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Registration Fees
Fees increase $50 on September 16REGISTEROvernight roomsAbe Martin Lodge, 1405 IN-46 W, Nashville, IN 47448 Room BlockAbe Martin Lodge: 1405 IN-46 W, Nashville, IN 47448 To reserve call (877) 563-4371
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Agenda |
Tuesday, October 7
Conference Location (except for tours)
Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Ln, Nashville, IN 47448
9:00 AM | Tour Come tour Brown County Recycles Nashville, Indiana Recycling Center. The facility processes recycling for Brown County including residential and commercial sources with 784 tons of material collected in 2024. In addition to recycling, the facility has tire collection events, electronics collection events, document shredding, and trash collection program. Come tour and learn about how this facility provides programs to the Brown County community! |
10:30 am | Educator Roundtable |
11:30 aM | Lunch on your own |
1:00 PM |
Land Trusts 101: Strengthening Communities Through Conservation and Collaboration Discover how Indiana Land Protection Alliance and land trusts across the state work together to conserve Indiana’s natural and working landscapes, protect biodiversity, and ensure public access to nature. This introductory session will explore the mission and impact of land trusts, highlight intersections between land conservation and environmental stewardship, and showcase opportunities for collaboration to support cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Indiana communities. |
2:00 pm | Our Damaging and Costly Plastic Crisis; Solutions Are in Sight |
3:00 PM |
Composing the Future: A Digital Toolkit
this session will provide solid waste management district directors with the practical tools to "write the future" of their operations. We will explore how to use technology to address critical challenges and advance your district's mission. Lenn Detwiler, Hendricks County Recycling District Keri Barron, Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction District Jill Ewing, The Corydon Group |
4:00 PM | Free TimeDuring this time we will offer the following at 4:30 pm: Environmental Sustainability at Brown County |
8:00 PM | Social Event |
wednesday, October 8 |
Conference Location
Abe Martin Lodge, 1405 IN-46 W, Nashville, IN 47448
7:30 AM | check out and Breakfast |
8:00 AM | Vendor Presentations |
8:30 AM | IDEM Materials Management Plan Update and HHW Updates from the NAHMMA Conference IDEM will share updates, discuss the initial findings from their surveys and in-depth interviews, and answer any questions you may have regarding the preliminary data, Leslie Taljaard will do a brief summary of the 40th NAHMMA Conference and address some HHW Best Management Practices. |
9:30 AM | Vendor Visits |
9:40 am | Leadership |
10:40 AM | Vendor Visits |
10:50 AM | Advocacy & Districts Steve Wolff, The Corydon Group |
11:40 AM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | Roundtable
Join our popular open forum roundtable which will feature dialogue on a couple of timely and important topics. And of course, attendees have the opportunity to ask questions of the group or introduce additional points for discussion. name |
1:45 PM | Break & Last Chance to Bid |
2:00 PM | The Business of Rot: Compost Markets and the Future of Food Waste Food waste in U.S. landfills produces potent methane gas, a significant environmental issue. Composting offers a powerful solution, diverting waste from landfills, cutting emissions, and creating nutrient-rich soil. This circular approach improves crop yields, conserves water, and supports agricultural health. |
2:45 PM | Republic Services State of Recycling in Indiana A representative from Republic Services will talk on the state of recycling in Indiana including the new Blue Polymer Plant in Indianapolis. |
3:40 PM | Silent Auction Checkout & Adjourn |
