RCon^® 2026 Revitalizes the Resource Management Community

RCon® 2026: September 29 – October 2 | Exhibit Hall Open: September 29 – October 1
Location: America's Center, St. Louis, Missouri

More than an event, RCon^® brought together more than 1,500 waste, recycling, and resource management professionals from across North America for a blended learning experience focused on reshaping our industry's future. Powered by SWANA, RCon is an annual experience that empowers practitioners to achieve their professional goals through training, connection, and educational sessions.

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RCon in the News

SWANA's RCon 2026 Brings Together More Than 1,500 Industry Professionals in St. Louis | SWANA
Waste and Resource Management Professionals Gather at RCon, Powered by SWANA | SWANA
RCon 2026: Collaboration Will Be Critical to Recycling's Next Chapter | Waste360
St. Louis drop-off recycling shift cuts contamination | Resource Recycling
Industry pros gather in St. Louis to tackle trash safety | Fox2 Now

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See Who Attended

View the list of industry colleagues who attended RCon 2026.

View the Exhibitor List

The sold-out exhibit hall featured more than 200 organizations showcasing their latest services, products, and solutions.

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Interested in exhibiting at RCon 2027? Email Weston Kalogeridis at wkalogeridis@swana.org.

Save the Dates

Mark your calendar for RCon 2027, to be held September 21-24 in Portland, Oregon.

Plan ahead for RCon 2028 in Raleigh, North Carolina, from October 3-6, 2028.

Stay tuned for more updates at www.swana.org/events/rcon.

2026 Award Recipients

Prior to RCon, SWANA announced the recipients of the 2026 Awards, honoring excellence in waste and resource management. SWANA rolled out the red carpet for this year’s awardees at 18Rails, located in a renovated industrial building in Midtown. Learn more about our 2026 award recipients.

Industry Partners Co-located with RCon

New this year, the Circularity Forum co-located with RCon®, providing attendees with two impactful events in one trip. Hosted by the National Recycling Coalition, in partnership with CircularSTL, Race to Zero Waste, MidAmerica Clean Future Alliance, and the Illinois Recycling Foundation, this event convened stakeholders for regional action and national impact.

The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) convened its annual Fall Safety & Standards Meetings ahead of RCon. Members of NWRA's ANSI-Accredited Standards Committee, Safety Committee, and related subcommittees came together to address key safety priorities, advance industry standards, and share operational best practices. The meeting also featured NWRA's joint session with SWANA’s Safety Committee, providing a valuable opportunity to collaborate on safety initiatives and advocacy efforts that support the future of the industry.