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RCon Roundup

Welcome to RCon™ Roundup, where you will find all the latest news, stories, and features about SWANA's premier conference.

Contact SWANA’s marketing team at marketing@swana.org with questions or RCon media inquiries.

Videos

The Official RCon™ 2026 Preview Trailer

Get a first look at what’s ahead at RCon 2026 and why this year’s experience is not to be missed! New city. New energy. RCon heads to St. Louis, the Gateway City—known for innovation, reuse, and reinvention. From iconic landmarks to a vibrant downtown, St. Louis sets the stage for a reinvigorated RCon experience.

A Warm Welcome to RCon™ 2026 Attendees in St. Louis

SWANA's flagship event experience, RCon™ is headed to St. Louis, Missouri, September 29 - October 2, 2026. Explore St. Louis President & CEO Brad Dean shares this warm welcome to the waste and resource management industry professionals expected to gather in the iconic city of the Gateway Arch.

Blog Posts

Reinventing the Gateway: St. Louis Welcomes RCon™ 2026

April 15, 2026

From its role as the Gateway to the West to its modern-day emergence as a hub for technology, manufacturing, and sustainability, St. Louis has always been a city defined by innovation. That spirit of reinvention makes it the perfect city for RCon™ 2026.

News Releases

WM Joins SWANA as a Corporate Partner to Help Advance Waste Industry

February 12, 2026

Learn about SWANA's new partnership with WM aimed at enhancing safety and industry best practices.

SWANA Unveils Future RCon™ Destinations: St. Louis in 2026 and Portland in 2027!

November 13, 2025

SWANA’s next RCon™ events will unite industry leaders in Missouri and Oregon, where sustainability inspires innovation.

RCon 2026 Spirit!

The SWANA community is sharing their excitement for RCon 2026 across North America!

See a Roundup of RCon 2026 Spirit »