Rapid Insights Sessions

Join RCon™ Sponsors for 20-minute informational Rapid Insight presentations in the New Way® Theatre, highlighting topics of importance to your daily operation, including:

• Fleet safety
• Methane emissions
• PFAs treatment
• Municipal collections service operations
• Software advancements

Wednesday, November 12

Leveraging Landfill Gas to Fund Early Wellfield Infrastructure

Wednesday, November 12, 5:40 p.m – 6:10 p.m. | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Alex Barrow
  Vice President, Product Development | Redtail Renewables
• Rob Morgan
  Chief Development Officer | Redtail Renewables

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Rapid Insights Presented by Byers Scientific

Wednesday, November 12, 6:20 p.m – 6:50 p.m. | New Way Theatre

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How AI, Automation and Policy Are Shaping Recycling

Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m – 7:30 p.m. | New Way Theatre

Speaker

• Will Herzog
  West Coast Sales Manager | Machinex Technologies

The recycling industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by two converging forces: artificial intelligence and evolving regulatory frameworks. This presentation explores how automated sorting technologies—such as AI-powered optical sorters, robotic sorters, and data-driven process optimization—are redefining the efficiency and safety of modern material recovery facilities. At the same time, new policies and extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs are reshaping the requirements for MRFs.

Real-world case studies will illustrate the latest sorting technologies align innovation with regulation to achieve higher recovery rates, improved quality, and long-term sustainability goals.

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Thursday, November 13

Setting Your Fleet Up for Success: Best Safety & Specs

Thursday, November 13, 11:20 a.m – 11:50 a.m. | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Tyler White
  Product Manager | New Way Trucks
• Juan Higgs
  Chief of Engineering | Autocar Trucks

This session will focus on safety components, safety technology and insights from body and chassis OEM perspectives. The speakers will discuss how haulers can incorporate safety and what to consider with their fleet equipment and in overall operations. Speakers will also touch on how to best spec your truck for its intended use and routes, as well as option content to consider based on usage and overall fleet operations and business goals.

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Beyond the Surface: Unmasking Hidden Methane Emissions for Optimized Gas Collection

Thursday, November 13, 12:00 p.m – 12:30 p.m. | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Andres Quijano
  Sales Manager, Americas | Envirosuite

The Beyond the Surface talk by Andres Quijano, will fundamentally change how your team approaches Landfill Gas (LFG) collection and regulatory compliance. We will reveal the highly dynamic nature of methane emissions, which can vary dramatically based on weather and time of day, highlighting why periodic monitoring is often insufficient. By understanding these continuous, variable, and often hidden release points, we will demonstrate the importance of continuous monitoring to accurately identify emission hotspots, significantly boost gas collection efficiency, and maximize your system's operational and environmental performance.

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How AMCS Eliminates the Hidden Costs in Municipal Service Delivery

Thursday, November 13, 12:40 p.m – 1:10 p.m. | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Matt Monroe
  Director, Routing Solutions | AMCS

Join us for a live demo of the AMCS Platform for Municipalities, the new purpose-built SaaS solution designed for the modern muni-resi operator. We’ll show you how AMCS provides end-to-end control and visibility across your entire operation—from seamless citizen onboarding and flexible service package definition to integrated transport and automated billing.

• Instantly auto-assign service packages and follow-up tasks for residents.
• Optimize master and daily routes to reduce planning time by up to 50%.
• Cut operational costs and emissions by up to 20%.
• See how AI Monitoring detects exceptions like contamination and overfills. 

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Peak Performance Year After Year: The Power of Annual Scale Software Tuning

Thursday, November 13, 1:20 p.m – 1:50 p.m. | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Andrew Twigg
  Business Development Supervisor | Paradigm Software

Go-live isn’t the finish line, it’s just the first lap. Your scale software ran great in year one, but what about year two? Just like any well-used machine, scale software needs regular attention to keep it running at its best. Annual tuning isn’t just maintenance; it’s a critical step in supporting your operation’s evolution. In this session, we’ll explore how proactive scale software optimization keeps your system performing at its peak, prevents slowdowns, and extends the life of your investment. Learn what our team reviews during each tune-up, common issues we uncover, and why staying proactive each year makes all the difference.

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NEW WAY: Introduction to Residential Collection Services

Thursday, November 13, 2:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m. | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Don Ross
  Chief Sales Officer | New Way Trucks
• Oland Stokes
  Collections Manager | Sarasota County Solid Waste
• Patrick Kinsella
  CEO | WIS

Residential collection programs are among the most community-facing elements of an integrated solid waste system. While these programs have existed for decades, they continue to evolve, becoming more effective and efficient each year. Hosted by our conference sponsor, New Way ®, this session brings together industry leaders sharing insights into the latest strategies for building successful collection systems. Topics will cover implementing and maintaining a high-performing residential collection system — from operations and procurements to AI technologies and tariffs — whether operated by the public or private sector. In this session, industry experts offer insights and perspectives on the state of residential refuse collection – past, present and future.

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Friday, November 14

Safety, It’s a Culture!

Friday, November 14, 11:20 am – 11:50 am | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Don Ross
  Chief Sales Officer | New Way Trucks
• Erin Gilchrist
  Owner | Fleet Unfiltered Consulting

Join Erin Gilchrist and Don Ross for a fast-paced, Rapid Insights Session focused on keys to getting your people home safe, every single day.

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From Startup to Steady State: Inside the Bethlehem LEEF System®

Friday, November 14, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Nick Ganzon
  President, US | The Water and Carbon Group
  

What does it take to move from pilot promises to full-scale performance? The Bethlehem Landfill project offers a clear answer. In this session, The Water & Carbon Group takes you inside the LEEF System’s journey, from commissioning to 24/7 operation for over a year, highlighting visuals, performance milestones, and the key lessons behind one of the industry’s first compliant, high-throughput PFAS treatment systems.

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Fueling Change: How RNG Creates Economic and Environmental Value

Friday, November 14, 12:40 pm – 1:10 pm | New Way Theatre

Speakers

• Cornia Sheridan
  Executive Vice President, Business Development | Viridi Energy
•  John Shortreed
  Senior Project Developer | Viridi Energy

Join Viridi Energy’s Corina Sheridan and John Shortreed for an in-depth discussion on the transformative potential of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from landfill gas (LFG) We’ll explore how the value of RNG is derived and the wide-ranging benefits it offers host landfills, including its local community impact, environmental advantages, and its role in landfill management, compliance, and economic growth. Attendees will gain insight into how RNG projects create jobs, reduce emissions, and help communities meet sustainability goals while turning waste into opportunity. The session will also highlight strategies to maximize the value of RNG. We’ll discuss the importance of experience, track records, strong funding capabilities, deep industry knowledge and a complete understanding of the integration of beneficial use projects and landfill operations. Learn how to evaluate technology performance—including uptime, recovery rates, and gas quality—along with pipeline integration, permitting considerations, and economic impacts specific to your landfill and future growth plans. Whether you’re exploring RNG for the first time, looking to optimize an existing project or wondering what’s next in RNG, this session will provide actionable insights and practical guidance to help you capture the full economic and environmental value of renewable natural gas.

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Landfill Gas to Energy Project Solutions

Friday, November 14, 1:20 pm – 1:50 pm | New Way Theatre

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