Road-E-O

Showcase Your Skills Behind the Wheel

The Colorado SWANA Road-e-o is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of the essential workers who keep our communities clean and safe. This annual event brings together the best equipment operators and mechanics from across the Rockies to test their precision, safety knowledge, and technical expertise.

Why Compete?

• Prove Your Precision: Navigate challenging obstacle courses designed to simulate real-world tight spots.

• Safety First: Demonstrate your mastery of pre-trip inspections and safety protocols.

• Road to national: Top two finishers overall earn the chance to represent Colorado at the SWANA national Road-e-o.

• Bragging Rights: Network with peers from public and private sectors across the state.

Competition Categories

Truck Events: Automated Side Loader, Front Loader, Roll-Off, Excavator, Rear Loader

Landfill Equipment: Dozer, Compactor, Articulated Dump Truck, Rubber Tire

Maintenance: Truck Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic

Attention Potential Sponsors!

By actively supporting the annual Heavy Equipment and Hauling Road-E-O, your organization will benefit by strengthening its prominence as a leader in the solid waste industry. Sponsorship also provides valuable exposure and meaningful opportunities to strengthen relationships with peers, decision-makers, and long-standing partners across SWANA.

ALL sponsors will receive the following benefits:

• Your logo on event signage/banners, promotional materials and the Colorado SWANA website

• Lunch on competition day

• Special recognition during the awards ceremony

Sponsorship Levels:

• Bronze Sponsor – also includes recognition on participants’ competition t-shirts

  
  

• Silver Sponsor – also includes recognition on participants’ competition t-shirts; and two competitor

  registrations

  
  

• Gold Sponsor – also includes recognition on participants’ competition t-shirts; space at

  competition sites to display products or equipment; four competitor registrations; premium logo placement

  at awards ceremony; and up to two minutes to address attendees before the awards ceremony

Sponsorship Deadline: May 29, 2026