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We are excited to invite you to our upcoming workshop on hazardous waste management. This in-person event will take place at the Prince Conference Center and Hotel in Grand Rapids on March 20 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our workshop will cover the best practices, regulations, and techniques for handling hazardous waste. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with other professionals in the field. We hope you will join us for this informative and engaging event.
What Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Is and How It Is Defined
MC Sgt. Jeffrey D. Boller, Michigan State Police HazMat Division, Special Programs Section, Hazardous Materials & Investigation Unit, will provide a primer on how HazMat is defined along with a walkthrough of a HazMat inspection with case studies of the good, bad, and common mistakes to avoid.
HazMat Response
Michael Witteveen, Captain, Platform 2, Grand Rapids Fire Department, will provide a first responder point of view including the do's and don'ts when reporting an incident along with the best preliminary actions a facility can take before responders arrive, and case studies of good and bad outcomes.
Waste To Energy
Paul Smith, Waste to Energy Operations Manager, Kent County Department of Public Works, will discuss their Waste to Energy (WTE) operations and administration.
EGLE Division Update
We will also be joined by Wade O’Boyle, EGLE's Grand Rapids District Liquid Industrial By-products (LIB) and Hazardous Waste Inspector, for a program update. In addition, EGLE field inspectors and technical specialists will be on-site to answer any questions throughout the workshop, and there will be time for networking and exhibitor interaction during arrival, breaks, and lunch.
Presentations begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a networking luncheon at noon with the balance of presentations following.
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Event Sponsorship Opportunity for 2024 WM-AWMA Corporate Sponsors
Event sponsorship is $500 and includes exhibiting space (a $250 value). Complimentary entry to the workshop and food are provided for one individual (two if not exhibiting).
Exhibiting Opportunity
The fee for 2024 WM-AWMA Corporate Sponsors to exhibit is $250, non-chapter sponsors are $400. Each exhibitor will receive one eight-foot, skirted table and two chairs. Complimentary entry to the workshop and food are provided for one individual. Additional attendees are asked to register at the regular registration rates.
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Early-bird registration ends Wednesday, March 6.
Refund requests will be accepted through 4:00 p.m. on March 6. No refunds can be provided after this date. Registrations after the 6th will be an additional $25/person.
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