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The leading event for waste, recycling and resource professionals.

Join the ultimate platform for accelerating change towards a more sustainable planet. At RWM, engage in discussions on critical waste and resource management topics, discover innovative green technologies, and launch solutions to the sector's most pressing challenges in line with the principles of the circular economy.

Organised in partnership with leading organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management and Environmental Services Association, access need-to-know insights and network with like-minded professionals over two action-packed days.

In 2023, RWM welcomed over 8,000 high-level attendees eager to discover cutting-edge technologies, lucrative investment opportunities, and crucial insights that elevated their operations, emphasising the importance of a circular economy, achieving net-zero goals, and promoting sustainability.


In partnership with
CIWM

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

Key Partners

Who Attends?

RWM is where you'll connect with the top players in waste, recycling and resource. 

RWM is where you'll connect with the top players in waste, recycling and resource. 

The ultimate destination for professionals across the entire resource supply chain. From large waste management businesses to independent operators, local authorities to industry and manufacturing, our event caters to everyone who wants to stay ahead of the game.

Whether you're a skip hire business looking to invest in new machinery or a retailer keen to improve your net-zero credentials, RWM is the perfect platform to connect with industry experts, discover the latest trends, and learn about best practices.

Our show offers a unique opportunity to network with peers, hear from inspiring keynote speakers, and gain valuable insights into the regulatory landscape. With a packed schedule of case studies, seminars, and interactive workshops, there's something for everyone at RWM. Don't miss out on this chance to take your business to the next level. Join us today!

2023 Visitor Stats See Who Attended

Meet and do business with thousands of visitors from local authorities, waste and resource management,
energy from waste, manufacturing, facilities management, retail and more.

Exhibition Sectors

Explore the pivotal areas of the Resources & Waste Management Expo 2024.

Uncover the latest developments in the 'Waste, Recycling & Disposal Services' sector, where innovative practices in waste management and recycling are showcased. Dive into the 'Collections, Transport & Street Cleaning' sector to see how modern logistics are transforming urban cleanliness and efficiency. Discover cutting-edge machinery and equipment in the 'Plant, Machinery & Equipment' sector, essential for advancing waste processing and resource management.

Engage with industry leaders in the 'Consulting & Professional Services' sector, who provide essential insights and strategic advice on implementing sustainable practices. Embrace the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and solutions in sustainability, a key focus across all sectors of the expo.

Waste, Recycling & Disposal Services

Waste, Recycling & Disposal Services

The waste, recycling, and disposal innovations at our exhibition. Explore waste reduction, eco-friendly disposal, and sustainable recycling technologies while networking with industry experts for a greener future.

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Consulting & Professional Services

Consulting & Professional Services

Explore consulting and professional services tailored to waste and recycling - connect with expert advisors who offer strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and best practices to optimise sustainable waste management.

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Collections, Transport & Street Cleaning

Collections, Transport & Street Cleaning

The exhibition's waste collection, transport, and street cleaning sector, showcasing advanced equipment, smart solutions, and eco-conscious practices for efficient urban cleanliness and sustainable waste management.

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Plant, Machinery & Equipment

Plant, Machinery & Equipment

Delve into the plant, machinery, and equipment zone at the exhibition, highlighting cutting-edge technology, innovative systems, and sustainable solutions to revolutionise industry operations and drive environmental progress.

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Sustainability

Sustainability

Featuring advancements in net-zero, circular economy, and decarbonisation strategies. Engage with experts driving change through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts for a sustainable future.

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Get Involved

Connect with 8,000 active buyers in the waste & resource market, as well as 12,000 total visitors to ESS. Being part of RWM guarantees you facetime, exposure and leads with your target market. 

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Resources & Waste Management Agenda

Join us at the Resource & Waste Management Expo 2024 for an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in resource management and waste reduction techniques.

Focused on innovative recycling technologies and sustainable waste management solutions, this expo is a central platform for state-of-the-art environmental strategies and practices. Engage in essential discussions about advancing towards a circular economy and implementing ground-breaking technologies in waste and resource management for a more sustainable future.

