RCU’s 2026 Spring Conference w/ SWANA Beehive Chapter Syposium 2026:

Join RCU for our Spring 2026 Annual Conference in Springdale, Utah, at the entrance of Zion National Park.

This is a multiday conference that will focus on all things in the waste and recycling community.

RCU Annual Spring Conference

Exploring Recycling in Zion National Park!

 

Location: SpringHill Suites, Springdale, Utah, Rates are $219/night. Use this link to book your room. Must book by 2/5/25 to get the discounted rate.

Monday, March 9th

1:00 pm – Registration

1:15 am – Intro to RCU Conference: Terry Ficklin, RCU President

1:20 am – “Southern Utah Tourist Community Perspectives”– Springdale Mayor?

1:45 pm – “Zions Recycling Program: National Parks Challenges and Lessons Learned” –

2:15 pm – “Presentation TBD” –

2:45 pm – Break

3:15 pm – “Critical Questions: What Items are you Struggling With” – This is an opportunity to work with your peers on hard-to-recycle materials and other items that could help our organization manage waste issues.

4:30 pm – “Recycling Market Update” – Beau Peck/ Marvin Acey

5:00 pm – Conclusion: Dinner on Together TBA

 

Tuesday, March 10th

8:00 am – Welcome Back: Terry Ficklin, RCU President

8:30 am – “DEQ Update: Electronics Recycling Reports” – Dr. Stevie Norcross and/or Rachel Boyer will share the latest stats and info from DEQ as it relates to electronics waste recycling and OEM reporting.

9:10 am – “Lithium Battery Recycling” – Gaby Olson, Redwood Materials. Gaby will show how batteries are recycled, the processes involved, and how to engage Redwood Materials for battery recycling.

9:30 am – “Batteries and Fires: Technology and Options to Prevent & Combat Battery Fires” – Fire Rover

9:55 am – Break and Networking

10:15 am – “Utah Battery Recycling” – Natural Ventures Founder.

10:45 am – “Electronics Recycling and State Contract” – TAMS

11:15 am – “Topic TBD”

11:45 am – Lunch & Networking

1:45 pm – Lithium Battery Fire Demonstration: Springdale Fire Dept.

5:00 pm – Conclusion

 

Registration will be available soon via utahswana.org