4th Midwest Urban Recycling Forum
September 11-12, 2008
77 W. Jackson Blvd., Lake Michigan Room (12th Floor)
Chicago, IL

The Midwest Urban Recycling Forum is a two day program to address issues of common concern for city recycling coordinators and highlight new initiatives and best practices for managing these challenging material streams. The forum will provide an excellent opportunity to examine current pressures on metropolitan recycling programs and to provide networking opportunities for all involved. Click to view the draft agenda.

Click here to download the brochure (PDF).

Registration is limited to 50, so REGISTER NOW to secure your place!

 

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