Colorado SWANA 2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show

The Colorado region's premier resource management event in Fort Collins, CO Sept 15-17th, 2025.

September 15 - 17, 2025  ·  Hilton Hotel

Join Us for the Region's Premier Solid Waste Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado!

Two days. Dozens of presentations. Endless ideas.
Get inspired by the latest in landfill tech, EPR regulation, composting innovations, and PFAS solutions — plus hear from CSU changemakers and grassroots leaders shaking things up.

  • Keynote Speaker- Caroline Mitchell- Bringing EPR to you
  • SWANA (National) CEO Amy L. Burke
  • Falconry Presentation, CDPHE State updates, and Eric Miller with his garbage talk. 
  • Plus special participation from Colorado State University

But it’s not all business — we believe in working hard and playing harder! In addition to a full day of safety training and dynamic exhibitor hall with over 30 exhibitors, we’re offering:

  • A pre-conference golf outing
  • Monday Night’s Trashtoberfest — a joint CO SWANA / Recycle Colorado social at a beloved local brewery
  • The not to miss Casino Night Social Event
  • Countless networking opportunities with industry peers and thought leaders

Whether you're focused on policy and regulation, cutting-edge tech, community outreach, or boots-on-the-ground operations, this conference is your chance to engage, learn, and celebrate the work we do in moving solid waste management forward.

Don’t miss it — see you in Fort Collins!

Register Here>>https://www.coloradoswana.org/fall-conference

Agenda

Monday, September 15
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Full Day Advanced Safety Training (Additional Fee)
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for the second annual golf outing coinciding with the fall conference. Ideal for all skill levels and provides a great atmosphere for networking fun. Location: South Ridge Golf Course in Fort Collins. Please arrive about 1/2 hr. early.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Open to All- Live Band, Drinks, Food & Activities. Please register for headcount. Click the title for link.
Tuesday, September 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Enjoy a hot and cold catered buffet breakfast with coffee service.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome from COSWANA Board & Mayor of Fort Collins - Jeni Arndt
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Extended Producer Responsibility is Coming: What it means for Colorado and what it means for you. Caroline Mitchell, a leading expert in EPR will be discussing the ins and outs of Extended Producer Responsibility.
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Learn about the sponsors that make this event happen. Short introductions by our first group.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Change rooms, network, connect on the app, grab a drink, take a few minutes to recharge.
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Foundations: Covers, Emissions & Airspace
Machines That Think: Drones, Batteries & Automation at Work
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Please join us for our Raffle, Awards Presentation, Lunch, Sponsor Group 2 Introductions, and CDPHE Update.
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
SWANA is an international organization with a significant resources from research to advocacy. Learn what is happening on a national level from SWANA Executive Director/CEO Ms. Amy L. Burke.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Infrastructure Rising: EPR, Composting & Partnerships in Motion
Toxic Targets: Tackling PFAS, Leachate & the Chemistry of Clean
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Take a few extra minutes to absorb all the great information, visit our exhibitors, and connect with fellow attendees. Snacks provided by Geosyntec Consultants.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Smart Starts: Youth, AI, and Contamination Solutions
Engineering the Future of Waste: Advanced Landfills, Treatment Systems, and Bioconversion
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Change rooms, network, connect on the app, take a few minutes to recharge.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Live Falconry Presentation – Jon Taylor, Master Falconer, JT Falconry will present unique solution for tackling a common landfill problem.
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Calling all Colorado SWANA members to join us in our annual general meeting. Meet your board of directors and candidates, participate in elections, learn about updates and status of your association. All are welcome, but only members may vote.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
End your day of learning by networking with your colleagues and exhibitors.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Unwind after a day of sessions with an evening of classic casino games, lively conversation, and light-hearted fun. Try your luck at the tables, enjoy refreshments, and network with colleagues from across the solid waste industry. High Stakes - Low Waste!
Wednesday, September 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Enjoy a hot and cold buffet breakfast with coffee service.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Short welcome and preview of the day along with brief introductions from our next group of sponsors.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Policy to Practice Beyond the Bin: Transforming Recycling and Reuse in Colorado
Clearing the Air: Methane, Monitoring & Molecular Controls
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Change rooms, network, connect on the app, grab a drink, take a few minutes to recharge. Snacks provided by Republic Services.
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Full Circle: Markets, County Projects & Campus Circularity
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy a full lunch, while we announce more raffle winners and continue sponsor introductions.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Eric Miller – Landfill Lessons Don't Come Easy!
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Fixes That Fund: Gas Rules, Automation & Landfill Grants
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Final chance to connect with colleagues old and new, talk with exhibitors and ask those questions.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a short wrap up of our conference, a chance at the last of the raffle items, any announcements or housekeeping updates.
5:00 PM
5:00 PM

