The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is pleased to announce Kathryn Garcia, commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation and Nate Morris, co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Global, as keynote speakers for its annual conference, WASTECON庐, in Orlando, Florida, August 24-27, 2015. WASTECON庐 is the premier solid waste industry-focused conference that brings the latest news, education, advancements and products to solid waste professionals. This year鈥檚 theme, Inventing the Future of Solid Waste Management, will allow attendees to explore and define the future they see for the solid waste industry. 鈥淲e are very excited to have Commissioner Garcia and Nate Morris join us at WASTECON庐 this year,鈥� said SWANA Executive Director and CEO, David Biderman. 鈥淭heir participation in this year鈥檚 event is an example of how SWANA is making WASTECON庐 a more meaningful event for both exhibitors and attendees.鈥� Biderman added, 鈥淭heir presentations will provide important guidance on innovative public sector and private sector activities that are helping to invent the future of solid waste management.鈥�
Garcia joined the New York City Department of Sanitation in early 2014 after serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Since becoming commissioner, Garcia has focused her waste efforts on implementing the city鈥檚 solid waste management plan and launching several innovative pilot programs for recyclables and organics. Under Commissioner Garcia鈥檚 leadership, New York City streets are cleaner than they have been in more than 35 years. 鈥淚 got to know Commissioner Garcia while I managed the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) New York City chapter, and am impressed by her leadership in making New York City 鈥� my hometown 鈥� more sustainable,鈥� noted Biderman. 鈥淚 have watched her testify at several City Council hearings and am very much looking forward to her presentation at WASTECON庐.鈥�
Known as a social entrepreneur, Morris is the co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Global, a cloud-based, sustainable waste and recycling platform. Rubicon Global empowers independent haulers and recyclers to grow their businesses through access to national accounts and improved route density. Morris oversees all aspects of the company and has a deep commitment to sustainability and finding ways to reduce, re-use and recycle waste
SWANA International Board President Brian Tippetts said, 鈥淩ubicon鈥檚 innovative business model seeks to improve waste diversion rates and foster competition. Nate鈥檚 vision is aligned with SWANA鈥檚 mission to advance the responsible management of solid waste as a resource.鈥�
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