InfraStructures - November 2005 - The 8th Edition of the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo & Canadian Public Works Expo in Vancouver

The 8th Edition of the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo & Canadian Public Works Expo in Vancouver

The 8th edition of the Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo & Canadian Public Works Expo took place at the Vancouver Exhibition & Convention Center in Vancouver, BC. With a total of 1368 attendees representing almost all parts of Canada, several U.S. states and a total of 6 countries, the overall participation met and exceeded the expectations of exhibitors and the endorsing industry associations.

The Canadian Waste & Recycling and the Canadian Public Works Expo were presented in one integrated hall. The combined events presented a wide spectrum of industry products, including collection, hauling, processing and disposal of waste, materials recycling and municipal recycling programs. Products represented on the showfloor included some of the latest industry developments and innovations.

A series of seminars held in conjunction with the events covered topics on new technologies, industry trends and the latest market developments.

The Canadian Waste & Recycling show along with its sister event, the Canadian Public Works Expo, were held in Vancouver for the first time. The event served to provide a much needed meeting platform for the industry on the West Coast.

The BC Trucking Association Waste Management Division held their Annual General Meeting, industry reception and networking dinner in conjunction with the trade show at the Vancouver Convention Center.

The Solid Waste Association of North America, BC Pacific Chapter held a regional certification testing centre for Bioreactor Landfill, C&D, Collection, Composting, Landfill, MSW Management, Recycling, and Transfer including a four-hour certification testing program.

The combined shows were supported by leading industry associations, including the BC Trucking Association - Waste Management Division, British Columbia Environmental Industry Association, Coast Waste Management Association, Composting Council of Canada, Recycling Council of Alberta, Recycling Council of BC, Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council and SWANA - BC Pacific Chapter.

The next Canadian Waste & Recycling and Canadian Public Works Expo will take place from November 29 - 30, 2006 at the International Center in Toronto, Ontario.