Recycle Florida Today, Inc.

OSHA Disaster Site Worker in Tampa, FL (FREE)
2024-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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In-Person | May 16 8:00 am-May 16, 2024, 05:00 PM
The Sustainable Workplace Alliance in partnership with Recycle Florida Today presents this 1-day OSHA Disaster Site Worker course!

The Disaster Site Worker Course (#7600) is designed for qualified and unqualified disaster support personnel who may not have construction experience. The goal of this course is to provide disaster site workers with awareness of the safety and health hazards they may encounter in the field while performing cleanup or other work in a disaster-affected area.

Additionally, participants will learn the importance of respiratory protective equipment and other personal protective equipment and proper decontamination procedures that can be used to mitigate hazards. Participants will support the use of an incident command system through the safe performance of their job responsibilities. They will be able to show awareness of the effects of stress from traumatic incidents that may result from working conditions and measures to reduce this stress.

FREE for RFT members and their colleagues.
Space is limited to the first 25 registrants.

You will receive another email to finalize your registration.
Link to register direct – https://recyclefloridatoday.info/event-5698022.

Prerequisite requirement for the class.
Students must have completed the 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA course prior to receive an official certification (wallet card) from OSHA for this training. Students who do not have either course prior to this training may attend but will not receive an official certification (wallet card) from OSHA. Those students will receive a certificate of attendance instead.

Hillsborough County Florida Tour of Counties Webinar - May 29, 2024
2024-05-29 15:30 - 16:15
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Register today for FREE!
Wednesday, May 29th at 3:30 PM
For RFT members and their guests!

Hillsborough County is the fourth largest county in Florida and has been noted as a cross-section of America between its diverse demographics and highly urbanized to highly rural areas. Like other municipalities, Hillsborough County is challenged by rapid development, growing waste generation, and economic factors. Attendees will learn about Hillsborough County’s innovation and leadership to advance sustainable materials management through policy, infrastructure, and collaboration achievements and award-winning programs. Register today!

Registration is FREE for RFT members and their guests. Not a member of RFT? Be our guest, register, and experience this webinar as a introduction to one of the many benefits of membership.

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM (EST)
Platform: Zoom

Register for FREE online at – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_85vg6IcjSmmKa_k_sDQ1ow

2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition
2024-06-24 08:00 - 2024-06-26 17:00
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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!

Registration includes: conference credentials, access to educational sessions, the exhibit hall and networking functions.
Networking breaks include: Two (2) continental breakfasts, two (2) refreshment breaks, one (1) reception, one (1) lunch, and one (1) networking dinner.
Registration also includes access to the Florida Composting Council (FLCC) day track on June 25th.
*Those who register at the individual non-member rate will receive membership to Recycle Florida Today, Inc. for the remainder of the year. Memberships expire on December 31st of each year. Registrants may also participate virtually.

Become an Event Sponsor!

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 or the button below to view the benefits offered for the 2024 year or contact us for more information!

Register online at – https://recyclefloridatoday.info/event-5626996

Event Lodging:
Direct booking link – https://book.passkey.com/event/50745615/owner/10428011/landing

Rooming begins at Group rates are available on a first come; first served basis based on availability.
June 23, 2024 – June 25, 2024

Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

14651 Chelonia Parkway
Orlando, FL 32821, US

Rates:
USD $189.00
Average nightly rate +Taxes & Fees

Parking:
Day/Overnight Parking Rates
Discounted Self-Parking – $17.00 plus tax, per vehicle
Valet Parking – $38.00 plus tax, per vehicle

Resort Services Fee:
A Hotel Services Fee of $38.00 per room, per day has been discounted to $15.00 for all guest rooms utilized within the Group’s room block.