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CPD Certification Service
Our free-to-attend content sessions are full of knowledge and are all CPD accredited, enabling you to develop professionally, improve your practice and gain continued competence points.

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13 Sep 2023
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Local Authority Theatre
    Councils need to plan ahead, for reasons of procurement, service development, compliance, environmen ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Material Village Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Net-Zero
    • Decarbonisation
    • Waste & Recycling
    Decarbonisation & Future Technologies Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Environment Networking Hub
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    • Waste & Recycling
    Local Authority Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Net Zero Theatre
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Future Talent Hub
    Focusing on practical strategies for sustainable waste management tailored to the needs of smaller b ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    Decarbonisation & Future Technologies Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Waste & Recycling
    Energy Management Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    Local Authority Theatre
    The Internet of Things (IoT) can significantly enhance waste management and recycling processes by p ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Decarbonisation & Future Technologies Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Local Authority Theatre
    This session will look at the issues of machinery safety associated with collection vehicles, which ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    N/A - Richard Coulson is covering this in his introduction to the session
    • Energy from Waste
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    Energy Management Theatre
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Net Zero Theatre
    • Net-Zero
    • Decarbonisation
    • Waste & Recycling
    Decarbonisation & Future Technologies Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    Join Content With Purpose and CIWM for an inspiring, ground breaking launch event, hosted by the Inn ...
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    How do we continue to work together, communicate and deliver? Helping to shape and navigate EPR has ...
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Local Authority Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Sustainability
    Energy Management Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Net Zero Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Future Talent Hub
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Environment Networking Hub
    Come and network with Elevating voices and discuss Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Waate a ...
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Local Authority Theatre
    • Contamination
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Energy Management Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    The consumer’s vital role in boosting recycling rates is often forgotten and tackled through labelli ...
    • Net-Zero
    • Waste & Recycling
    Decarbonisation & Future Technologies Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Local Authority Theatre
    Join the Environment Agency's Waste Crime Engagement Specialists to learn of the benefits to Local A ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Environment Networking Hub
    Join us at the Fleet Managers Forum, a premier networking event exclusively designed for independent ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Keynote Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Energy Management Theatre
    Hosted by Mike Brown and Andy Jones (Chair of the RDF Industry Group). Welcoming both members and no ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Future Talent Hub
    Letsrecycle.com's 35 UNDER 35 is an exciting awards programme that identifies the trailblazers in th ...
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Net Zero Theatre
    Access to timely and accurate waste volume and composition data has long been the recycling and wast ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Net-Zero
    • Decarbonisation
    Decarbonisation & Future Technologies Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Local Authority Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Circular Economy
    Energy Management Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    Environment Networking Hub
14 Sep 2023
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Environment Networking Hub
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Local Authority Theatre
    • Climate Change
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    We all need a reminder from time to time as to WHY the planet - particularly when it comes to plasti ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    Energy Management Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Net Zero Theatre
    In a world where the waste industry often operates behind a veil of secrecy, Renaud de Viel Castel, ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Material Village Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Local Authority Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    UK Government is taking an increasingly policy driven intervention in the waste and resource sector. ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Local Authority Theatre
    In response to the requirement in England to collected food waste separately on a weekly basis from ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Environment Networking Hub
    This session aims to open up a conversation around mental health in the waste management sector. Hea ...
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    What challenges and opportunities are there to unlocking greater uptake of reusable packaging produc ...
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Local Authority Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    Energy Management Theatre
    • Energy from Waste
    • Tech & AI
    Decarbonisation & Future Technologies Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Tech & AI
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Net-Zero
    • Decarbonisation
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Net Zero Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    Future Talent Hub
    Set up in 2010, Letsrecycle.com's Zero Waste Awards is the UK's premier recognition scheme for busin ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Local Authority Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    While new food waste legislation focuses minds on disposal, let’s not lose sight of the avoidance of ...
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    Compostable packaging degradability trials - how effective is compostable packaging
    • Waste & Recycling
    Circular Economy & Net Zero Theatre
    • Circular Economy
    • Sustainability
    • Waste & Recycling
    Packaging & EPR Theatre
    • Biodiversity
    • Waste & Recycling
    Keynote Theatre
    Hear from the Chair of the Environmental Services Association's Biodiversity Working Group, Leigh Br ...
    • Waste & Recycling
    Material Village Theatre
    • Waste & Recycling
    • Professional Services
    Local Authority Theatre


 

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Speakers

We are thrilled to showcase an esteemed group of speakers at the Resources & Waste Management Expo, each an expert in the field of resource management and waste reduction.

