Waste, recycling and organics groups will ring in 2027 with a wide range of conferences meant to get industry leaders together for networking, brainstorming, training and tours.
These conferences cover a broad range of interests including technology, policy, safety, economics, innovations, M&A and more. Our list includes major national or sector-specific events, and the list is periodically updated with new events.
We won’t be able to accommodate every local conference but would still love to hear about your upcoming events. Reach out at waste.dive.editors@industrydive.com.
While you’re planning, don’t forget to check out these remaining 2026 conferences.
CDRA Conference & Tradeshow
Jan. 26-28
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, Florida
The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association’s annual conference brings together stakeholders in the C&D recycling industry to discuss trends and explore emerging technologies. This year’s event includes workshops on policy, economic outlooks, safety best practices and more.
Compost 2027
Feb. 1-4
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jacksonville, Florida
The U.S. Composting Council hosts this conference, which celebrates its 35th year in 2027. The conference features panels, workshops and tours.
Plastics Recycling Conference
March 1-3
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
The conference, hosted by Resource Recycling, covers a range of plastics policy, technology and recycling themes. It is co-located with two other conferences: Resource Recycling Conference and the Textile Recovery Summit. The conferences will cover a range of topics related to organics, packaging, state and federal policy, market dynamics, trade and more.
WasteExpo
May 3-6
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas
The conference, a collaboration between Informa’s Waste360 and the National Waste & Recycling Association, welcomes waste management, recycling, organics and environmental service professionals to network and attend educational sessions.
Biogas Americas
May 10-13
Kentucky International Convention Center
Louisville, Kentucky
The American Biogas Council’s annual conference brings together industry professionals such as operators, service providers and policymakers with the goal of advancing the biogas industry. Events include informational panels, training and networking opportunities.
ReFed Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 25-27
Marriott Marquis
Chicago
The summit, hosted by nonprofit ReFed, offers informational sessions and networking opportunities focused on solutions for reducing food waste across the supply chain.
Organics Recycling Conference
June 15-16
Loews Vanderbilt Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
The event, produced by Waste Today, will include sessions and networking events discussing new technologies, innovations, market developments and best practices in organics diversion and recycling.
Waste & Recycling Expo
August 4-5
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The conference covers topics like technology, safety and landfill management for a range of industry workers.
RCon
Sept. 21-24
Portland, Oregon
The conference, hosted by the Solid Waste Association of North America, offers technical training, roundtable discussions, tours and networking events for waste and resource management leaders.
CAA EPR Forum
Sept. 29-30
Baird Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The inaugural Circular Action Alliance event is focused on practical EPR implementation strategies and is open to producers, recyclers, municipalities, policymakers and service providers. The forum aims to bring together these stakeholders for conversions around material-specific strategies and improving recycling efficiencies and outcomes.
The forum will be co-located with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s conference and will share main-stage programming.
Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference
TBD
The Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference, produced by Recycling Today and supported by ReMA's Paper Stock Industries Chapter, discusses challenges and opportunities in the industry.
Corporate Growth Conference
TBD
The conference, produced by Waste Today, is for the environmental services sector’s operators and investors. It brings together stakeholders to discuss waste industry business drivers and business development, as well as trends in industry innovations and M&A.
Informa, which owns a controlling stake in Informa TechTarget, the publisher behind Waste Dive, is also the owner of Waste Expo. Informa has no influence over Waste Dive’s coverage.