This includes the following services:

•In-Room and Public Area Premium High-Speed Wireless Internet Access
•(2) Bottled Waters In-Room per stay
•In-Room Keurig Coffee Makers with Gourmet Coffee and Tea
•Access to Business Center (Computers and Printer)
•Shuttle Service to and from Disney Parks & Disney Springs
•Unlimited Local and Toll-Free calls
•Access to State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
•Access to Press Reader App
•10% Discount on any Retail or Spa Services in Blue Harmony Spa
•Access to Club Wyndham miniature golf course, shuffleboard and grilling areas
*Reservations may be required
•Pool Concierge Service at Hotel Oasis Pool & hot Tubs

Now accepting reservations!

We are now accepting hotel reservations for our upcoming event. Through this website you can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations at any time and receive updated information about the event. We look forward to seeing you!

Direct link to reserve your room: https://book.passkey.com/go/RecycleFL2024

Coca-Cola Beverages Manufacturing Facilities Tour - July 24th
2024-07-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Tampa Manufacturing Facility, 9102 Sabal Industrial Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33619, United States
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Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
Tampa Manufacturing Facility
Environmental Lunch and Learn Series (ELLS) Tour

What can attendees expect:
Attendees will have an opportunity to tour the Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) Tampa Manufacturing Facility and hear about Coke Florida’s Zero Waste to Landfill initiative and its dedication to the communities it serves, by making a difference through recycling, Water Stewardship, Resiliency and Litter and Waste Reduction.

Date: Wednesday, July 24th
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where:
Coke Florida Tampa Manufacturing Facility
9102 Sabal Industrial Blvd Tampa, FL 33619

Wednesday, July

24th

Sign up today!

REGISTER

Participant Information – Attendees will participate in a tour, followed by lunch, Q&A, and networking. Closed toed shoes are required.
Registration fee: $35 for RFT Members; $50 Non-RFT Members. Registration includes tour, breakfast, lunch, and beverages.

About the event sponsor:
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida markets, sells, manufactures, distributes, and merchandises products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 Florida counties that includes the Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville metropolitan areas. The company employs over 5,000 associates and has four GreenCircle certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen sales and distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is the one of the largest Black-owned business in the United States and is Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified. In 2024, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte-Private and The Wall Street Join us and register today for this exciting facilities tour!
*Closed toe shoes required. Transportation to the tour location is the responsibility of the attendee.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

https://recyclefloridatoday.info/event-5748912

What is an ELLS?
The Environmental Lunch and Learn Series (ELLS), is a scheduled opportunity for individuals to gain education and information via a training/networking session, site or facility tour, on-site equipment demonstration, workshop, information session or structured teleconference.

2024 RFTES Awards Webinar
2024-07-26 10:00 - 11:00
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Join us on July 26th to congratulate our 2024 Recycle Florida Today Environmental Sustainability finalists and hear information about their outstanding Florida programs. These programs displayed an increased awareness of the importance of sustainability and ability to motivate others to maximize their recycling, composting, grass-roots efforts, waste reduction, sustainability efforts and improving their recycling rates through education, outreach and by example.

AWARDS WEBINAR REGISTRATION
Registration is free.

When: Friday, July 26th
Time: 10:00 am (EST)
Platform: Zoom
Registration: FREE

Compost Training Fertile Earth Worm Farm and Lion Farms
2025-01-14 09:00 - 13:30 | Fertile Earth Worm Farm, 15150 SW 264th St, Homestead, FL, 33032, United States
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Register online at: https://www.floridacompostingcouncil.org/event-5943212

Compost Training Fertile Earth Worm Farm and Lion Farms
By Florida Compost Council
Where: Homestead, FL
When: January 14, 2025
What time: 9 AM to 1:30 PM