Speakers

Caroline Mitchell (Keynote)

Colorado SWANA 2025 Keynote Speaker

Amy Lestition Burke (Guest Speaker)

Special Guest Speaker

David Snapp (Guest Speaker)

Special Guest Speaker

Mike Taylor (Special Presentation)

Special Guest Speaker

Eric Miller (Guest Speaker)

Special Guest Speaker

Dan Bacehowski

Session 7

Shana Baker

Session 7

Scott Brooks

Session 2

Bella Conrad

Session 5

Dylan Brown

Session 10

Rikki Cook

Session 10

Susan DeLong

Session 6

Jake Drenth

Session 7

Handel Eleazu

Session 4

Doug Eagleton

Session 8

William Haley

Session 6

Erin Hansen

Session 10

Kent Imel

Session 1

Caleb Hogan

Speaking in Session 1. Moderator Session 10.

Michelle Kelble

Session 7

Jeff Kendall

Session 3

David Kempisty

Session 4

Mary Liang

Session 9

Raghav Mecheri

Session 2

Tonie Miyamoto

Session 9

Ficky Muabuay

Session 4

Fearghal Murphy

Session 2

Mitch Olson

Session 8

Taylor Pierce

Session 10

Andres Quijano

Session 8

Paul Rodriguez

Session 6

Zac Rogers

Session 9

Melissa Russo

Session 2

Jae Ryu

Session 2

Sidney Stadelmann

Session 5

John Starke

Session 5

Alex Studee

Session 9

Jason Todaro

Session 1

James Van Horne

Session 10

Rob Writz

Session 3

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Exhibitors

No records found.

Sponsors

Thank you to all our Amazing Sponsors!

ATTENDEES

A total of 227 people have registered so far. The following 227 have opted to share their information.

