in-person attendees.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
This conference has received approval for up to 9.0 contact hours from MPCA. Day 1 equals 4.0 contact hours (Day 1 Tour/Tour Alternative equals 2.0 hours, Day 1 Afternoon equals 2.0 hours) and Day 2 equals 5.0 contact hours for in-person attendees.
Hotel Accommodations
Grab Your Room!
RAM/SWANA has secured a room block for conference guests needing overnight accommodations. You may either book online at the link below, or call Mystic’s Reservation Center 24/7 at 952-445-9000 for assistance with booking reservations. Just mention that you are with the Annual RAM/SWANA Conference Block. Book your room before March 6, 2024 to be included in our room block and receive the special group rate. Rooms are booked on a first come first served basis.
Rate Availability: 04/01/2024 - 04/04/2024
Rate Includes:
- Complimentary Self Parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Sponsor & Exhibitor Info
Book Your Spot Now!
Sponsor and exhibitor support is crucial to our successful efforts in providing this vital connection of ideas, people, business, and education for solid waste and recycling professionals in the Midwest. Your involvement adds to the wide variety of industry knowledge at the event and is often cited as an attendee highlight. We hope you'll join us for another great conference!
EXHIBITOR SPACE IS SOLD OUT
Exhibitor Pricing:
Early Bird price through January 31: $505 Members of RAM/SWANA | $635 Non-Members
Starting February 1: $565 Members of RAM/SWANA | $690 Non-Members
SPONSOR SALES ARE CLOSED
Terms and Conditions
Cancellations received in writing on or before March 1, 2024 are fully refundable. No refunds will be allowed after March 1, 2024. Non-payment or non-attendance does not constitute cancellation. Notice of substitutions must be made in writing and sent to: eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net.
Member pricing is applicable only to current Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) or Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) members. If you can not verify your membership, you will be billed at the non-member rate.
The event location is accessible to persons with disabilities and persons who are wheelchair users. For individuals requiring accommodations, please contact eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net prior to the event.
By registering for the RAM/SWANA Conference, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or recorded, and such photography, video and/or recording may be used for reporting, promotion and advertising purposes now and in future development. You are not eligible for any form of compensation including but not limited to commissions, royalties, or product discounts.
Questions? Please contact Emily Youngs at eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net