SPEAKERS
Dr. Monica Hampton is well known in agriculture. She has been called Florida’s “Compost Queen” through her research and workshops on compost utilization through UF/IFAS and the US Composting Council. She is the founder and CEO of TerraNutri, LLC., a consulting company specializing in research and development in agriculture/compost and composting. You can contact her at Linkedin.com/in/Monica Hampton
Dr. Lanette Sobel founded the Fertile Earth Worm Farm in 2009, the largest and oldest commercial composter in south Florida, serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. She earned a master’s degree in forest pathology and a doctorate in plant medicine from the University of Florida. Dr. Sobel and has also served as faculty at Earth & Life University in Mexico, teaching the first Spanish-language doctoral-level course on circular economies in the world.
Peter Fedele is the founder and owner of Lion Farms, which is a Global Good Agricultural Practices (GLOBAL G.A.P.) and USDA-certified organic farm, specializing in gourmet mushrooms, tropical fruits, aquaponics, microgreens and eggs. Utilizing regenerative practices, they enhance soil health and significantly reduce waste utilizing vermiculture. Spent mushroom growing blocks are composted and converted into OMRI-certified castings and “worm tea” through a zero-waste, Continuous Flow Through (CFT) worm farm, the largest in Florida.
Ricky Lopez is the director of horticulture at Lion Farms. For many years, a chef at some of Miami’s top restaurants like Nobu, Ricky turned to agriculture and now heads up the gourmet mushroom production.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
The half-day training will be provided at $50 for non-members and $40 for members per participant. We can accommodate up to 40 people, so register today to ensure a place.
Please note that both locations have eliminated single use plastic. Please bring your own water bottle. We will have water available to refill water bottles.

Direction to the training site?
Fertile Earth Worm Farm is located at 15150 SW 264th St Homestead, FL 33032. Entrance is at the intersection of SW 152nd Avenue and SW 264th Street. Feel free to park along the left side of the road as you enter the farm.
Lion Farms is at 14950 SW 212 St, Miami, FL, 33187, between SW 147th Avenue and SW 150th Avenue. Please note that the GPS may take you to another location. Please use the zip code to ensure you arrive at the correct address.
For location on the map, click on:
Fertile Earth Worm Farm:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WkubZNT8rvzBmnbk9
Lions Farm:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9jw8dBBxCRPohVyA7

Click here to register. Space is limited!

Click here to become an event sponsor!

Call for Partners Webinar - Recycle Florida Specialty Plate
2025-02-12 10:30 - 11:30
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Get your “Recycle Florida” specialty plate voucher at:
https://govhub.com/indianriver/vouchers/#recycle_florida

Call for Promotional Partners Webinar

Participate in the “Recycle Florida” Specialty License Plate Call for Promotional Partners Webinar

When: February 12, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM (EST)
Where: Zoom

Sign up now to participate in the webinar and learn more about how you can help the RFT Foundation reach 3,000 pre-sale vouchers for our “Recycle Florida” specialty license plate.

The webinar is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 12th at 10:30 am (EST) and will overview how to become a partner and offer partners resources, an digital promotional toolkit, and answer questions. The webinar is FREE and there is no cost to become a promotional partner. Register for the webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AAb4P096RTylf0qPYaelVw.

Recycle Florida Today Foundation, Inc. is organized to serve and support the professional development and related objectives of source reduction and waste prevention, reuse, recycling,composting, reduction of wasted food, and sustainability professionals through education, grants, research, and certifications.

Register for the webinar now and find out how to become a promotional partner and help us reach of a goal of securing at least 3,000 Recycle Florida specialty plate vouchers sales by October of 2026.

Click here to register to participate in the FREE call for partners webinar.

How to get your voucher?

Only purchase your voucher online at the Indian River County Tax Collector’s Office at https://govhub.com/indianriver/vouchers/#recycle_florida.

or

Purchase your voucher “in-person” at any tax collector’s office or DMV. Tell the clerk you want the “Recycle Florida” specialty plate voucher.

Vouchers are non-refundable. You will need to enter the license plate number for a vehicle owned by the person purchasing the voucher.

Purchase your “Recycle Florida” voucher by clicking here.

What is the cost?

The cost of the specialty voucher is $32.50 online. However, you may be subject to renewal or other fees based on your individual situation implemented by the DMV or tax collector’s office beyond the voucher purchase. The DMV or tax collector’s office will be able to provide more information on your individual situation.

When will you receive your voucher and specialty plate?

When your transaction has been processed, the customer may receive with a Specialty License Plate Voucher Receipt.

