Recycle Florida Today, Inc.

Making Valuable Connections Webinar
2025-11-14 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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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
