WMABC 14th Annual
Conference & AGM
Conference & AGM
Join us on February 26, 2026
SHERATON GUILDFORD HOTEL, SURREY BC
SHERATON GUILDFORD HOTEL, SURREY BC
WMABC
14th Annual Conference & AGM
14th Annual Conference & AGM
Join us on February 26, 2026
For over 35 years, the Waste Management Association of BC (WMABC) has been an advocate for BC's private sector waste management industry.
This one day conference is packed with industry presentations, learning sessions and important networking opportunities. Attendees & guest speakers include representatives from the private waste sector, Provincial, Regional & Municipal governments, Stewardship agencies, industry suppliers and more.
The conference opens at 7:30 am with Registration & Breakfast, informative morning sessions, networking breaks and lunch, lunch keynote speaker, and AGM followed by our afternoon sessions and reception wrap up.
Don’t forget the 8th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards.
We want to recognize and highlight the excellent work being done in our industry.
Nomination criteria & applications can be found here.
Online conference attendance registration is Open
Exhibitor space and Sponsorship Opportunities Available
WMABC AGM
There are five Director Positions Open for Nominations. Please consider putting your name forward for a board position or consider nominating someone that you feel would be a good fit.
Contact Lori Bryan at [email protected] for more information on becoming a director for the 2026/27 term.
This one day conference is packed with industry presentations, learning sessions and important networking opportunities. Attendees & guest speakers include representatives from the private waste sector, Provincial, Regional & Municipal governments, Stewardship agencies, industry suppliers and more.
The conference opens at 7:30 am with Registration & Breakfast, informative morning sessions, networking breaks and lunch, lunch keynote speaker, and AGM followed by our afternoon sessions and reception wrap up.
Don’t forget the 8th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards.
We want to recognize and highlight the excellent work being done in our industry.
Nomination criteria & applications can be found here.
Online conference attendance registration is Open
Exhibitor space and Sponsorship Opportunities Available
WMABC AGM
There are five Director Positions Open for Nominations. Please consider putting your name forward for a board position or consider nominating someone that you feel would be a good fit.
Contact Lori Bryan at [email protected] for more information on becoming a director for the 2026/27 term.
Location
Sheraton Guildford Hotel
15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC
15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC
Date & Time
February 26, 2026
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call for Abstracts
Interested parties for the WMABC 14th Annual Conference & AGM are invited to submit presentation abstracts, for consideration.
The draft agenda below provides suggested topics for abstract submissions.
Please submit your abstract no later than December 15, 2025, by completing the Abstract Submission Form below.
The draft agenda below provides suggested topics for abstract submissions.
Please submit your abstract no later than December 15, 2025, by completing the Abstract Submission Form below.
Conference Speakers
Challenging Times for Processors & End Markets
Patrick Beauger
vice president of strategy, business development & Marketing
Veolia north america
Veolia north america
Gil Yaron
Managing Director
Circular Innovation
Light House
Circular Innovation
Light House
Todd Baker
General Manager
EcoWaste Industries
EcoWaste Industries
Mateo Ocejo
Net zero waste
Gov'ts / Regional Districts Updates
Paul Henderson
General Manager of Solid Waste Services
Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver
Sharon Horsburgh,
Bayshore Planning SERVICES Vancouver Island
TBA
RD TBA
Waste & Recycling Education
Martin Maylor
President
ignisoc
ignisoc
Teresa Hardy & Javier Nava Avendano
City of Vancouver
Mat Kavanagh
senior Manager; industrial waste solutions
Amrize Canada
Amrize Canada
Sebastian Naslund
Director of Marketing And Product Management Enviro-corp recycling
