Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Thank you for attending the 25th Annual RAM-SWANA conference. Check back soon for details on the 2023 conference.

Conference Agenda

Agenda at a Glance – our condensed snapshot of both conference days

Detailed Agenda – all the details you need including speaker and presentation info

*Please note, some speakers may present virtually depending on their location and employer regulation at the time of the conference.

Conference Pricing and Registration

Day 1 | May 2, 2022 | 9:00am – 4:30pm

Hazardous Waste | Recycling | Solid Waste

All-attendee welcome reception at 4:30pm. Pre-register and receive a complimentary drink ticket

Day 1 only: $135 Member

Day 1 only: $155 Non-Member

Day 2 | May 3, 2022 | 8:00am – 4:30pm

Recycling | Food Waste Diversion | Solid Waste | Sustainability

Keynote Address: PFAS in Minnesota – What We’ve Learned and Where We’re Headed

Virginia Yingling - Senior Hydrogeologist, Environmental Health Division, Minnesota Department of Health

Day 2 only: $315 Member

Day 2 only: $375 Non-Member

Register for both days and save!

$430 Member

$515 Non-Member

COVID-19 Safety Plans

Proof of a full series of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test administered by a health professional in the prior 72 hours is required for all in-person conference participants.

Proof of vaccination may include a physical card, vaccination record in the Docket app, or a photo of a complete vaccination card. Proof of a negative test may be a printed or digital test result administered by a health professional (home tests are not accepted).

New this year, we are offering a virtual attendee option. The virtual option allows attendees to watch and engage in the conference in real time from anywhere in the world.

Masks will not be required at the conference currently, but conference organizers reserve the right to implement masking regulations based on COVID-19 data at the time of the conference.

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

Day 1 equals 5.0 contact hours and Day 2 equals 6.0 contact hours for in-person attendees

Day 1 equals 2.0 contact hours and Day 2 equals 6.0 contact hours for virtual attendees

Minnesota Department of Health

This conference has requested approval from Minnesota Department of Health to be an acceptable continuing education activity for Minnesota Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) renewal. Day 1 equals 5.0 contact hours and Day 2 equals 6.0 contact hours for in-person attendees. Day 1 equals 3.0 contact hours and Day 2 equals 6.0 contact hours for virtual attendees. Per Minnesota rule 4695.2600, the evening reception does not qualify for contact hours.

Subp. 5.Contact hour. ”Contact hour” means an instructional session of 50 consecutive minutes excluding coffee breaks, registration, meals (with or without speaker), or other social activities.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

This conference has received approval for 11.0 contact hours towards a MPCA Type II or Type III solid waste landfill operator recertification. Day 1 equals 5.0 contact hours and Day 2 equals 6.0 contact hours for in-person attendees. Day 1 equals 3.0 contact hours and Day 2 equals 6.0 contact hours for virtual attendees.

Hotel Accommodations

Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
7025 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Reserve your room online or call (763) 536-8300 and reference the RAM/SWANA room block by April 12. The room block rate is $144/night.

Minneapolis Marriott Northwest is accessible to people with disabilities and people who are wheelchair users. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the Marriott Conference Center entrance. For individuals requiring mobility accommodations, please contact Hayley at Hayley@vanishingpointevents.com prior to the event.

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