Abeln, Rachel
Montezuma County Landfill
Allen, Matt
ISCO Industries
Allen, Mike
Ecotec Solutions, Inc
Ambrose, Kevin
CDPHE
Anderson, Chris
WM
Anderson, Garrett
Andrews, Jay
Keith Manufacturing
Angius, Robert
ECT2
Apple, Brian
City of Trinidad
Aragon, Nikko
Geotech Environmental Equipment
Bacehowski, Dan
HDR, inc
Bachman, Morgan
Circular Action Alliance
Baker, Shana
CDPHE HMWMD
Barbare, Heather
Colorado Springs Utilities
Beaudion, Brian
Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
Beck, Kyle
Ecoversesolutions
Beechley, Brandon
Kit Carson County Landfill
Benson, Ashley
RWI Enhanced Evaporation
Benson, Kayla
Burns & McDonnell Engineering
Benson, Michelle
RWI Enhanced Evaporation
Blair, Alex
Waste Management
Blanchard-Poling, Jamie
Compost Queen
Bly, Greg
dcb Construction Company, Inc.
Borlaug, William
WSP USA Inc
Brewer, Caroline
Trihydro
Briest, John
Blue River Infrastructure Group
Bromann, Bill
PumpOne Environmental, LLC
Brooks, Scott
Zenobe
Brown, Dylan
Mesa County
Brozek, Sampson
WM
Bull, Louis
Waste Management
Caruso, Joseph
Adams County Health Dept
Chiapelli, Taylor
CSU-Student
Christie, Tyson
Aljon
Christopherson, Laurie
Stellar Programming & Consulting, Inc.
Clair, Matt
Republic Services
Clark, Zoe
EcoSafe Zero Waste
Cleveland, Kahner
Waste Management
Cohen, Gabriel
SCS Engineers
Combs, John
Gilpin County
Conrad, Bella
CSU-Student Sustainability Center
Cook, Rikki
Grand Valley Instrumentation
Dalton, Mike
Apex Waste Solutions
De Long, Susan
CSU-Faculty
DeCesare, Doug
HDR, inc
Deighton, David
Earthwise Waste Solutions
Deighton, Summer
Earthwise Waste Solutions
Dernar, Edwin
Integrity Environmental Solutions, LLC
Derus, Steve
Republic Services
Diviacchi, Vince
AGRU America
Dodek, Brian
Waste Management
Dominguez, Raquel
Waste Management
Donahue, Kelan
Heartland
Downey, Jeff
Lorentz Energy
Drenth, Jake
CSU-Staff
D'Souza, Dana
CO SWANA
Duna, Aoife
Visia
Eagleton, Doug
CO SWANA BOD
Eilers, Andy
WSP
Eisenreich, Mallory
CSU-Student
Elder, Bonnie
HDR inc
Eleazu, Handel
WSP
Elliott, Pat
Viaflex
Fauth, Wendy
Circular Action Alliance
Fiot, Marc
Grand Valley Instrumentation
Fischgrund, Evan
Folck, Annie
City of Gering
Folck, Colby
MPS
Fontana, John
Vista GeoScience
Ford, Robert
Aeroqual
Friedlander, Joelle
Resource Recycling Systems
Garcia, Theodore
Otero County Landfill Inc.
Gay, Coleen
Republic Services
Gibbs, Ann
Skumatz Economic Research Associates, Inc (SERA)
Gorton, Mellik
CDPHE HMWMD
Grace, Rodney
WasteWORKS\Carolina Software
Green, Melissa
Weaver Consultants Group
Greenman, Jordan
Geo-Logic Associates
Guignon, Evan
SCS Engineers
Gutierrez, Karlee
Rehrig Pacific
Gutnik, Edward
Routeware, Inc
Haley, William (Bill)
SCS Engineers
Hansen, Erin
SLR International Corporation
Hendrickson, August
City of Longmont
Hendry, Matt
4Rivers Equipment
Hermann, Emily
Weaver Consultants Group
Hett, Jared
Afitex-Texel
HIll, Wesley
Clean Harbors
Hoelting, Heidi
Waste Connections
Hogan, Caleb
Geosyntec Consultants
Hooten, Clay
Tana
Hoovestol, Sara
Weaver consultants Group
Horneff-Cohen, Michelle
Clean Composting Company
Howells, Jesse
Otero County Landfill Inc.
Hoyt, Brett
Sustainable Generation
Iltis, Gabriel
Geo-Logic Associates
Imel, Kent
KI-Poly Fusion LLC
Jensen, Mace
City of Montrose
Jung, Andy
Western Geo Systems
Jurick, Cheyenne
Waste Management
Kaplanides, Miles
4Rivers Equipment
Kelble, Michelle
CDPHE HMWMD
Kempisty, David
ECT2
Kendall, Jeffrey
Bruin Waste Management
Kenny, Jessica
CSU-Graduate Student
Kim, Albert
North Clark Partners
Knox, Marcus
EcoVapor Recovery Systems
Koch, Matthew
Geologic Associates, Inc.
Kois, Ernest
Kois Brothers Equipment Co., Inc.
Kotecki, Abby
Larimer County Solid Waste
Kovacs, Amelia
Apex Waste Solutions
Kramer, Dustin
Garfield County Landfill
Kray, Wolfgang
CDPHE HMWMD
Kremer, Ethan
Waste Management
Kroshus, Jeremy
Atmos-Technologies
Lahrs, Grace
HDR, inc
Laub, Charles
Blue Flame Crew, LLC
Laux, Sean
Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
Leadford, Jeffrey
SCS Engineers
Lestition Burke, Amy
SWANA
Leupold, Gregory
Auto Car Truck
