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Registration will include full access to Welcome Reception, Thursday and Friday breakfasts, Thursday lunch and Thursday Pizza Palooza.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Cocktail Reception

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Location: Palladium Ballroom

Welcome/Opening Ceremonies

9:00 am – 9:45 am

JoAnn Gemenden, Executive Director, NJ Clean Communities Council

Gary Smalley, President, Association of NJ Recyclers

Location: Palladium

Break/Networking

9:45 am - 10:00 am

Location: Palladium

Breakout Session 1

9:55 am - 11:10 am

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

9:55 am - 11:10 am

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

9:55 am - 11:10 am

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

11:20 am - 12:10 pm

Session 4: “Sustainable Business Forum”

ModeratorBrynn 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

12:10 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Palladium

Breakout Session 5

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

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

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

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

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

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

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Location: Palladium

Keynote Address

2:45 pm to 3:15 pm

Credits: 2 CRP, 2 NJCC, 2 CTC (General), 2 CPWM (Govt), 2 RMC (PD)

  • Adam Zellner, Greener by Design

Location: Palladium

NJDEP Update

3:15 pm to 4:30 pm
  • 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

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Location: Palladium

Breakout Session 8

8:30 am - 9:45 am

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

9:45 am – 10:30 am

Breakout Session 9

10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Closing Remarks and Door Prizes

11:45 am – 12:15 pm