Wednesday and Thursday, April 30 - May 1, 2025
Mystic Lake Center: 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372
The RAM/SWANA Conference & Show is the premier recycling and waste management conference in the Upper Midwest. Please save the date to join us at the conference at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake - a great opportunity for professional development, networking and on-site tours.
This conference is hosted entirely in person. There is no virtual attendance option.
28th RAM/SWANA Conference
Call for Presentations
Submissions Due December 31, 2024
Be a part of the RAM/SWANA Conference!
The Conference Committee is looking for presentations on emerging topics, including but not limited to textiles, solar panel recycling, new organics programs and technologies, hazardous waste and compliance, etc. If you would like to introduce the results of your research, program, technology or recent project to a broad regional audience of solid waste and recycling professionals from a five-state area and beyond, we want to hear from you!
The committee invites speakers to submit abstracts for presentations within the following conference programming themes:
Recycling
Solid Waste
Organics
Hazardous Waste
Waste Prevention/Reduction
A strong proposal should be designed for seasoned professionals and targeted toward the potential audience as well as the session reviewers.
The Call for Presentations Deadline is December 31, 2024
Proposers will be notified by February 15, 2025 if their presentation was selected
Please try to limit submissions to ONE session per speaker. Preference may be given to presentations that qualify for Continuing Education Credits for MPCA Type II/III Landfill Operator Certification. Sales presentations not accepted.
Attendee Registration Info
Early Bird Rate Pricing (Through March 1, 2025) Subject to Change
Day 1 Only
Member: $180
Non-Member: $210
Day 2 Only
Member: $260
Non-Member: $315
Full Conference (Both Days)
Member: $380
Non-Member: : $455
Regular Rate Pricing (Starting March 1, 2025) Subject to Change
Day 1 Only
Member: $180
Non-Member: $210
Day 2 Only
Member: $315
Non-Member: $375
Full Conference (Both Days)
Member: $430
Non-Member: $515
Are you a student or GreenCorp member? We offer you a special rate! Please contact Emily Youngs at eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net for a discount code.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Minnesota Department of Health
This conference will request approval for contact hours from Minnesota Department of Health. Quantity of credits TBD.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
This conference will request approval for contact hours from MPCA. Quantity of credits TBD
Hotel Accommodations
Grab Your Room!
RAM/SWANA has secured a room block for conference guests needing overnight accommodations. You may either book online at the link below, or call Mystic’s Reservation Center 24/7 at 952-445-9000 for assistance with booking reservations. Just mention that you are with the RAM/SWANA Annual Conference Block. Book your room before March 26, 2025 to be included in our room block and receive the special group rate. Rooms are booked on a first come first served basis.
Rate Availability: 04/29/2025 - 05/02/2025
Rate Includes:
- Complimentary Self Parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Sponsor & Exhibitor Info
More Info Coming Soon!
Sponsor and exhibitor support is crucial to our successful efforts in providing this vital connection of ideas, people, business, and education for solid waste and recycling professionals in the Midwest. Your involvement adds to the wide variety of industry knowledge at the event and is often cited as an attendee highlight. We hope you'll join us for another great conference!
Sponsor Opportunities
View the sponsorship opportunities listed on the sponsor flyer. Contact Emily Youngs (eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net) to purchase a sponsorship.
Exhibitor Pricing:
Early Bird price through January 31: $505 Members of RAM/SWANA | $635 Non-Members
Starting February 1: $565 Members of RAM/SWANA | $690 Non-Members
Terms and Conditions
Cancellations received in writing on or before March 31, 2025 are fully refundable. No refunds will be allowed after March 31, 2025. Non-payment or non-attendance does not constitute cancellation. Notice of substitutions must be made in writing and sent to: eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net.
Member pricing is applicable only to current Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) or Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) members. If you can not verify your membership, you will be billed at the non-member rate.
The event location is accessible to persons with disabilities and persons who are wheelchair users. For individuals requiring accommodations, please contact eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net prior to the event.
By registering for the RAM/SWANA Conference, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or recorded, and such photography, video and/or recording may be used for reporting, promotion and advertising purposes now and in future development. You are not eligible for any form of compensation including but not limited to commissions, royalties, or product discounts.
Questions? Please contact Emily Youngs at eventsbyemilymn@comcast.net