Levin, Jesse
Weaver Consultants Group
Lewis, Zach
Power Equipment Company
Liang, Mary
CSU- Staff
Lucero, Art
Otero County Landfill Inc.
Luckey, Marla
CDPHE HMWMD
Macias, Eric
Lorentz Energy
Makowski, Veronika
CSU-Graduate Student
Manitius, Marcel
Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
Masten, Jesse
Eagle County
Mathiason, Gretchen
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
Maxwell, Taylor
Integrity Environmental Solutions, LLC
McHugh, Sam
Promus Engineering
McKenzie, Patricia
Stellar Programming & Consulting, Inc.
Mecheri, Raghav
Visia
Meyer, Adam
The Valor Method
Middleton, David
Power Equipment
Midkiff, Jake
Weaver Consultants Group
Miller, Eric
Garbage Talk
Miller, Leslie
Brigade Electronics
Miranda, Nick
CCD - DEN - Environmental
Mitchell, Caroline
HDR, inc
Miyamoto, Tonie
CSU- Staff
Moe, Brandy
Recycle Colorado
Montgomery, Melissa
Republic Services
Morales, Matthew
City of Flagstaff-Cinder Lake Landfill
Morgan, Robert
Redtail Renewables
Morton, Eric
Otto Environmental Systems
Muabuay, Ficky
CSU-Graduate Student
Murphy, Fearghal
WIS
Myers, Cody
Waste Management
Myers, Lynette
CDPHE HMWMD
Nelson, Gary
Montezuma County Landfill
Nicholas, Alex
Viaflex
Nickerson, Alex
3r Machinery by Shred-Tech
Nowak, Neil
President CO SWANA
Olson, Mitch
CSU-Faculty
O'Rourke, John
CDPHE
Ortmayer, Steve
Wastequip-Toter
Paluzzi, Haley
CSU-Faculty
Parisi, Jill
CDPHE HMWMD
Parker, Sophia
Waste Management
Peters, Randy
Joe Johnson Equipment
Pierce, Taylor
CDPHE HMWMD
Plush, David
Pitkin County Solid Waste Center
Powers, Brad
Kois Brothers
Quattrini, Sam
City Of Cheyenne Public Works
Quijano, Andres
Envirosuite
Reed, Tim
Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
Reetz, Bill
QED Environmental
Reich, Jeff
Reich Company - Landfill Equipment
Reisch, Clinton
Waste Management
Rembusch, Josh
Byers Scientific, VP CO SWANA
Remmo, Andy
Power Equipment Company
Richter, Sophia
CSU-Student
Rieple, Jake
BOMAG Americas
Riffel, Allison
Trihydro Corporation
Risse, Gary
Trihydro Corporation
Rodiguez, Paul
ECT2
Rogers, Zac
CSU-Faculty
Rusch, Jeff
Burns & McDonnell
Russo, Melissa
SCS Engineers
Ryu, Jae
Zenobe
Schmalz, Madison
Machinex Technologies
Schmid, Troy
City of Longmont
Schopmeyer, Jeff
Travis Trailers
Sena, Gil
Power Equipment Company
Sewell, Bob
Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.
Shaffer, Ryann
CSU-Student
Shortreed, John
Viridi RNG
Siemens, Taylee
Stellar Programming & Consulting, Inc
Smith, Cindy
CDPHE HMWMD
Snapp, David
CDPHE HMWMD
Sonsthagen, Eric
SCS Engineers
Sprowls, Jeff
Waste Management
Stadelmann, Sidney
Student Sustainability Center, CSU
Stanford, Pat
Starke, John
MyMatR
Stewart, Cathryn
Aquaeter
Stovall, Kalin
Circular Action Alliance
Studee, Alex
Larimer County Solid Waste
Suslow, Josh
Colorado Springs Utilities
Sutton, Grant
SCS Field Services
Swingle, Dan
Waste Management
Talocco, Nick
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc
Taylor, Michael
JT Falconry
Tharp, Lee
Isco Industries
Todaro, Jason
Blue Ridge Services
Trosper, Chris
Bruin Waste Management/Broad Canyon Landfill
Van Horne, James
SLR International Corporation
Van Ness, John
Otto Environmental Systems
Vidal, Alan
Ecotec Solutions, Inc.
Villalobos, Erick
Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc.
Viswanathan, Srividhya
SCS Engineers
Vogel, Robert
ODRA Road Sweepers
Vozza, Lauren
Routeware, Inc
Waysdorf, Nina
City of Longmont
Weakley, Michael
Adams County Health Dept
White, Timothy
Sanborn Head and Associates , Inc.
Wilson, Nick
Pawnee Waste
Witcher, Rob
Promus Engineering, LLC
Wittenbrink, Michelle
Waste Management
Writz, Rob
Circular Action Alliance
Yarber, Josh
Pawnee Waste
Yearous, Cass
Morgan County Dept. of Solid Waste
Young, Monalisa
Waste Connections
Zucchelli, Vittoria
Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.

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Location

Location: Hilton Hotel, 425 W. Prospect Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80526

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