2012 RAM/SWANA Conference & Show October 16 & 17  

The RAM/SWANA Conference & Show is the premier recycling conference in the Midwest!  We once again have an entire hazardous waste educational track.  13 landfill operator type 2 & 3 CEUs will be offered for maintaining certifications crucial to your work in solid waste and recycling.  

The keynote speaker is Michael Washburn, Sustainability Director for Nestlé Waters North America, is an experienced environmental professional who is leading the company's effort to increase the nation's recycling rate for packaging and printed paper through extended producer responsibility (EPR).

This year is shaping up to be our largest conference ever with an educational track for hazardous waste certifications, more exhibitors and a great location at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Events on October 16:
RAM/SWANA Conference & Show
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
CEU's:  6
Minneapolis Convention Center-Mezzanine Level   

Annual Meeting/Dinner:  
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner Keynote: John Lively, Director of Environment & Material Science for Preserve  
Networking hour with exhibitors and dinner to follow. This is a MUST ATTEND for anyone that wants to network and mingle with leaders of the recycling and waste industry.  Live  music featuring local jazz pianist during networking hour and into dinner.  
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center-Mezzanine Level  
CEU's: 2
 
Events on October 17:
Solid Waste Post-conference Session
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m  
Attend this event if you need landfill operator CEU's.  
Location:  Minneapolis Convention Center-Mezzanine Level
CEU's:  7 

Compostable Plastics: New Programs, Facilities, & Industry Advances Post-conference Session (Co-hosted by the MN Composting Council)
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tour: Randy's Environmental Services 
Location: Presentations will begin the day at the Delano City Hall, 234 2nd Street North, Delano, MN 55328 http://www.delano.mn.us/whats-new/contact-us/location-map
CEU's:  6 
 

Cost:
Member Early Bird Oct. 16 Conference Registration: $190
*Non-member Oct. 16 Conference Registration: $240
(Non-Members and all after September 1, 2012)
Annual Dinner RAM Member: $65
Annual Dinner SWANA Member: $0
Annual Dinner Non-Member: $75   
Post-Conference Session Member: $60
Post-Conference Session Non-member: $80  
 
Agendas: 
Conference agenda
Solid Waste post-conference agenda
Compostable Plastics: New Programs, Facilities, & Industry Advances post-conference agenda

Hotel Information:
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown-Minneapolis
1101 4th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Right next door to the convention center! Rooms are available the evening of October 16, 2012.
CLICK HERE to book a room under the RAM BLOCK.
 
Parking Information October 16:
Valet parking is available at the Hilton Garden Inn for $24.
Free validated parking is available to all Annual Meeting & Dinner and RAM/SWANA Conference Attendees at the Plaza ramp.
Click here for a map to the validated parking ramp.

Parking Information October 17:

Free parking is available on street near Delano City Hall

Parking for the Landfill Operator Training Post-conference session TBD

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2012 RAM/SWANA conference, please contact Ellen Telander or Maggie Mattacola for more information.

REGISTER TODAY!