As the environmental affiliate of the

The United States Conference of Mayors,

MWMA is dedicated to and driven by the needs of municipal solid waste directors, environmental commissioners and public works professionals. Formed in 1982, MWMA promotes operational efficiencies, facilitates information, fosters innovation and promotes legislative advocacy around Superfund, brownfields redevelopment, clean air, clean water and waste to energy regulations.

 

MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

2008 FALL SUMMIT
the Westin Hotel- November 19-21 – San Diego, CA

Agenda (Updated 11/06/08) | Letter From MWMA President, Elmer Heap

 

Meeting Materials:

Meeting Sponsors | Meeting Sponsor Contact Information

Speaker Bios

 11.20.08 (8:00- 9:00 Waste To Energy Technologies, Advancements)

Presentation- Waste to Energy Advancements and Opportunities (Dominic Meo)

Presentation- Waste to Energy Barriers and Solutions (Ruth Galanter)

 

 11.20.08 (9:00- 10:30 Trends and Challenges in Solid Waste Management)

Presentation- Managing Disaster-Generated Waste and Debris (Susan Thorneloe)

Presentation- Recycle for the Planet, Rewards for the People (Preston Read)

 

11.20.08 (11:00- 12:15 International Perspectives and Best Practices on Solid Waste and Recycling)

Presentation- Best Practices on Solid Waste and Recycling (Harvey Gershman)

Presentation- How to Achieve Sustainable Waste Management [Germany] (Dr. Helmut Schnurer)

Presentation- Waste to Energy; an Environmental Sound Solution [Germany] (Dr. Markus Gleis)

 

11.20.08 (12:30- 2:00 How Green Can We Go?)

Presentation- Operating Cost Comparison of Recyclers (Michael Timpnae)

Presentation- How Green Can We Go? San Diego Green Strategies (Stephen Grealy)

Presentation- Industry Drivers and Resource Management (Joe Murdoch and John Williams)

11.20.08 (2:30- 3:30 Integrated Waste Management Solutions)

Presentation- Integrated Waste Management Solutions (Jonathan Bilmes)

Presentation- Conversion Technology, Separating the Myths from Reality (Steve Johnson)

 

11.20.08 (4:00- 5:15 Bottled Water Issues)

Presentation- Bottled Water: The Social and Environmental Impacts and the Alternatives

(Mark Hays)

Presentation- Making Progress on Bottled Water Issues (Judith Thorman)

Presentation- Bottled Water: The Impact on Municipal Waste Streams

 

11.21.08 (9:30- 10:30 Strategies for Reducing Green House Gases for the Solid Waste and Environmental Professional)

Presentation- InEnTec; Reducing Greenhouse Emissions (Jeff Surma)

Presentation- San Diego’s Outlook on Reducing Green House Gases (Linda Giannelli Pratt)

Presentation- Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through the Use of Natural Gas (Sean Wine)

MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

2009 FALL SUMMIT
Orlando, FL

Announcement 11/06/08

Municipal News Headlines:

Cans 4 Cash Recycling Challenge 2008

Bottled Water: The Impact on Municipal Waste Streams

Download the Report Download Materials and Read Press Coverage

• Cans for Cash Winners Announced at U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting  (1/24)
• Energy & Environment Resolutions Adopted at the 75th Annual Meeting of The U.S. Conference of Mayors
• Visit the new MWMA Blog

The Public Place Newsletter:
- Download the winter 2007 issue.

The MWMA Membership Directory:

• The MWMA 2007-08 Membership Directory (Soon To Be Updated)
• MWMA Member consulting and verification form

 

Continuing Education / Conference Call Schedule:

New Session Announced Soon!*

*Keep Checking Back For Online Announcements

Previous Calls

International Perspectives and Best Practices on Solid Waste and Recycling

• Hear from some of Germany’s leading environmental experts on Green House Gases, the economic impact of “going green” and explore some of their challenged and best practices

 

Digital Downloads:

- Energy Booklets Download Booklet 1 | Booklet 2
- Cans for Cash: City Recycling Challenge More Information | Press Release (7/13)
- Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Conference Call Presentation
- eCycling Conference Call Presentation
- Alternative Fuels and Systems for Refuse Trucks (Parish)
- Clean Cities: Cleaning-up the Garbage, One Truck at a Time (Launey)
- Greening Garbage Trucks: New Technologies for Cleaner and Healthier Cities (Underwood)

 

 

New Issue of MWMA GREEN, Coming December 9th!
MWMA GREEN- Vol. 1 Issue 6; August 2008

MWMA GREEN- Vol. 1 Issue 8; October 2008

 

 

A Call To Action: The United States Conference Of Mayor's MainStreet Economic Recovery Plan
The United States Conference Of Mayors- MainStreet Economic Recovery Center