Supplier Challenges & Industry Development
Scott Smith
big truck rental
Nathan Sawchuk
METRO COMPACTORS
Lindsay Haag
Environmental metal works
Lunch Keynote Leader & Innovator Fireside Chat
Honorable Tamara Davidson
Minister of Environment & PArks
Steve Bryan
WMABC Director
CONFERENCE AGENDA
7:30 am Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Sponsored by Dormel Containers
8:45 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
WMABC Executive Director - Lori Bryan
WMABC President - Grant Hankins
Conference Opening Introduction
Wes Muir, Veolia - Platinum Sponsor
9:00am - Challenging times for Processors & End Markets
Sponsored by EcoWaste Industries
Veolia - Infrastructure Investment
EcoWaste : Advancing C&D Recycling / Recycling Campus
Light House: Construction Plastics Initiative
Net Zero Waste
10:30am Morning Break - Sponsored by WM
10:45 am - Gov'ts / Regional Districts Updates - Sponsored by Emterra
Metro Vancouver: SWMP Update & Records Reporting Requirements
Bayshore Planning Services: Van Isle Facility Zoning & Permitting
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11:50 am- 5 minute Exhibitor Introductions
12:00 pm Lunch - Sponsored by Velocity Truck Centre
12:30 pm Lunch Keynote Speaker - Sponsored by Republic Services
Hon. Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks
Sponsored by Dormel Containers
8:45 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
WMABC Executive Director - Lori Bryan
WMABC President - Grant Hankins
Conference Opening Introduction
Wes Muir, Veolia - Platinum Sponsor
9:00am - Challenging times for Processors & End Markets
Sponsored by EcoWaste Industries
Veolia - Infrastructure Investment
EcoWaste : Advancing C&D Recycling / Recycling Campus
Light House: Construction Plastics Initiative
Net Zero Waste
10:30am Morning Break - Sponsored by WM
10:45 am - Gov'ts / Regional Districts Updates - Sponsored by Emterra
Metro Vancouver: SWMP Update & Records Reporting Requirements
Bayshore Planning Services: Van Isle Facility Zoning & Permitting
speaker tba
11:50 am- 5 minute Exhibitor Introductions
12:00 pm Lunch - Sponsored by Velocity Truck Centre
12:30 pm Lunch Keynote Speaker - Sponsored by Republic Services
Hon. Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks
1:00pm - 5 minute Exhibitor Introductions
1:10pm - WMABC AGM Reports, Board Elections & 8th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards - Sponsored by Peterbilt Pacific Inc
1:30 pm pm - Waste & Recycling Education - Sponsored by
City of Vancouver - New Unattended Scales
Amrize: Soil Washing
Enviro-Corp Recycling - Closing the loop on Recycled Glass
IGNISOC - Vehicle Fires Investigation
2:30 pm - Supplier Challenges & Industry Development
Sponsored by Rollins Machinery
Metro Compactor Service
Environmental Metal Works
Big Truck Rental
3:15 pm Afternoon Break - sponsored by
3:30pm - Leaders & Innovators – Fireside Chat - Sponsored by Urban Impact Recycling
A conversation with a waste industry leader who has met the challenges of the past and what they see on the horizon.
4:15 pm Conference Wrap Up
4:30 pm - Reception Drink Social & Networking - Sponsored by
6:00 pm - Conference Close
1:10pm - WMABC AGM Reports, Board Elections & 8th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards - Sponsored by Peterbilt Pacific Inc
1:30 pm pm - Waste & Recycling Education - Sponsored by
City of Vancouver - New Unattended Scales
Amrize: Soil Washing
Enviro-Corp Recycling - Closing the loop on Recycled Glass
IGNISOC - Vehicle Fires Investigation
2:30 pm - Supplier Challenges & Industry Development
Sponsored by Rollins Machinery
Metro Compactor Service
Environmental Metal Works
Big Truck Rental
3:15 pm Afternoon Break - sponsored by
3:30pm - Leaders & Innovators – Fireside Chat - Sponsored by Urban Impact Recycling
A conversation with a waste industry leader who has met the challenges of the past and what they see on the horizon.
4:15 pm Conference Wrap Up
4:30 pm - Reception Drink Social & Networking - Sponsored by
6:00 pm - Conference Close
THANK YOU TO OUR
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
We cannot hold a successful event without the generous support of our
sponsors & exhibitors and we are grateful for their continuous support.
sponsors & exhibitors and we are grateful for their continuous support.