Once all requirements have been met (we must sell 3,000 vouchers), the department will place the order for the specialty license plate. When they are manufactured, they will be sent to the county tax collector offices and will be distributed to the license plate agencies in their county.

At the end of the 2-year period, if the organization has not met the 3,000 pre-sale vouchers the department will discontinue the specialty license plate voucher and it will no longer be available for sale. If this happens, customers that purchased the voucher can use the credit toward another specialty license plate or request a refund.

Purchase your “Recycle Florida” voucher by clicking here.

Read more.

Read more online at https://recyclefloridatoday.org/specialty-plate/.

Did you already secure your voucher?

If you already secured your voucher, thank you! We want to hear from you. Please send us an email so that we can thank you in a future send.

Recycle Florida Today, Inc. · 3101 SW 34th Ave., #905-405 · Ocala, FL 34474 · USA

Legislative Update Hour Webinar
2025-02-20 10:30 - 11:30
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Join us and hear legislation being proposed that could impact the state’s solid waste and recycling efforts.
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM (EST)
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration:

FREE for Recycle Florida Today, Inc. members

$10.00 for Florida Composting Council members

$35.00 for non-members

Webinar Agenda

Preview of the upcoming legislative session

Legislation to watch

Information on “How You Can Track Bills”

Click Here to Register

Recycle Florida Today, Inc. · 3101 SW 34th Ave., #905-405 · Ocala, FL 34474 · USA

2025 Virtual Spring Summit
2025-03-18 09:00 - 12:00
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Registration is OPEN!
Click here to download the agenda in PDF format.

Save on travel and make plans now to participate in Recycle Florida Today’s virtual Spring Summit and join Florida’s professionals for leading education and networking event for the recycling, sustainable and environmental professional. Recycle Florida Today will be hosting our 2025 Virtual Spring Summit on Tuesday, March 18th via Zoom. Registration allows you to join free anytime throughout the virtual conference.
This year’s agenda covers a wide area of topics including recycling and collection innovations, corporate sustainability, best business practices, public education and more. Register now and don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insight and knowledge while networking with other environmental and recycling professionals.
Date: Tuesday, March 18th
Start Time: 9:00 am (EST)
Platform: Zoom
Registration: $50 for RFT Members; $75 for Non-Members, and FREE for Annual Sponsors of RFT

Agenda
Click here to download the agenda in PDF format.

Welcome Our Speakers

FLCC Event Share: Compost Training Sunshine Organics & Compost
2025-05-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Sunshine Organics, 6478 Buffalo Ave., Jacksonville, FL, 32208, United States
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Compost Training Sunshine Organics & Compost
By: Florida Compost Council
Where: Jacksonville, FL
When: May 8, 2025
Time: 9 AM to 1:00 PM

SPEAKERS
Dr. Monica Hampton is well-known in agriculture. She has been called Florida’s “Compost Queen” through her research and workshops on compost utilization through UF/IFAS and the US Composting Council. She is the founder and CEO of TerraNutri, LLC., a consulting company specializing in research and development in agriculture/compost and composting. You can contact her at Linkedin.com/in/Monica Hampton.
Christina Kelcourse Esq., CFP, CRPC, co-owner of Sunshine Organics and Compost. Christina has built a career around serving the community. Her career started in corporate finance; growing an elite financial planning practice focused on ESG investing that spanned into advanced corporate training, eventually becoming a regional managing director. As an attorney, she has owned and operated an estate planning law firm, working with clients to create a solid plan to protect them and their families. Then, she seized the opportunity to start a fresh, innovative non-profit: the North Florida Green Chamber of Commerce where she served as Executive Director and run operations. In this role she was passionate about bringing climate-smart practices to over 200 organizations within 24 industries. A native Floridian, she knows the land and the people. She is married to Mike Kelcourse the other co-owner of Sunshine and together they have three children.

