Maryland recycling and solid waste management professionals convened on Monday, June 12 at the Turf Valley Conference Center in Ellicott City, MD to learn about and discuss the hottest topics in the industry including changing waste management and recycling models, policy & regulation, commodities markets, new technologies & more.

While all shared a common desire to minimize waste to landfill, opinions sometimes differed sharply on how to get there. Spirited discussions arose around the success metrics, regulatory vs. free market solutions, efficacy of social media as a driver of consumer behavior and more.

A variety of exhibitors also displayed products and services from software to hardware, equipment to consulting and everything in between. Together with the numerous networking opportunities, conference attendees walked away with several bins of new tools and ideas they can put to work.