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Colorado SWANA 2026 Annual Conference & Trade Show

Join Us September 21–23, 2026 for the Region's Premier Solid Waste Resource Management

Conference and Exhibit Show in Golden, Colorado!

 

<<Register here>> 
 

Two and a half days. Dozens of presentations. Endless ideas. Last year, Colorado SWANA welcomed a record number of attendees. Join us as we build on that momentum in 2026!

Why Attend?

  • Stay current on Colorado regulations and emerging issues

  • Learn practical solutions from industry leaders and technical experts

  • Discover new technologies, products, and best practices

  • Connect with colleagues from across Colorado and beyond

  • Invest in your professional development and earn continuing education

 

Get inspired by the latest in landfill tech, EPR regulation, municipal programs and infrastructure, and PFAS & methane solutions — plus hear from  changemakers and grassroots leaders shaking things up.

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  • Featured Keynote Speaker Mark Koch of Molson Coors - Sustainability 

  • More than 30 speakers across two days of technical sessions

  • Wildlife & Solid Waste Management with John Callon of USDA

  • CDPHE State updates from David Snapp  

  • Special Session from School of Mines

  • Local participation from speakers from Red Rocks Venue, NLR (NREL) and nationwide

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And it’s not all business. The conference also includes the Monday Night Kickoff Reception, Casino Night, Golf Fun(d)raiser, dedicated exhibit hall networking, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the industry.

 

Don’t miss it — see you in Golden!

 

Register Here

 

SPEAKERS

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Mark Koch Molson Coors Keynote: Recycling Is a Resource Out of Place: Sustainability & Innovation 

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David Snapp

CDPHE 

State of CO Update

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John Callon

USDA

Wildlife Management in Landfills

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Dr. Katrina Knauer

NLR 

The Future of Circular Plastics Through Advanced Recycling

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John Akinboyewa

The HungreeApp

Technology-Driven Food Recovery for Communities

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Leslie  Miiller   Brigade Electronics

 AI-Powered Fleet Safety: Practical Applications for Today's Operations

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Tim Taylor

Air Pollution Control Division - CDPHE

Featured Forum: CO Landfill Methane Regulations 

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Shelly Fuller 

Interchange 360

Regulation Meets Reality: Inside Colorado's First Material-Specific EPR Program

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Nicole Manesh City of Longmont

Implementing Longmont's Universal Recycling Ordinance

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Brian Loma

GreenLatinos CO

Creating Consent: Building Community Support for Diversion Programs

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Cody Lillstrom  

Boulder County

 Planning for Disaster Debris Before Disaster Strikes

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Marcel B. Manitius-Kozlowski

Souder Miller

Solid Waste Geosynthetics 101

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Handel Eleazu

Geo-Logic Associates

Groundwater Protection: Best Practices for Modern Landfills 

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Darla Arians

Product Stewardship Institute (PSI)

Understanding the Economics of Extended Producer Responsibility

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Timothy Sweitzer

Colorado School of Mines

Centralized Chemical Lifecycle Program

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Chloe Lindgren

SCS Engineers 

 Leveraging Technology for Smarter Landfill Operations

Visit our EXHIBITORS

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2026 Silver Level
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Additional SPONSORS

Bronze Level
Food & Drink
Industry Partners
Golf
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HOTEL BLOCK

Come stay and enjoy golden. Discounted hotel block 

 

September 21, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Denver Marriott West
1717 Denver West Parkway
Golden, CO 80401, US

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