Sunshine Organics and Compost President and Founder, Michael Kelcourse, started his professional career on a family farm. Always a hard worker, starting at the bottom and working his way up from bailing hay and plowing fields, to eventually holding positions as Financial Analyst to General Manager. As Chief Financial Officer for Re-Harvest, Inc., a recycling facility in New England, he learned valuable insight into how the waste industry works. With this knowledge, he successfully started Kelco Recycling, a cardboard, paper, and plastics recycling business that he owned and operated for over a decade. His path eventually led to food recycling, which inspired him to start Sunshine Organics and Compost. Now, the first and only food waste commercial compost facility in Duval County, Michael is in charge of daily operations, compliance, and maintenance, as well as securing all the tonnages across the scales at Sunshine.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

The half-day training will be provided at $50 for non-members and $40 for members per participant. We can accommodate up to 40 people, so register today to ensure a place.

Sunshine Organics and Compost is located at 6478 Buffalo Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32208
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9x7VfMXptS3kQTbP8

Website: www.SunshineOrganicsAndCompost.com

2025 Annual Conference and Exhibition
2025-06-23 13:00 - 2025-06-25 12:00 | Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118, United States
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Click here to download the agenda. Updated 4.22.2025

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, two (2) refreshment breaks, 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. Memberships expire on December 31st. Register direct online at: https://recyclefloridatoday.info/event-6071024.

Limited Exhibit Booths Available
Conference and exhibitor registration is open NOW! Don’t wait – reserve your exhibit booth and showcase your products, technologies, and services to our attendees.
Exhibit booth reservations –
8 x 10 booths are available at the member rate of $865.00 and $995.00 for non-members. Exhibit booth reservations include one (1) complimentary conference registration that includes credentials to attendee activities. For more information contact Recycle Florida Today, Inc. at (850) 907-1278 or by visiting here – Contact Us.
Reserve your exhibit booth today. Space is limited.

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 2025 year or contact us for more information! Click here to become an event or annual sponsor now!

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is glad you can join them for Recycle Today 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Book directly online at: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/dabdhhf-recycl-7ca32a9c-527c-4c3b-8400-11f45d9e455/.
A room block reserved at Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for June 22, 2025 through June 25, 2025. Booking your room is simple, just select “Book a Room” to receive your group’s preferred rate.
The Resort Charge for our group has been discounted to $15.00 plus tax per night. Our group will also receive a $10 discount off the standard self-parking rates. Please disregard any other pricing mentioned throughout the site.
Daily Resort Charge includes: WiFi; 1 hour beach bike & boogie board rental; SpikeBall equipment; $10 to $15 discount off food & beverage; 15% off spa & regular priced gift shop apparel; 1 kids arts & craft activity; 1 kids breakfast with purchase of adult buffet.
Please note that should you need to change or cancel your stay, you have until 72 hours prior to arrival to make changes to or cancel your reservations without penalty. Any cancellations or modifications within this 72 hour within 72 hours prior to arrival will result in a cancellation penalty, which is forefiture of the deposit.
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, 2025 – June 25, 2025
Book by: May 25, 2025

NuCycle Energy – Facility Tour on July 22nd
2025-07-22 11:00 - 13:00 | NuCycle Energy Plant, 2067 S. County Line Rd, Plant City, 33566, United States
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NuCycle Energy – Facility Tour
Registration is OPEN!

You are invite to register for the to NuCycle Energy ELLS Tour. Where innovation meets sustainability.
When: July 22, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 2067 S. County Line Rd, Plant City, FL 33566

Special Registration Rate:

$20 for RFT members
$35 for non members
FREE for annual sponsors of RFT (complimentary registrations based on your sponsorship level).

What to Expect:
Guests will experience our process live and in action—from the arrival of raw materials to the manufacturing of our signature fuel product, Enviro-Fuelcubes®. The tour also includes lunch.

Safety First:

Please wear closed-toe shoes (steel toe preferred, if possible).
PPE will be provided: Ear Plugs, Safety Vest, Gloves, Protective Eyewear.

2025 RFT Environmental Sustainability Awards Webinar
2025-07-29 10:30 - 11:15
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2025 Award Winners

Outstanding Public Program Winner
Click here to download their program submission as a PDF.

