2026 RAM/SWANA Conference | April 1-2, 2026 | Shakopee, MN

Day 1

• Hazardous Waste Track

• Recycling Track

• Solid Waste Track

• Waste Prevention Track

Day 2

• Organics Management Track

• Recycling Track

• Solid Waste Track

• Waste Prevention Track

2026 Solid Waste Operators Conference | February 18, 2026 | Saint Cloud, MN

• Landfill Operational Optimization - Marv Stroschein (Crow Wing County)

• Keys to Excellent Communication “When do I Need an Engineer” - Will Nicholson (HDR)

• Overview of the New General Stormwater Permit Impacts on Landfill Operations - Tonya Koller (Burns & McDonnell)

• Mixed Waste Processing - Mike Cook (Olmstead County)

• Food Waste Depackaging - Rutger Zweers (Mavitec Green Energy LLC)

• PFAS Panel Discussion - Moderator Fred Doran (Burns & McDonnell)

• Solid Waste Operations Safety Topic - Jon Somerville (Veit Disposal)