The Shores Resort and Spa – Daytona
Beach Shores, FL
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Time Start Time End
Event
Location
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Noon
7:30 pm
TREEO Training - Refresher Training Course for Experienced Solid Waste Operators
(4, 8, or 16 hours)
For more information and registration click here: TREEO
Registration Open
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Board Meeting
Surf
5:30 pm
7:30 pm
Evening Networking Reception
Petty
Coastal
France Lobby
Monday, June 8, 2015 – General Session
Time Start Time End
7:30 am
7:30 am
3:00 pm
8:30 am
Event
Registration Open
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
Location
France Lobby
Petty
- Thank You Event Sponsors -
8:00 am
8:15 am
Opening Plenary and Welcome Address
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Susan Chapman, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, FL – RFT Chair
Patti Hammond, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, FL – RFT Conference
Chair
8:15 am
9:15 am
Keynote Address– Bob Rosinsky, Florida Goodwill Association
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Moderator, Donn Githens, Goodwill Manasota
Keynote overview: Come here Bob, a 42-year veteran of Goodwill, share on his
experience in the industry. During his multi-generational career, Bob has seen
thousands of lives that have been changed as a result of Goodwill programs.
President of the Florida Goodwill’s Association, he is especially proud of the
sustainable business model developed by Goodwill more than 113 years ago,
founded on the principle of “Not Charity but a Chance”.
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9:15 am
9:30 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
Session Transition
General Session 2 – Statewide Recycling and Where It’s At
Moderator, Patti Hamilton, Southern Waste Systems
Session summary: Come hear information on the state of recycling in Florida
including discussion on where we are at and where we are going.
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
Noon
AM Networking Break with Exhibitors
General Session 3 –
Renewable Energy and Advances in Technology
Session summary: In this session we will be hearing about some of the latest
projects and/or advancements that have an impact on the WTE arena. We will
also learn more about efforts that have been undertaken in Florida to develop a
WTE bottom ash recycling program, which has resulted in a county specific
approval for the reuse of bottom ash, and an avenue to count ash for recycling
credits instead of landfilling or monofilling. This standing approval is the first of its
kind in the United States.
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Moderator, Rusty Angel, Machinex Technologies
Ray Schauer, SWA - REF2 – Renewable Energy Advances in Palm Beach County
Slomi Palas, Bluesphere Corp. – From Food Scraps To-New Energy: A Presentation
on Waste-to-Energy Projects
Justin Roessler, University of Florida – Development of a Beneficial Use Program for
the Recycling of Waste to Energy Bottom Ash in Pasco County
Noon
1:30 pm
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
Networking Refreshments with Exhibitors or Lunch on Your Own
General Session 4 – How it All Began: The Past, Present and Future
Session summary: This session will explore recycling in the State of Florida and
present a path of where we have been, lessons learned and directions on where
we need to head to foster recycling in the state.
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Moderator, Suzette Thomasson, Steel Recycling Institute
Barbara Heineken, Carton Council
Gene Jones, Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc.
Sally Palmi, Alachua County Public Works
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Susan Chapman, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, FL
Session Transition – Afternoon Networking Refreshment Break
Recycling Refresher Round Up; Let’s Get Excited About Recycling.
Session summary: Calling all Recycling Coordinators. Take part in a round table
discussion session to share your ideas and learn from others.
Petty
Atlantic
Moderator, Dee Dee Green, Escambia County, FL
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Shannan Reynolds, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Environmental Initiative Programs and Tour(s)
Overview: Take an opportunity to hear talks on sustainable programs as well as attend an environmental
tour from where you play to where you stay. *Pre-Registration required.
Tour Options:
1. Volusia County Landfill: The Tomoka Farms Road Landfill is an integrated solid waste management
facility. Volusia County*s Solid Waste Division is operated as an enterprise fund in which users pay for
the operation of disposal activities. It receives solid waste generated in Volusia County and some from
neighboring Flagler County. This 3,400-acre landfill area has a life expectancy to 2052. Participants will
observe Class I and Class III disposal operations, visit the household hazardous waste disposal/recycling
area, and see the on-site leachate treatment plant. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable
clothes and must wear closed-toed shoes. – *Free
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2.
The Shores Resort and Spa Beach Clean-up: Join the resort’s Green Team for Beach Clean Up. A group of
associates will join participants from Florida Recycle Today and will split into two teams. Each team will
clean the beach from the resort out one half (1/2) mile in opposite directions. Along the way there will
be prizes “hidden” along the way including complimentary cocktails, appetizers and spa products. At the
end there will be a raffle drawing for the team who collected the most recyclable waste (by weight) will
receive a gift certificate for a massage in the resort’s Indulge Spa and more! – *Free
3.
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Networking Reception and Dinner with Exhibitors
France/Petty
- Thank You Event Sponsors -
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 – General Breakout Session
Time Start Time End
7:30 am
7:30 am
8:00 am
3:40 pm
8:00 am
9:00 am
Event
Location
Registration Open
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
General Track – 1
Education and Techniques to Effectively Increase Your Recycling Efforts
Session summary: This session includes information on successful carton recycling
program implementation, education on how to expand programs to meet
increased recycling goals in the commercial residential and recreational sectors, as
well as a hands on recycling activity for usage in the classroom or as an
educational resource.
France Lobby
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Moderator, Kim Brunson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Barbara Heineken, Carton Council – Yes! Cartons are Recyclable! Getting the
message to your customers
Miriam Zimms, Kessler Consulting, Inc. – Expanding Program Sectors 2Meet Goals
and 4More Tonnage
Dee Dee Green, Escambia County, FL – Reuse Ideas for the Recycling Classroom!