Outstanding Private Program Winner
Click here to download their program submission as a PDF.

Join us on July 29th to congratulate our 2025 Recycle Florida Today Environmental Sustainability winners and hear information about their outstanding Florida programs. These programs displayed an increased awareness of the importance of sustainability and ability to motivate others to maximize their recycling, composting, grass-roots efforts, waste reduction, sustainability efforts and improving their recycling rates through education, outreach and by example.

AWARDS WEBINAR REGISTRATION
Registration is FREE.

When: Tuesday, July 29th
Time: 10:30 am (EST)
Platform: Zoom
Registration: FREE

Click here to register for FREE!

Making Valuable Connections Webinar
2025-11-14 12:00 - 12:30
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FREE Webinar. Making valuable connections is important at any point of your professional career. Hear from experts on how they have built valuable connections and how those connections can lead to growth, development, and success in business and individual professional growth. Join this 30-minute webinar and hear from experts in the industry on how they make valuable connections. Hosted by the RFT Young Professionals Committee.

Click here to register for this FREE Zoom webinar.
When: November 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 to 12:30 pm
Where: Zoom
Speakers:

Jim Reece, Okaloosa County
Amy Uong, Nespresso

Pioneering Progress - 2025 Winter Summit and Waste Pro Tour (ELLS)
2025-12-02 09:00 - 2025-12-03 16:00 | World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, FL, 34482, United States
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Registration is OPEN

Agenda Released

Click to download and view the agenda in PDF format.

Event Dates:

The Winter Summit takes place on December 3, 2025.
The Waste Pro Ocala Recycling Facility ELLS tour takes place the day before on December 2, 2025.

Don’t miss it! Plan to participate in this educational and leadership conference discussing the business of recycling and sustainability.

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 industry.

Winter Summit – December 3, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, an in-person event
Where: World Equestrian Center
1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482

Schedule of Events:

December 2nd – Waste Pro ELLS *Lunch included.
December 3rd – Fall Summit at the World Equestrian Center *Lunch included

Registration Rates:

Waste Pro ELLS Only – $35 for members and $50 for non-members. Lunch is included. Educational share from Friends Recycling.
Winter Summit Only – $175 for members, $200 for non-members, $150 for annual sponsors. Speaker receive complimentary registration. Lunch is included.
Combined Waste Pro ELLS and Winter Summit – $200 for members, $225 for non-members, $175 for annual sponsors. Lunch is included for both events.

Winter Summit special appearance from Rubbish the Raccoon and his sister Debrie.
Photo used with permission of this student’s parent.

Welcome Our Speakers

Waste Pro’s Ocala Recycling Center (MRF) ELLS Tour
Waste Pro’s Ocala Recycling Center (MRF) is a 65,000 square foot recycling processing facility with a1,000 square foot scale house. Its full single stream CP Manufacturing processing line can sort 15 tons of recycled materials per hour. The facility features a 3,000-ton tipping floor, an outbound residue loading area, an inner and outer scale, and an optical sorter that quickly and efficiently separates plastic water bottles from other materials. The facility is staffed by more than 30 employees and is open for shipping and receiving materials from 8 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday, with processing hours extending from 6 am – midnight. Waste Pro’s Ocala Recycling Center currently sells approximately 90% of its material domestically.

Waste Pro Ocala Recycling Center
3621 NW 10th street Ocala, FL, 34475

When: December 2nd from 9:30 AM to Noon

Lunch is included.
Closed toed shoes are required.
Vests, hard hats, and safety glasses will be provided for the tour.
Educational share from Friends Recycling

Event Sponsorship Available – $750
Become an event sponsor and show your support for the organization and receive attractive benefits.

Your event sponsorship would include the following benefits:
One (1) complimentary Winter Summit and Waste Pro ELLS combined registration
One direct “a message from our sponsors” emailed to our RFT network. *Sponsor must provide the content and it be approved by RFT.
Promotion on our social media, website, and on event promotional emails.
Ability to put a flyer, SWAG, or handout at each participate place setting at the Winter Summit.
1-minute welcome message in the opening during the opening plenary session.

