Registration will include full access to Welcome Reception, Thursday and Friday breakfasts, Thursday lunch and Thursday Pizza Palooza.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Cocktail Reception
The Welcome Cocktail Reception will commence at 5pm and conclude at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 5 in the Palladium Ballroom Exhibit Hall. Come early and meet new friends! One Drink Ticket included.
Location: Palladium Ballroom
Thursday, March 6, 2025
With a slew of activities planned, we have everything you're looking for!
Registration/Networking
Location: Palladium Ballroom
Welcome/Opening Ceremonies
JoAnn Gemenden, Executive Director, NJ Clean Communities Council
Gary Smalley, President, Association of NJ Recyclers
Location: Palladium
Break/Networking
Location: Palladium
Breakout Session 1
Session 1: “Non-traditional Recycling”
Moderator - Gary Smalley, ANJR
Credits: 1.25 CRP, 1.25 NJCC, 1.5 CPWM (Govt), 1.5 RMC (PD), 1.5 QPA (Green Purchasing)
- Eric Ascalon, TerraCycle
- Christine Kiourtsis, Renewable Recycling Inc.
- Dennis Hart, Chemistry Council of NJ
Location: Tiberius/Spartacus/Romulus
Breakout Session 2
Session 2: “Waste Reduction Initiatives”
Moderator - Nandini Checko, ANJEC
Credits: 1.25 CRP, 1.25 NJCC, 1.5 CPWM (Govt), 1.5 RMC (PD), 1.5 QPA (Green Purchasing)
- Gary Sondermeyer, Bayshore Recycling
- David Calamoneri, City of Hoboken
- Anita Schwartz, Re:Dish
Location: Slice
Breakout Session 3
Session 3: “Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency”
Moderator - Tracey Woods, Sustainable Jersey
Credits: 1.25 CRP, 1.25 NJCC, 1.5 CMFO (Office Mgmt & Anc Subjects), 1.5 CCFO (Office Mgmt & Anc Subjects), 1.5 CTC (Gen), 1 CPWM (Tech), 0.5 CPWM (Govt), 1.5 RMC (PD), 1.5 QPA (Green Purchasing)
- Ray Bukowski, New Jersey Natural Gas
- Tim Fagan, PSE&G
- John Kolesnik, Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey
Location: Mars/Venus
Breakout Session 4
Session 4: “Sustainable Business Forum”
Moderator – Brynn Mosello, Mazza Recycling
Credits: 1 CRP, 1 NJCC, 1 CPWM (Govt), 1 RMC (PD), 1 QPA (Office Admin/General Duties)
- Brianna Keys, FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee
- Steve Rinaldi, NJDEP: Bureau of Sustainability
Location: Palladium
Lunch/Networking
Location: Palladium
Breakout Session 5
Session 5: “Household Hazardous Waste Topics”
Moderator - Steve Adams, Morris County MUA
Credits: 1.25 CRP, 1.25 NJCC, 1.5 CPWM (Govt
- Paul Marino, Lorco
- Chris Kaasman, GreenChip
- Jim Entwistle, NewTech
Location: Slice
Breakout Session 6
Session 6: “Litter Abatement through Stormwater Mgmt.”
Moderator - JoAnn Gemenden, NJ Clean Communities Council
Credits: 1.25 CRP, 1.25 NJCC, 1.5 CPWM (Tech)
Gary Hopkins, Storm Water Solutions
David Wheeler, Keep America Beautiful
Cynthia Siebold, Balloon Mission
Location: Tiberius/Spartacus/Romulus
Breakout Session 7
Session 7: “Sustainable Food Management”
Moderator - Gary Sondermeyer, Bayshore Recycling
Credits: 1.25 CRP, 1.25 NJCC, 1.5 CPWM (Mgmt), 1.5 RMC (PD), 1.5 QPA (Green Purchasing)
- Alessia Eramo, Morris County MUA
- Helene Lanctuit, Share My Meals
- Fred Rohs, South Jersey Industries/RNG Energy Company
Location: Mars/Venus
Break/Networking
Location: Palladium
Keynote Address
Credits: 2 CRP, 2 NJCC, 2 CTC (General), 2 CPWM (Govt), 2 RMC (PD)
- Adam Zellner, Greener by Design
Location: Palladium
NJDEP Update
- Janine MacGregor, NJDEP: Division of Sustainable Waste Management
- Robin Heston, NJDEP: Bureau of Sustainability
- Frank Kaplinkski, NJDEP: Bureau of Environmental Analysis, Restoration & Standards
- Sheri Shifren, NJDEP: Bureau of Environmental Analysis, Restoration & Standards
Location: Palladium
Pizza Palooza
Pizza Palooza for All Registered Attendees and Exhibitors (No separate tickets required)
Location: Laurel Lounge
Friday, March 7, 2025
With a slew of activities planned, we have everything you're looking for!
Breakfast/Networking
Location: Palladium
Breakout Session 8
Session 8: “New Recycling Policy and Legislative Proposals”
Moderator - Alexis Bailey, Public Strategies Impact
Credits: 1.25 CRP, 1.25 NJCC, 1.5 CPWM (Govt), 1.5 RMC (PD), 1.5 QPA (Office Admin/General Duties)
- Seth Hackman, NJDEP
- Gary Sondermeyer, Bayshore Recycling
- Andy Hackman, Ameripem
Location: Palladium
Networking Break/Exhibitor Breakdown
Breakout Session 9
Session 9: “Using AI for Effective Education & Outreach”
Moderator - Jeff Galad, Recycle Coach
Credits: 1.25 CRP, 1.25 NJCC, 1.5 CMFO (IT), 1.5 CCFO (IT), 1.5 CTC (IT), 1.5 CPWM (IT), 1.5 RMC (IT), 1.5 QPA (IT)
- Marc Pfeiffer, Rutgers University
- Kris Scheufle, Alpha Dog Solutions
Location: Palladium