CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Laurel Nash
ADM
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION AT MOE&CCS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION AT MOE&CCS
Wes Muir
MANAGER,
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
VEOLIA CANADA
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
VEOLIA CANADA
Christian Dietrich
VICE PRESIDENT,
ECOWASTE INDUSTRIES
ECOWASTE INDUSTRIES
Al Boflo
PARTNER
RECLAIM PLASTICS
RECLAIM PLASTICS
Alan Yee
Regional Sales Director, Canadian Western Bank
Paul Henderson
MANAGER,
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
METRO VANCOUVER
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
METRO VANCOUVER
Adam Ashley
CO-OWNER
AMTRUCK LTD
AMTRUCK LTD
Chris Symonds
DIRECTOR OF SALES,
ERMELTEK Z-ROW RECYCLING SYSTEMS INC
ERMELTEK Z-ROW RECYCLING SYSTEMS INC
TJ Bilkhu
TERRITORY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE,
CUMMINS
CUMMINS
Ken Carrusca
VICE PRESIDENT, ENVIRONMENT AND MARKETING
CEMENT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
CEMENT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Denis Flageol
GENERAL MANAGER
UNIVERSAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
UNIVERSAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Jim Hutchinson
Area Director, Municipal Northwest,
Republic Services
Republic Services
Rod Graham
president
rollins machinery
rollins machinery
Chuck Dietrich
VP of sales
peterbilt pacific
peterbilt pacific
Jonathon Hodgson
Sales & Mkg mgr,
IMS Metal wear solutions
IMS Metal wear solutions
Jeff Rollins
VICE PRESIDENT, rollins machinery
Sean Kawakami
Business Development Manager,
convertus group
convertus group
Gord Johnson
Director of Business Development, Empower environmental solutions
Andrew Reeder
Manager of Solid Waste
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Russell Zishiri
Founder & CEO · Anaconda Systems Limited
Gwen Lohbrunner
Director, Clean Communities
MOE&CCS
MOE&CCS
Avery Gottfried
Senior Policy Specialist
MOE&CCS
MOE&CCS
to be announced
to be announced
CONFERENCE AGENDA
7:30 am - 8:45 am Registration & Breakfast
Conference registration, breakfast, coffee, networking & Trades Exhibit
Conference registration, breakfast, coffee, networking & Trades Exhibit
8:45 am - 8:50 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
Grant Hankins, WMABC President
Grant Hankins, WMABC President
8:50 am - 9:00 am Conference Opening Guest Speaker
Laurel Nash, ADM Environmental Protection Division at MOE&CCS
Laurel Nash, ADM Environmental Protection Division at MOE&CCS
9:00 am - 10:00 am Organics & Compostables
Our panel of presenters will speak to the challenges of Organics processing and where Compostables fit in our regional systems.
Our panel of presenters will speak to the challenges of Organics processing and where Compostables fit in our regional systems.
10:00 am - 10:45 am Session 2 - C&D Recycling in BC
There are challenges and new opportunities in the C&D recycling sector. Our speakers today will provide their thoughts on where C&D recycling is today & what changes the future may bring.
Sponsored by Metro Compactors
There are challenges and new opportunities in the C&D recycling sector. Our speakers today will provide their thoughts on where C&D recycling is today & what changes the future may bring.
Sponsored by Metro Compactors
10:45am 5 Minute Exhibitor Introduction
10:50 am - 11:00 am Break: Coffee, Refreshments, Networking & Trades Exhibit
Sponsored by Headlands Environmental
Sponsored by Headlands Environmental
11:00 am - 11:55 am Session 3 - Regional Gov't Updates
3 Regional District updates from our speakers, on the challenges their regions are experiencing.
Sponsored by Waste Management
3 Regional District updates from our speakers, on the challenges their regions are experiencing.
Sponsored by Waste Management
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break, Networking & Trades Exhibit
12:30 pm Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy
Sponsored by MARR
12:30 pm Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy
Sponsored by MARR
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Session 4 - Electric Fleets
Following up from our popular EV Trucks webinar last spring, we hear from waste companies & cities that have integrated EV trucks into their fleets and share with us their real user data on these newest additions.
