CDRA unveils 2026 program

The agenda for the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) Conference & Tradeshow, Jan. 27-30, 2026, in Tampa, Florida, has been released by the event’s organizers.

The association, in cooperation with Construction & Demolition Recycling, says the conference’s sessions have been designed specifically for the C&D recycling industry and will feature market insights, trends and operational best practices.

The conference, formerly known as C&D World, begins Jan. 27 with CDRA board meetings, a workshop on Recycling Certification Institute certification and an opening reception in the show’s exhibit hall.

The following day, Dave Mitchell, founder and president of Walla Walla, Washington-based The Leadership Difference Inc., presents the keynote address. Mitchell intends to provide actionable tools and techniques and practical strategies to enhance communication, teamwork, employee engagement, customer service excellence and influence, according to the CDRA.

Other presenters and session moderators Wednesday include Geoff Brock, director of North Carolina-based Integrated Project Services LLC, Bernard Styer of New Jersey-based American Demolition Corp., Lauren Asfour of the New York-based Posillico Wash Plant, Christine Kiourtsis of New York-based Renewable Recycling Inc. and Andrew Paluszkiewicz of New Jersey-based Eco Materials LLC.

CDRA also presents its annual awards Jan. 28, and another reception will be hosted in the exhibit hall.

On Jan. 29, five recycling sector participants who help lead CDRA committee give updates on those committees, and another session focuses on how recycling companies can prepare to respond to major storms and natural disasters.

Also taking part in programming Thursday are Pete Ristagno Jr. of Ohio-based Pete & Pete Container Service Inc./Boyas Excavating, John Thomas of Pennsylvania-based Waste & Recycling Solutions, Michael E. Hoffman of the National Waste & Recycling Association and Robin Wiener of the Recycled Materials Association.

In addition to the sessions, the event features networking opportunities and an exhibit hall with the latest equipment, technology and services from industry suppliers, followed by a facility tour Jan. 30.