The annual Kansas Solid Waste Management Conference and Operator Training Course is held each fall and is sponsored jointly by the Kansas Sunflower Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management.

This conference attracts a large number of solid waste professionals and operators, representing public and private sector organizations from throughout Kansas and neighboring states. It includes a mix of informational presentations on important industry topics and fun events for socializing. It also provides an excellent opportunity for vendors to exhibit their services / products and interact with potential clients.

Date

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 through Thursday, October 4, 2018

Conference Location

Kansas Star Conference Center, 777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, Kansas
Contact number: (316) 719-5000

Hotel Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites, 785 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, Kansas
Contact number: (316) 524-3777
A block of 80 hotel rooms has been reserved under the code “SWA” at the Hampton Inn & Suites for the discounted rate of $93 per night.

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, October 2^nd  

• Golf Tournament at the Hidden Lakes Golf Course, Derby, Kansas (11:00 am Lunch and 12:00 pm Shotgun Start)

• 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Conference Opening Reception

Wednesday, October 3^rd

• 8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm General Session and Keynote Presentation

• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

• 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Solid Waste Facility Tours

• 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm SWANA Kansas Chapter Annual Board Meeting

• 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Conference Exhibitor Sponsored Reception

Thursday, October 4th

• 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Education Sessions include Collection and Transfer Stations, Sustainable Materials Management, MSW Landfills, and Small Arid Landfills

• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

• 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Concurrent Education Sessions Include Collection and Transfer Stations, Sustainable Materials Management, MSW Ladfills, and Small Arid Landfills

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Conference Attendee Registration

Registration includes access to all presentations, training sessions, exhibit hall, solid waste facility tours, conference meals, and two evening receptions (October 2^nd Opening Reception and October 3^rd Exhibitor Sponsored Reception).

Early bird rate for SWANA members = $170 (register by September 14, 2018)

Early bird rate for Non-SWANA members = $190 (register by September 14, 2018)

SWANA members = $190 after September 14, 2018

Non-SWANA members = $210 after September 14, 2018

Golf Tournament Registration

Please register by September 21, 2018 to reserve your spot.

Golfer = $85

Golf Hole Sponsorship = $100 (includes signage with your company logo at the Golf Tournament. It does not include a golfer registration; please pay "golfer registration" to golf.)

Sponsor Registration

Interested in becoming a conference sponsor? Register here.