RCU's America Recycles Day Annual Conference - 2026

Attend RCU's America Recycles Day Conf - 2026, the latest on recycling and sustainability to impact your bottom line. RCU's America Recycles Day Annual Conference - 2026 Join us for RCU's America Recycles Day Annual Conference - 2026! This professional event will be held at the South Utah Valley Dry Creek Transfer Station. Come and be a part of this informative conference on sustainability and recycling efforts. Engage with industry experts, attend informative sessions, and network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a sustainable future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, share ideas, and make a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired! Conference Agenda, Friday, November 13th 8:00 am - Registration 8:15 am - Intro to RCU Conference: Terry Ficklin, RCU President 8:25 am - “Welcome to Utah County: Utah County and the Future” – The Honorable Brandon Gordon, Utah County Commissioner 8:30 am - “Keynote: Surviving and Thriving Life’s Challenges” – Chris Washburn, Utah Manufacturer and Founder of Fezzari now Ari Bicycles, Chris Washburn talks about his recent lifes challenges. 9:10 am - “The Next Fire" - Terry Ficklin, RCU Board President will provide a quick tour of the inner workings of the Transfer Station and demo the fire retardant set up. 9:30 am - “Haulers and Battery Fires, What Cities need to Know” – Waste Hauler Panel: Ace Recycling & Disposal, Republic Services, Waste Management, Wasatch Waste and Recycling. Moderated by Marvin Acey, Rocky Mountain Recycling/ RCU Board Member. 9:55 am - Break and Networking 10:15 am - “The Way to Educate Residents: The ABC’s of Community Outreach” - Bountiful Mayor and President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Kate Bradshaw. (Invited) 11:00 am - RCU Board Elections/ Committee Review: RCU Committees 11:20 am - Utah Recycler of the Year Awards/ Presentation & Utah Recycling Hall of Fame Inductee 12:00 pm - Lunch & Networking 1:15 pm - “Let it Burn” – Hands on Demonstration of Lithium Ion Battery Fires. How they can start and how to manage them. Spanish Fork Fire Department Live Demo. 2:00 pm “The Best in Educating Utah Residents on Household Recycling and Battery Recycling” Panel of the Top Utah Cities share best practices in Community Education 2:30 pm Alternative Fuels – Transportation Options for Haulers & Cities. Speakers TBA 2:50 pm - “Concluding Keynote “The Story on Data Centers” – Final Keynote Address, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (invited). 3:20 pm - Conclusion Agenda subject to change