Event Lodging
The Winter Summit will take place at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL on December 3rd.

World Equestrian Center
1750 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482
https://worldequestriancenter.com/

Statewide Recycling Summit
2026-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Hilton Sandestin, 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South, Miramar Beach, 32550, United States
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Three Key Reasons Why you should attend SERC (Feb. 15th – 17th) and the Recycle Florida Today, Inc Statewide Recycling Summit (Feb. 18th).

1. Learn Cutting Edge Insights & Market Intelligence

Discover the latest recycling technologies and strategies to identify viable end‑markets for recyclables vital for adapting to market shifts.
Gain foresight on current and future market conditions, helping your organization stay ahead and strategize effectively.

2. High Value Networking Across the Industry

Connect with 400–600 industry professionals, from paper mill operators and sustainability managers to government recycling coordinators and equipment manufacturers.
Meet potential partners and clients directly on the trade show floor (55+ exhibitors), enhancing lead generation and brand visibility.

3. Professional Development & Solutions

Attend focused educational sessions on regulatory updates, finance strategies, waste‑conversion tech, and best practices tailored to recycling realities.
Access a goldmine of resources – from VIP contact databases and recorded sessions to trade‑show demos.

Recycle Florida Today to Hold Statewide Recycling Summit

RFT Statewide Recycling Summit to be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. More details to come.

2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-24
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2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition
June 22-24, 2026
Join Florida’s premier recycling association from as we unite for an event full of professional education and networking. Through your attendance, you have the opportunity to network with leading environmental professionals from within the State of Florida and beyond, gain valuable education, and meet with our sponsors and exhibitors who are leading the way in advancements in recycling and environmental sustainability. Registration is OPEN!

Click here to download the agenda.

Who Should Attend?
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.

What does your registration include?
Registration includes: conference credentials, access to educational sessions, the exhibit hall and networking functions.
Networking breaks include: Continental breakfast, one (1) refreshment break, one (1) evening reception, one (1) luncheon, and one (1) networking dinner. *Those who register at the non-member rate will receive membership to Recycle Florida Today, Inc. for the remainder of the year. Memberships expire on December 31st of each year. Registrants may also participate virtually.

Conference Registration is Open!
*Student registrations must be made with a university or college email address.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Limited Exhibit Booths Available

Conference and exhibitor registration is open NOW! Don’t wait – reserve your exhibit booth and showcase your products, technologies, and services to our attendees.
Exhibit booth reservations –
8 x 8 booths are available at the member rate of $865.00 and $965.00 for non-members. Exhibit booth reservations include one (1) complimentary conference registration that includes credentials to attendee activities. For more information contact Recycle Florida Today, Inc. at (850) 907-1278. Email info (at) recyclefloridatoday.org to reserve your spot.

Click here to reserve your exhibit booth.

Thank You, Event Sponsors!

Show your support and receive the recognition you deserve. Sponsorship packages are available from $500 to $2,500 and include a range of benefits to your organization. Download and secure your benefits today! Click here to download a sponsorship form in PDF format.

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.

Click here to become a “Session Sponsor.”

Lodging Information:

The event will take place at the Shores Resort and Spa. Discounted rooms are available at a rate of $149 per night, plus taxes. When reserving your room mention “Recycle Florida Today“. Group lodging discounts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the group discount.

Parking: $10 per vehicle, per day. Valet is $20 per vehicle, per day.

THE SHORES RESORT AND SPA
2637 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Tel: (386) 767-7350
Rates: $149.00 nightly, plus taxes

Room reservations must be made direct by calling the hotel direct at (386) 767-7350.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RESERVING HOTEL BOOKINGS
IMPORTANT – Recycle Florida Today, Inc., does not use a third party service provider to book your room and we will not call you to reserve your room.
We have no affiliation with these third party housing coordinators.
*Be sure to adjust the nights of your stay as appropriate.

Click here to book your room direct at The Shores Resort and Spa
