CMRA Prepares for Annual Meeting

Some 300 participants in the C&D recycling industry are expected to attend the Annual Meeting of the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), also known as C&D World, Jan. 19 to 22.

The event, to be held at the Wyndham Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will feature a full day of presentations on aspects of recycling concrete, asphalt, wood, gypsum, and asphalt shingles. Also offered will be a tour of local recycling facilities, a golf tournament, equipment demonstrations and an exhibition area

According to CMRA executive director William Turley, the CMRA Annual Meeting also provides the best opportunity for C&D recyclers to interact with each other.

The schedule includes a number of sessions and speakers as well as time to visit the exhibit hall, with its information from industry equipment and service providers. Speakers lined up for the event include Thomas Kacandes of TKM Materials Inc. of Montgomery, N.Y. on dealing with regulations; an economic forecast by David Czechowski of the Portland Cement Association, Skokie, Ill.; an update on off-road diesel engine emission standards from Cleophas Jackson of the U.S. EPA; a presentation on marketing C&D products from Michael Gross of Zanker Road Landfill, San Jose, Calif.; a review of innovative portable C&D recycling systems from Robert Brickner of GBB Inc., Fairfax, Va.; and an overview of C&D recycling’s future in Florida by William Hinckley of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Those seeking more information about the CMRA Annual Meeting can contact Michelle Jones at (800) 225-0899 or William Turley at (630) 548-4510.