9:00 am
9:10 am
9:10 am
10:10 am
Session Transition
General Track – 2
Green Advertising, Social Marketing and Media
Session summary: Technology, advertising, marketing, social media techniques,
and education on how to reach your target audience.
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Moderator, Ray Moreau, Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc.
Barbara McConnell, My-Waste Technologies – Will the Millennial Generation Spell
the End of Recycling?
Allison Lankow, St. Lucie County, FL – Advertising for Change
10:10 am
10:20 am
10:20 am
10:50 am
Heather Armstrong, Recycle Florida Today, Inc. – Let’s Get Social. Rise Above the
Noise with Information and Resources to Help Increase Your’ Recycling Outreach
Session Transition
AM Networking Break with Exhibitors
Petty
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10:50 am
11:50 am
General Track – 3
2020…Clear Vision to 75%
Session summary: With 2020 less than 5 years away, Florida’s current recycling
rate stands at 49%. Come hear 3 experts talk about what is needed to move us
closer to the goal of 75% by 2020.
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Moderator, Rusty Angel, Machinex Technologies
Mike Muffels and Alice Varkey, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) -- Processing
Options to Achieve Florida’s 75% Recycling Target
Rob Hilton, HF&H Consultants – More Than One Way: Community-Specific Zero
Waste Business Plans
Michael Jones, RRT Design & Construction – MRF Paper Quality Improvement
11:50 am
Noon
Noon
1:15 pm
Transition to Luncheon
Annual Business Luncheon and Dessert with the Exhibitors
- Thank You Event Sponsors -
Atlantic for
Lunch
Petty for
Dessert
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
Transition from Luncheon
General Track – 4
Recycling has its’ Rewards, 2014 R.F.T.E.S. Winners
Session summary: This session features the 2014 winners of the R.F.T.E.S. awards
and their outstanding programs.
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Moderator, Dee Dee Green, Escambia County, FL
Kim Brunson, Publix Super Markets, Inc. – Recycling Does Make a Difference!
Taylor Cremo, WCA and Matt Williams, UF Office of Sustainability – Playing Like a
Team: A Partnership for moving University of Florida Football to Zero-Waste
Keyna Cory, Florida Recycling Partnership – Recycling has its' Rewards
2:30 pm
2:40 pm
2:40 pm
3:40 pm
Session Transition
General Track – 5
Policy and Legislative Updates
Session summary: Come hear information on what’s happening in our state.
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Moderator, Heather Armstrong, Recycle Florida Today, Inc.
Shannan Reynolds, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
3:40 pm
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Dee Rodgers-Smith, U.S. EPA Region IV
Adjourn
Continuing Education Units available for those who qualify.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015 – Organics Breakout Session
Time Start
7:30 am
7:30 am
8:00 am
Time End
3:40 pm
8:00 am
9:00 am
Event
Registration Open
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
Organics Track – 1
Location
France Lobby
Petty
River
Up and Running, and Planned Aerobic Co-Composting Projects in Florida.
Session summary: Hear the latest on new biosolids and yard waste cocomposting projects around the State of Florida, from the planning stage, to
those under construction, and the startup of operations.
Moderator, David Hill, CycleLogic
Fred P. Mussari and Bill Kish; BCR Environmental – Accelerated Composting
Methods and Equipment
David Hill, CycleLogic – John’s Family Enterprises’ Okeechobee Facility Startup
9:00 am
9:10 am
9:10 am
10:10 am
Session Transition
River
Organics Track – 2
Florida Organics Recycling Research Updates
Session summary: Update of University and Graduate Student research on
organics recycling and recovery.
Moderator, Michael Jones, RRT Design & Construction
Tim Vinson, The Hinkley Center – Recent Activities and News from the Hinkley
Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
10:10 am
10:20 am
10:50 am
10:20 am
10:50 am
11:50 am
Sharon Hartmann, Everglades University Student – Waste Not Want Not
Session Transition
AM Networking Break with Exhibitors
Petty
River
Organics Track – 3
Food Waste Composting around the Country and in Florida
Session summary: Track the continued progress of food waste composting
around the Country and here in Florida.
Moderator, David Hill, CycleLogic
Scott Woods, Sustainable Generation – Lessons Learned from small and large
scale food waste composting facilities in the US.
11:50 am
Noon
Noon
1:15 pm
Kim Brunson, Publix Super Markets, Inc. – A Deeper Look at Food Recycling at
Publix
Transition to Luncheon
Annual Business Luncheon and Dessert with the Exhibitors
Atlantic – Lunch
Petty - Dessert
Event and Annual Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Recycle Florida Today, Inc.
Phone: (850) 907-1278 - Email: [email protected] - Fax: (850) 907-1293
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Who Should Attend?
Environmental professionals from Local and State Governments, Private and Non-Profit Sectors,
Program Managers, Recycling Coordinators, Directors, Managers, Organics Recyclers, Commodities
Recyclers, Consultants, Regulators, and those interested in the business and development of the
recycling industry.
Registration Rates
$400 *Member
$500 *Non-Member
$895 Exhibitor
*You may register and pay directly online or print the invoice and mail your payment into RFT.
Click Here to Become an Event Sponsor Today or Download a PDF Sponsorship Form
Lodging Information:
Discounted rooms are available at a rate of $132 per night plus taxes. When reserving your room mention
"Recycle Florida Today”. Group lodging discounts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the
group discount. Self-parking is complimentary. Valet is $17 per vehicle, per night + taxes. Group rooming
rate deadline is extended.
2637 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Call 866-934-7467 for room reservations.
*Upgraded Oceanfront rooms available. Consult hotel for best available rate referencing RFT.
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