Opening Keynote Panel – When Sparks Fly: Industry Experts Tackle Battery Recycling and Disposal Safety

Monday, June 22, 2026 – 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Opening Keynote Panel – When Sparks Fly: Industry Experts Tackle Battery Recycling and Disposal Safety

Session Summary: Explore real-world challenges in lithium-ion battery recycling and disposal, including fire hazards and safety risks. Experts share strategies, lessons learned, and best practices to protect workers and facilities. Engage in a discussion on practical solutions shaping the industry today.

Moderator and Speakers:

· Shakeel Balroop, Consultant

· Mike Fernandez, VP Post Collections, Waste Pro

· Sean Brewer, Director Post Collections Operations, Coastal Waste & Recycling

· Mike DeClerck, Area Director of Recycling Operations Florida Area, WM

Keynote Biographies

View the Conference Agenda with speakers

Click here to download the agenda and schedule of events in PDF format.

TREEO CEUs

Up to 10 CEU hours available. Download the form to review.

Thank you to our event sponsors.

Session Sponsorships Available

See below for details.

Session Sponsorship Rates and Benefits:

$400 for RFT Members, Annual Sponsors, and Event Sponsors
$600 for Non-Members

• Featured slide at the start of the session. The session slide will be presented as “sponsored in part by” and presented at the conference at the start of your sponsored session. The slide must be presented prior and approved by RFT. The slide may contain your organizations logo, contact information, and an up to five-line statement about your organization that will be read to the audience. *If you have a representative registered for the conference, that representative may present the slide and read the five-line statement.

• Business card or flyer placed at the attending seating on the day of their session. *Sponsoring organization must print and provide the flyer or business card to RFT at the conference on Sunday, June 21st. *Flyer or business card must be preapproved by RFT.

• Included in the conference app as a session sponsor.

• Your organizations name included on the virtual conference agenda as “This session is sponsored in part by.”

• Inclusion on event sponsor email.

Who Should Attend?

Environmental professionals from Local and State Governments, Private and Non-Profit Sectors, Program Managers, Recycling Coordinators, Directors, Managers, Consultants, Regulators, and those interested in the business and development of the recycling industry.

Registration is OPEN!

Register today and save. Early registration starts at $495 for members and $865 for members who exhibit. Day and student rates are available. View all options for registration online. May 31st is the last day for early registration.

Full conference registration includes: two (2) continental breakfasts, one (1) refreshment break, one (1) reception, one (1) luncheon, and one (1) networking dinner. Registrations at the individual non-member rate also receives membership to Recycle Florida Today, Inc. for the remainder of the year. Membership expires on December 31st.

Welcome Our Exhibitors

Get ready to view the latest products, technologies, and services supporting our industry.

Donate to the Conference Raffle

Hope you are having a great week and are planning on attending the Recycle Florida Today, Inc. conference in June!

We are planning a raffle for the Recycle Florida Foundation to help raise funds for scholarships for conference registrations.

We are looking for items to be donated for the raffle. Anything you think someone else would love to have would be wonderful including but not limited to gift cards, baskets, alcohol, art, or even something you create.

Let’s have some fun with this!

Becoming a sponsor provides real, tangible activities that not only help to promote recycling in Florida, but also helps circulate benefits back to you. Click here to download and view a PDF file of benefits offered for the 2026 year or contact us for more information!

Room reservations deadline extended to tomorrow Thursday, May 28, 2026.

The Shores Resort and Spa is ready to welcome you to our 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition.

Email info@recyclefloridatoday.org if rooms are sold out and you need a room before the deadline.

Special group room rate of $149.00, nightly.

Book directly online at: https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2026-06-21&chain=21123&child=0&config=initialConfig&currency=

USD&depart=2026-06-24&group=2606RECYCL&hotel=17713&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&rooms=1.

A room block reserved at the Shores Resort and Spa for June 22, 2026, through June 24, 2026, and possibly pre and post event, based on availability. Booking your room is simple. Use the button below or click here to book your room securely online.

• Room rate tax of 12.5% per night

• Waived resort fees for overnight guests

• Daily parking of $10 per vehicle

• Valet parking of $20 per vehicle

Daily Resort includes: includes enhanced amenities, two welcome Shores cocktails, bottled water, Shores S’mores Kit, in-room coffee and tea, morning beach yoga classes, bike rental counts and much more. Fitness and business center access is included, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the resort.

Please note that if you need to change or cancel your stay, you have until 72 hours prior to arrival to do so without penalty. Any cancellations or modifications made within 72 hours of arrival will result in a cancellation penalty, which includes forfeiture of the deposit. Reference your booking confirmation for accurate terms pertaining to your booking

SCAM ALERT

Beware of Hotel and Attendee-list Scams

What You Need to Know to Stay Safe!

It has come to our attention that scammers may target our meeting attendees and exhibitors, attempting to sell attendee lists and solicit

unauthorized hotel bookings. Recycle Florida Today, Inc. does not rent or sell email lists to third parties.

For lodging, only use the authorized link provided on our website or contained in our emails. You may also

call the Shores Resort and Spa direct and mention the Recycle Florida Today, Inc. conference and the conference dates.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in June! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group’s event!

Book Your Room NOW!

Event dates: June 22, 2026 – June 24, 2026

Book by: May 15, 2026