2026 Annual Waste Conference- Air & Waste Management Association 

May 4, 2026

Event Overview

Join the Air & Waste Management Association for one of the region’s most impactful environmental events of the year! The Lake Michigan States Section of the Air & Waste Management Association invites you to our Annual Waste Conference—a full day of learning, collaboration, and forward‑thinking solutions for the waste and environmental management community.

This year’s program brings together industry leaders, technical experts, and regulatory professionals to explore the issues shaping our field, including:

  • Cutting‑edge developments in microplastics and plastics management and their impact on the Great Lakes
  • What’s new in PFAS State regulatory updates
  • Advances in beneficial reuse
  • Strategies for wastewater treatment plant biosolids reduction and disposal
  • The growing role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in waste minimization
  • …and much more

Host: Air & Waste Management Association 


Location

Indian Ridge Marsh, Chicago, IL 60617

Date and Time

Monday May 4, from 8am to 6pm


Cost

For information on the various ticket options and prices, visit the organizer’s registration page.


Event Type

Conference