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Texas Recycling Summit

Date

May 07 - 09 2025
Ongoing...

Time

All Day

Location

Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
1101 Woodlawn Avenue Georgetown, Texas, USA, 78628

Cost

$250.00

Type

In-Person


STAR is excited to host the 26th Annual Texas Recycling Summit in the beautiful city of Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin. Known for its historic charm, vibrant arts scene, and the “Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas,” Georgetown offers the perfect backdrop for this year’s event. The Summit will be held at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center, a premier venue nestled among scenic parks and the tranquil San Gabriel River, providing a welcoming and inspiring setting for collaboration and learning.

We’re proud to partner with the Texas Recycling Infrastructure Economic Development – Initiative Team (TRIED-IT) to explore cutting-edge industry updates, economic opportunities, and sustainable solutions shaping Texas’ recycling future.

For 26 years, Summit has been Texas’ premier recycling conference, offering:

♻️ Annual CEUs to support professional growth.
♻️ Exclusive networking opportunities with top industry professionals.
♻️ Insights into the latest trends, policies, and innovations in recycling and sustainability.

Featured Events:

🍴 State of Recycling in Texas Luncheon – Join top industry leaders for a deep dive into the state’s recycling landscape.
🤝 STAR’s Annual Meeting – Connect with members and leadership as we discuss the future of recycling in Texas.
🚌 Exclusive Tours – Get behind-the-scenes access to leading recycling and sustainability facilities.
✍️ Hands-On Workshops – Participate in interactive sessions designed to provide practical tools and strategies.

THANK YOU TO OUR BLUEBONNET SPONSORS

 

TRIED-IT is a cooperative effort to promote the development of recycling processing and manufacturing infrastructure in underserved rural and urban areas in Texas. It demonstrates how collaboration among the recycling industry, economic development professionals, and regional and local governments can facilitate the expansion of critically needed recycling infrastructure.

This informative and interactive event will feature expert speakers and panelists from various stakeholder groups, providing attendees with valuable opportunities to engage, strategize, and implement economically sustainable recycling systems that create local jobs.

TRIED-IT Initiative Team Partners:
• Texas Economic Development Council
• Texas Association of Regional Councils
• Capitol Area Council of Governments
• Keep Texas Beautiful / Keep Texas Recycling
• The Recycling Partnership
• State of Texas Alliance for Recycling

Distinguished Speakers & Panelists:
✅ Dave Yanke – President, NewGen; President, Municipal Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Council (TCEQ)
✅ Scott Pasternack – Burns & McDonnell Engineers; Author of the TCEQ Texas Recycling Market Development Plan
✅ Donald Tracy – Dean, Continuing Education, ACC; Chair, CAPCOG Area Economic Development District
✅ Brock Lively – Solid Waste Superintendent, City of Plainview
✅ Carlton Schwab – President/CEO, Texas Economic Development Council
✅ Kimberly Lyle-Dowty – Assistant Executive Director, Texas Association of Regional Councils
✅ And many others…

The TRIED-IT Summit will coincide with the 26th Annual STAR Summit, offering multiple opportunities to engage with expert speakers, panelists, and attendees from both summits.

Why Georgetown?

🌳Scenic & Historic Charm – Stroll through the town’s beautifully preserved historic square, filled with unique shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
🏨 Luxurious Accommodations – The Sheraton Austin Georgetown offers upscale amenities, a relaxing atmosphere, and easy access to miles of trails and stunning natural landscapes.
🍖 Local Flavor – Enjoy an array of farm-to-table dining, local wineries, and craft breweries that make Georgetown a hidden gem for food lovers.

Visit https://visit.georgetown.org/ for more exciting things to do, to buy, and to eat in beautiful Georgetown, TX!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Texas’ leading recycling event — register today!

Accommodations

Book your room in the Texas Recycling Summit room block at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown to enjoy the best lodging and convenience in one! The room block is open now and covers rooms booked between May 7 – 9, 2025. No special code necessary to secure your special rate of only $110 per night! BLOCK PRICING ENDS APRIL 18, 2025! Simply visit www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1737668154320&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink to book your room today!

IMPORTANT: Room block & special pricing closes April 18th. Space is limited so don’t delay!

  • How can I sponsor?

    Please visit: https://app.betterunite.com/star-texasrecyclingsummit/eventitems

  • How many hotel rooms can I book?

    The maximum is 3 rooms per guest registration.

  • Is there a government per diem rate?

    The Sheraton Hotel has graciously extended the lowest rate possible of $110 per night for all summit attendees who book in the STAR room block by April 18th.

