{"id":9325,"date":"2025-06-02T10:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T14:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/?p=9325"},"modified":"2025-06-23T10:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T14:46:19","slug":"routewares-top-picks-cant-miss-waste-management-conferences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/blog\/routewares-top-picks-cant-miss-waste-management-conferences\/","title":{"rendered":"Routeware\u2019s Top Picks: Can\u2019t-Miss Waste Management Conferences"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staying ahead in waste and recycling means more than keeping up\u2014it means showing up. Whether you’re optimizing routes, adopting smart city tech, or improving sustainability practices, the right <\/span>waste management conference<\/span><\/b> offers fresh ideas, valuable networking, and hands-on access to the latest innovations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With 25 years in the industry, Routeware knows which events deliver real value. Here are our top picks for <\/span>can\u2019t-miss conferences on waste management<\/span><\/b>\u2014and <\/span>where you can catch us next.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. WasteExpo (Las Vegas, USA)<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Frequency:<\/span><\/b> Biennial<\/span>
\n<\/span>Why It\u2019s a Top Pick:<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>As the largest <\/span>waste management conference<\/span><\/b> 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 <\/span>EV innovations <\/span>digital communication tools<\/span>, this event is where the industry evolves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd<\/span> Routeware was on the ground at WasteExpo 2025\u2014look for us again in 2027!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49<\/span> Read our WasteExpo wrap-up, coming <\/span>next week!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/span><\/b>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f <\/span>PWX \u2013 Public Works Expo<\/span><\/b> (Chicago, IL<\/strong>)<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Frequency: <\/span><\/b>Annual<\/span>
\n<\/span>Why It\u2019s a Top Pick:<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Visit Routeware at <\/span>Booth 4063<\/span><\/b> in Chicago, IL, <\/span>August 17\u201320, 2025<\/span><\/b>. Let\u2019s talk tech, sustainability, and the future of municipal services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. \ud83c\udf0d SWANA\u2019s RCon Conference (formerly WasteCon)<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Frequency:<\/span><\/b> Annual<\/span>
\n<\/span>Why It\u2019s a Top Pick:<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Previously known as <\/span>WasteCon<\/span><\/b>, this event has evolved into <\/span>RCon<\/span><\/b>, 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Visit Routeware at <\/span>Booth 525<\/span><\/b> in Columbus, OH, <\/span>November 12\u201315, 2025<\/span><\/b>. Let\u2019s talk innovation, leadership, and the future of waste and recycling.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. <\/span>\ufe0f\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium 2025 (Burnaby, BC)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Frequency:<\/span><\/b> Annual<\/span>
\n<\/span>Why It\u2019s a Top Pick:<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>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\u2019s a regional conference with national-level impact.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Routeware was proud to attend in 2025\u2014connecting with forward-thinking professionals and showcasing how our digital tools help reduce contamination, streamline operations, and support compliance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. <\/span><\/b>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span><\/b> Explore All the Events Routeware Attends<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u2019s next in waste tech?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49<\/span> View our full events calendar:<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>https:\/\/routeware.com\/company\/events\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Final Word:<\/span><\/b> Conferences aren\u2019t just about name tags and networking\u2014they\u2019re where ideas take shape, partnerships form, and real innovation begins. Whether you\u2019re heading to the next <\/span>waste management conference<\/span><\/b> or planning for future events, Routeware is here to connect, collaborate, and help you move the industry forward.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Staying ahead in waste and recycling means more than keeping up\u2014it 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.\u00a0 With 25 years in the industry, Routeware knows which events deliver real […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":9326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resourcetype-blog","aud-government","aud-hauler","loc-north-america"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9325"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9325\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/routeware.com\/en_gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}