Following up from our popular EV Trucks webinar last spring, we hear from waste companies & cities that have integrated EV trucks into their fleets and share with us their real user data on these newest additions.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Session 5: Industry Suppler Round-up / Pecha Kucha Style
We are bringing back the popular industry supplier technology round-up session where each company has 6 minutes to describe their company and services. A lively and engaging session where attendees learn about the wide range of new technologies and services available in the waste & recycling sector.
Sponsored by Canadian Western Bank
We are bringing back the popular industry supplier technology round-up session where each company has 6 minutes to describe their company and services. A lively and engaging session where attendees learn about the wide range of new technologies and services available in the waste & recycling sector.
Sponsored by Canadian Western Bank
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break: Coffee, Refreshments, Networking & Trades Exhibit
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Session 6: Viable End Markets for BC Plastics Recycling
How is the plastic collected in BC recycled and what does it become? Our panel of speakers will address the varied approaches to our plastics recycling challenges.
How is the plastic collected in BC recycled and what does it become? Our panel of speakers will address the varied approaches to our plastics recycling challenges.
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Conference Closing Comments
Our President Grant Hankins will wrap up the day and discuss the key business issues facing the BC waste services industry and the Association's plans for 2023
Our President Grant Hankins will wrap up the day and discuss the key business issues facing the BC waste services industry and the Association's plans for 2023
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Reception Drink Social, Networking, Trades Exhibits
Guildford Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored by First Truck Centre
Guildford Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored by First Truck Centre
5:45 pm - 6:00 pm 5th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AGM Dinner
Guildford Ballroom
Guildford Ballroom
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm WMABC AGM Board Elections
7:15 pm - 7:30 pm Canuck Place Children’s Hospice Cheque Presentation
Tracie Seeley, Community Partnerships Officer
Tracie Seeley, Community Partnerships Officer
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm AGM Guest Speaker
8:00 pm End of AGM
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
We cannot hold a successful event without the generous support of our
sponsors & exhibitors and we are grateful for their continuous support.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities are available.
More info can be found here
sponsors & exhibitors and we are grateful for their continuous support.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities are available.
More info can be found here
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 for $154 CAD per night
Conference Rates Last Day to Book Monday, January 23, 2023
If booking after January 23rd, please contact the hotel directly at 1 604-582-9288
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 for $154 CAD per night
Conference Rates Last Day to Book Monday, January 23, 2023
If booking after January 23rd, please contact the hotel directly at 1 604-582-9288
NEWS & UPDATES
Watch for conference updates here as we announce confirmed speakers, exhibitors
and more!
and more!
SO GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS!
Posted JANUARY 24
Many thanks to our generous sponsors! Our sponsors make it possible to be able to hold successful events and the support they show to the association is deeply appreciated! Be sure to show them some love and visit their websites!
ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS ADDED!
Posted JANUARY 9
We are pleased to announce newly confirmed conference speakers! Join us for information packed sessions from industry experts from BC, Alberta and more! We are looking forward to welcoming you all!
OUR FIRST SPEAKERS CONFIRMED!
Posted DECEMBER 2
We are pleased to announce our first confirmed conference speakers! Join us for presentations from ADM Laurel Nash (MOE&CCS), Christian Dietrich (EcoWaste Industries), Wes Muir (Veolia) & Al Boflo (ReClaim Plastics). The agenda is shaping up to be an engaging and information packed day!
SAVE THE DATE!
Posted NOVEMBER 21
We are excited to announce the date of the Annual Conference & AGM is scheduled for Thursday February 23, 2023 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, followed by the 5th Annual Member Recognition Awards, banquet dinner 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, followed by the 5th Annual Member Recognition Awards, banquet dinner 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