Routeware’s Top Picks: Can’t-Miss Waste Management Conferences

Staying ahead in waste and recycling means more than keeping up—it means showing up. Whether you’re optimizing routes, adopting smart city tech, or improving sustainability practices, the right waste management conference offers fresh ideas, valuable networking, and hands-on access to the latest innovations. 

With 25 years in the industry, Routeware knows which events deliver real value. Here are our top picks for can’t-miss conferences on waste management—and where you can catch us next. 

1. WasteExpo (Las Vegas, USA)

Frequency: Biennial
Why It’s a Top Pick:
As the largest waste management conference in North America, WasteExpo attracts more than 14,000 professionals focused on the future of collection, recycling, digitization, and sustainability. From AI-driven tech to EV innovations digital communication tools, this event is where the industry evolves. 

📍 Routeware was on the ground at WasteExpo 2025—look for us again in 2027! 

👉 Read our WasteExpo wrap-up, coming next week!

2. 🛠️ PWX – Public Works Expo (Asheville, NC)

Frequency: Annual
Why It’s a Top Pick:
Hosted by APWA, PWX is where public works and smart infrastructure converge. With attendees from across North America, this event is ideal for municipal leaders seeking technology-driven solutions for waste, streets, fleet, water, and more. Routeware fits right in with our focus on smarter, data-backed waste collection and community engagement tools. 

📍 Visit Routeware at Booth 4063 in Asheville, NC, August 17–20, 2025. Let’s talk tech, sustainability, and the future of municipal services. 

3. 🌍 SWANA’s RCon Conference (formerly WasteCon)

Frequency: Annual
Why It’s a Top Pick:
Previously known as WasteCon, this event has evolved into RCon, a leadership-focused gathering hosted by SWANA. It brings together public and private sector leaders committed to building smarter, safer, and more efficient waste systems. Routeware is proud to support those leading the charge. 

📍 Visit Routeware at Booth 525 in Columbus, OH, November 12–15, 2025. Let’s talk innovation, leadership, and the future of waste and recycling. 

4. ️🇨🇦 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium 2025 (Burnaby, BC)

Frequency: Annual
Why It’s a Top Pick:
Focused on innovation, collaboration, and real-world solutions, the SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium brings together municipal leaders, haulers, and industry experts from across the Pacific Northwest. With key discussions on organics, contamination reduction, sustainability regulations, and more, it’s a regional conference with national-level impact. 

📍 Routeware was proud to attend in 2025—connecting with forward-thinking professionals and showcasing how our digital tools help reduce contamination, streamline operations, and support compliance. 

5. 🗓️ Explore All the Events Routeware Attends

From local summits to national expos, Routeware is actively engaging with waste leaders across North America. Want to see a demo, meet our team, or hear what’s next in waste tech? 

👉 View our full events calendar:
https://routeware.com/company/events/ 

 

Final Word: Conferences aren’t just about name tags and networking—they’re where ideas take shape, partnerships form, and real innovation begins. Whether you’re heading to the next waste management conference or planning for future events, Routeware is here to connect, collaborate, and help you move the industry forward.