These pioneers of the industry will offer their profound insights and expertise, leading the way to a more sustainable approach to waste management. Our speakers range from innovators in recycling and waste processing technologies to specialists in sustainable resource management and advocates for eco-friendly policies. They represent the cutting-edge of advancements in resource and waste management. Join us to engage with those who are redefining best practices and driving significant progress in the sector.


 

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FAQs

 

Q. When and where is the Resources & Waste Management Expo taking place?

A. The Resources & Waste Management Expo is scheduled for 11-12 September 2024, co-located with four other shows including EFD Expo, CLR Expo, WRM Expo and APC Expo at the NEC Birmingham, UK. The address is National Exhibition Centre, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK. Plan your visit and find more details here.

 


 

Q. What is the Resource & Waste Management Expo?

A. This expo is a leading event for professionals in the waste management, recycling, and sustainability sectors. It offers an unparalleled platform to discover the latest in resource efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental sustainability. With top exhibitors and a line up of industry experts, the event promises insightful discussions on topics like advanced recycling technologies, sustainable waste management practices, and innovative approaches to resource conservation. It's an essential destination for those seeking practical solutions and networking opportunities in the waste and resource management industry.

 


 

Q. What are the key topics covered at the Expo?

A. The Expo will address a broad spectrum of critical subjects, including Waste Management Strategies, Recycling Technologies, Sustainable Resource Management, and Environmental Policies. Discussions will also focus on Circular Economy, Green Technologies, Waste-to-Energy Solutions, and Innovative Practices in the sector. This comprehensive approach offers attendees a complete overview of the current and future trends in resource and waste management.

 


 

Q. Who are the featured speakers at the Expo?

A. We are assembling a group of distinguished industry leaders and innovators as our featured speakers. While the complete line up for 2024 is still being finalised, attendees can anticipate experts in areas such as Recycling Innovations, Sustainable Waste Management, Circular Economy, and Environmental Policies, among others. These speakers are celebrated for their impactful contributions to the field of waste and resource management.

 


 

Q. Who should attend the Expo?

A. The Expo is an unmissable event for professionals, students, researchers, policy-makers, and anyone involved in waste management, recycling, environmental services, and sustainability. It's a prime opportunity for gaining fresh insights, networking, and discovering new technologies and practices vital for progress in these sectors.

 


 

Q. What networking opportunities are available at the Expo?

A. The Expo provides excellent networking opportunities, bringing together a diverse group of professionals and experts. It serves as an ideal ground for collaboration, idea exchange, and forming valuable connections, crucial for advancing sustainable practices in waste and resource management.

 


 

Q. How can I register for the Expo?

A. Registration details for the Resources & Waste Management Expo 2024 will be available soon. Sign up here for updates and be among the first to know when registration opens.

 

Sector Spotlights & Key Themes

Dive into the heart of innovation across diverse environmental sectors.

Circular Economy

Circular Economy

Hear updates from the UK Government on regulation, pioneering new case studies on reuse, communication techniques to prevent waste, new technologies and much, much more.

Explore Circular Economy

Resources & Waste Management

Resources & Waste Management

Advancing circular economy strategies to address resource scarcity, plastic pollution & environmental issues, focusing on recycling, waste minimisation, and sustainable materials for ecological balance and economic growth.

Explore Resources & Waste

Net-Zero

Net-Zero

Learn how to review and reduce your organisations' carbon emissions, hear from pioneering businesses and discover the latest technology and solutions available.

Explore Net Zero

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