2026 Preliminary Conference Schedule
(February 11, 2026)

Conference Schedule / Attendee Information / Exhibitor Information
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Early Bird Registration expires February 28, 2026.

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Check back often as we will update the schedule with descriptions and speakers/presenters as they are confirmed!

NOTE: All classes and sessions are open to all registered individuals and exhibitors. You do not need to be in the PROP Certification program in order to attend any of the classes or sessions. If you are currently a PROP Certified/Senior Certified Recycling Professional and or a Certified Compost Professional you have the option to sign in and sign out of each of the classes or sessions in order to receive re-certification credits towards your CRP/SCRP or CCP status. All classes and sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are included with the registration fee; only the Pre-Conference classes have an extra charge.

 

Tuesday July 21, 2026

Pre-Conference Certification & Organics Classes / Tours

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM        Organic's TourMore information coming soon (0.60 CEUs / 6 Hours ReCert Credits)

Member Price - $275 / Non-Member Price $415

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM       

Certification Tour - PennWaste & CRDC MaterialsMore information coming soon  (0.60 CEUs / 6 Hours ReCert Credits)

Member Price - $275 / Non-Member Price $415

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM    

Certification - Solicitors and OrdinancesMore information coming soon  (0.40 CEUs / 4 Hours ReCert Credits)

Member Price - $175 / Non-Member Price $275

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM   

Certification Exam
Tuition: $60.00
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM  PROP Board of Directors Meeting (Dinner included)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Early Exhibitor Setup
 
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
7:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Registration Open

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM  Exhibitor Setup
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Certification Class (420) - Train for the Trainer 1
8:00 am – 9:00 am     Organics Class – 
9:00 am – 10:00 am     NOAA Marine Debris Program
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM  Brunch and Meet the Exhibitors
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM  Welcome & Keynote
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  RMC Session
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM  International Recycling Models
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM  Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM  Citywide Commercial & Residential three-stream collection & California's SB 54 
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM  Marketers Town Hall
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  County Coordinators Round-table
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  Municipal Coordinators Round-table
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

PROP Reception & Annual Picnic

 
Thursday, July 23, 2026
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration Open

8:45 AM – 10:15 AM  Continental Breakfast, PA DEP Update and PROP Members Meeting
8:45 AM – 10:50 AM  Visit with the Exhibitors
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM  Certification Class - Education Standards Connecting with Different Communities
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Organics Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Early Exhibitor Teardown
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Legislative Plenary
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM  Certification - CURC Session - College & University Recycling
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM  Tire Recycling Panel - Part 1 - Issues/Problems/Illegal Dumping 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Environmental Behavior:
Sustainability is not just a technical problem—it’s a human one. In this talk, We’ll discuss how understanding environmental behavior can help turn good intentions into lasting, real-world change.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tire Recycling Panel - Part 2 - Collection/Processing/Funding
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM  Reception
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony
8:00 PM Basket Auction Ticket Drawings
Friday, July 24, 2026
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Registration Open

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM    Breakfast
9:15 am - 10:15 AM    AI Session - Incorporating it into your life.  How can we leverage AI for our benefit?   
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Re-Use / Refill-ism
Safe Journey Home

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