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Limited Sponsorship Opportunities still available.
Details on sponsorships can be found on the registration tabs for each option.
** Deadline for Sponsorship Registration is Feb 13, 2026 **
Details on sponsorships can be found on the registration tabs for each option.
** Deadline for Sponsorship Registration is Feb 13, 2026 **
Exhibitor
Exhibitor
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Exhibitor
Be sure to visit our Exhibitors and learn more about the services they offer.
BOOK YOUR ROOM
Conference Group Guest Room Reservation Rates!
The WMABC has a block of rooms set aside for conference guests at exclusive rates at the
Sheraton Guildford Vancouver Hotel.
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel starting at for $205- $225 CAD per night
Conference Rates Last Day to Book EXTENDED to Friday, January 30. 2026
If booking after January 30th, please contact the hotel directly at
1 604-582-9288
Above rates include:
Complimentary wifi in all guestrooms - saving $9.95/day
Complimentary overnight self-parking for one vehicle per guestroom - saving $15/day
The WMABC has a block of rooms set aside for conference guests at exclusive rates at the
Sheraton Guildford Vancouver Hotel.
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel starting at for $205- $225 CAD per night
Conference Rates Last Day to Book EXTENDED to Friday, January 30. 2026
If booking after January 30th, please contact the hotel directly at
1 604-582-9288
Above rates include:
Complimentary wifi in all guestrooms - saving $9.95/day
Complimentary overnight self-parking for one vehicle per guestroom - saving $15/day
NEWS & UPDATES
Watch for conference updates here as we announce confirmed speakers,
exhibitors and more!
exhibitors and more!
3 WEEKS OUT FROM THE CONFERENCE!
Posted February 5
The countdown is on! Conference day will be here soon. So many great speakers will be joining us. Are you registered yet? We can't wait to see you all there!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
JUST 6 WEEKS OUT FROM THE CONFERENCE!
Posted JANUARY 15
New speakers added and more being announced soon!
We are getting excited to host you all for this one day info packed day!
Register today to secure your seat!
Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are still available.
We are getting excited to host you all for this one day info packed day!
Register today to secure your seat!
Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are still available.
NEW SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED SOON!
Posted december 15
We are excited to announce new speakers soon!
The conference committee is hard at work to bring you the most relevant industry information on conference day and we are in the process of confirming these new speakers. Watch for speaker updates!
Register today to secure your seat!
Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are available.
The conference committee is hard at work to bring you the most relevant industry information on conference day and we are in the process of confirming these new speakers. Watch for speaker updates!
Register today to secure your seat!
Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are available.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Posted NOVEMBER 25
Great news!
Our draft agenda has been released and registration is now open for the Annual Conference & AGM, Thursday February 26, 2026
Be sure to register early for this one day conference, packed with informative, industry relevant sessions, engaging speakers and industry exhibitors, including the 8th Annual Member Recognition Awards and WMABC Board elections.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are available.
Our draft agenda has been released and registration is now open for the Annual Conference & AGM, Thursday February 26, 2026
Be sure to register early for this one day conference, packed with informative, industry relevant sessions, engaging speakers and industry exhibitors, including the 8th Annual Member Recognition Awards and WMABC Board elections.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are available.
SAVE THE DATE!
Posted NOVEMBER 8
We are excited to announce the date of the Annual Conference & AGM is scheduled for Thursday February 26, 2026 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey, BC.
Mark your calendars & plan to join us for this great one day conference, packed with informative, industry relevant sessions, engaging speakers and industry exhibitors, Member Recognition Awards and WMABC Board elections.
This Annual Conference gives you access to a wide range of topics, brought to you from local and national industry experts who will present on some of the most relevant and important issues facing our sector.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Mark your calendars & plan to join us for this great one day conference, packed with informative, industry relevant sessions, engaging speakers and industry exhibitors, Member Recognition Awards and WMABC Board elections.
This Annual Conference gives you access to a wide range of topics, brought to you from local and national industry experts who will present on some of the most relevant and important issues facing our sector.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Guildford Vancouver Sheraton Hotel
15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5
15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5