  • Where do I find the STAR Member discount code?

    Please email info@recyclingstar.org and we will reply with the code if you have yet to receive it or have misplaced it.

Hourly Schedule

Day 1 (Wed, May 7, 2025)

8:00AM - 5:00PM
REGISTRATION
T.R.I.E.D. I.T. & Recycling Summit Registration Open
8:30AM - 9:30AM
TRIED IT - Opening Remarks
Opening remarks (Ken May - CAPCOG, Rich Abramowitz – STAR, Steve Shannon - TCEQ
9:00AM - 4:15PM
TRS - TDEM Emergency Debris Mgt Course
9:00AM - 4:15PM
TRS - Environmental Law Training Course
The Capital Area Regional Environmental Task Force (RETF) is proud to offer this training opportunity. Certified instructors from various Texas agencies will provide insight and information about the growing problem of illegal dumping and other environmental crimes. Subject areas include public nuisance, solid waste violations, illegal dumping, illegal outdoor burning, and water pollution.
9:30AM - 10:30AM
TRIED IT - Data Deep-Dive
An examination of Recycling Market Development Plan & CAPCOG Data, Recyling Growth Potential, Job Creation, and Infrastructure Deficit
10:30AM - 11:30AM
TRIED IT - TARC Panel
Jenny Lewis Ford/Kemberly Dowty - TARC, Ken May - Capcog, 1 more - Benefits of regionalization, examples, interlocal agreements
11:30AM - 12:15PM
TRIED IT - Economic Development Panel
Carlton Schwab - TX Eco Dev Council, Waco area Eco Dev, Don Tracy Capcog - Economic Development Corporation Function, Capabilities, Examples of support and Regional and Public/Private Partnerships
12:15PM - 1:00PM
TRIED IT Lunch
Ballroom Lunch for TRIED IT participants
1:00PM - 2:00PM
TRIED IT - TX Recycling Panel
KTB, KTR, Brock Lively, City of Plainview (Examples of Rural Recycling Infrastructure, Impacts/Inter-local Cooperation
2:00PM - 3:15PM
TRIED IT - Recycling Operators Panel
Balcones, Green Guy, Hill Country Recycling, WM, TDS, FCC
3:15PM - 4:00PM
TRIED IT - Consumer Manufacturers Panel
Plastics, Paper, Glass, Organics, E-waste
5:00PM - 6:30PM
INVITATION ONLY - VIP Networking Reception

Day 2 (Thurs, May 8, 2025)

9:00AM - 9:45AM
TRIED IT - Financial Analysis of Regional Recycling Infrastructure
Dave Yanke - NewGen Consulting
9:00AM - 9:45AM
TRS - Hard to Recycle Panel: Chemicals, Batteries & Tires
UER, Liberty Tire, & City of Frisco
9:00AM - 9:45AM
TRS - Capture through Engagement
The Recycling Partnership
9:50AM - 10:35AM
TRS - Hard to Recycle Panel: Mattresses and Textiles
Green Guy Recycling, JOSCO Products, & Green City Recycler
9:50AM - 10:35AM
TRS - Economics and Environmental Benefits of Glass Recycling Panel
NAIMA, Glass Recycling Coalition, & Knauf
10:00AM - 11:30AM
TRIED IT - Roundtable Discussion: Where do we go from here?
12:00PM - 1:30PM
State of Texas Recycling Presentation
STAR Chairman & Acting Executive Director Adrian Hernandez will deliver the first ever "State of Recycling" address to examine the current state of Texas' infrastructure, diversion, programs, challenges, and opportunities with regard to the advancement of the circular economy.
1:45PM - 2:45PM
TRS - Financial Bridges Presentation
The Recycling Partnership
1:45PM - 2:30PM
TRS - PET Panel
Niagara & Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
1:45PM - 2:30PM
TRS - City of Austin's Universal Recycling Ordinance: 15 Years of Zero Waste
City of Austin
2:45PM - 3:30PM
TRS - Breakdown of Plastics 3 through 7
Cyclyx
2:45PM - 3:30PM
TRS - Environmental Law Enforcement
CAPCOG
4:45PM - 6:30PM
HAPPY HOUR
Meet with Exhibitors, enjoy refreshments, and network with peers.

Day 3 (Fri, May 9, 2025)

8:00AM - 10:30AM
Breakfast and Networking
10:30AM - 12:00PM
STAR Annual Membership Meeting (Members Only)
Join STAR for our annual membership meeting where we discuss important organizational business, roadmap for the next year, and elect new board members.