Southern California Waste Management Forum
Southern California Waste Management Forum
Annual Conference & Exhibit
Double Tree by Hilton, Ontario CA
November 19, 2025 | 8:30AM - 4:00PM
WELCOME CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
Join the region's premier solid waste and sustainability event. The Southern California Waste Management Forum (SCWMF) Annual Conference & Exhibit gathers industry leaders, inspiring speakers, innovative vendors and forward-thinking professionals for a full day of learning, networking and collaboration.
Engage with informative speakers who will share insights on the latest legislation, regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies. Explore a lively exhibit hall filled with vendors offering practical tools that help the future of waste management with the tools and expertise available today.
Conference Schedule:
Registration 8:00 8:45
Welcome 9:00am – 9:10am
Susanne Passantino, Republic Services & Phil Mainolfi, HF&H Consultants
Keynote Speaker 9:10am – 9:30am
Zoe Heller, CalRecycle
Session 1 | CalRecycle SB 1383 Update | 9:30am - 10:30am
Moderator: TBA
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Jenna Dotson/Avecita Jones – Republic Services
Carlsbad Route Reviews -
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Break 10:30 – 10:45
Session 2 | SB 54 | 10:45am – 12:15am
Moderator: TBA
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Heidi Sanborn, National Stewardship Action Council
SB 54 Journey Law to Regulations -
Phil Mainolfi - HF&H Consultants, LLC
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David Davis, MSW Consultants
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Mike Caprio, Republic Services
Lunch ~ 12:15am – 1:15pm | Q&A & Networking
Session 3 | Disposal Capacity | 1:15pm – 2:45pm
Moderator & Speakers– TBA
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Break 2:45 – 3:00
Session 4 | Technology to Minimize Contamination/Fires | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Moderator – Bernadette Halverson – City of LA RFP
Speakers TBA
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