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Waste Information Exchange Technical Program

Waste Information Exchange, November 19-20, 2024, Washington, DC

Get the inside scoop on the latest waste-related topics from EPA and industry experts. 

Final Program available!  

This program, now in its second year, presents a unique opportunity for direct conversation with EPA leaders within EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR). Join waste colleagues in Washington DC to discuss current and upcoming ORCR initiatives, programs, and rule makings. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from EPA and other stakeholders, including state program offices, industry leaders, and legal experts, and provide critical insight to these key leaders in the world of solid and hazardous waste management, treatment, and disposal.   

Carolyn HoskinsonKeynote Speaker: Carolyn Hoskinson, Director, EPA Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery

In September 2020, Carolyn Hoskinson joined EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) as the Director. ORCR promotes the conservation of resources, ensuring the proper management of waste, preventing harmful exposures, and overseeing the cleanup of land for productive use. ORCR’s portfolio includes: reducing waste, recycling, beneficial reuse of wastes, proper municipal solid waste and hazardous management and disposal, hazardous waste cleanup, international waste import and export, and global issues such as marine litter and plastics. Carolyn has nearly 30 years of experience in EPA programs. Immediately prior to coming to ORCR, Carolyn was the Director of EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) for 11 years, and before that she served in several other positions at EPA. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, Law, Economics and Government from The American University in Washington, DC.

Joe BencoKeynote Speaker: Joe Benco, Director, Engineering, Republic Services

Joe Benco is a Director, Engineering for Republic Services. In this role, he supports the Engineering Department with all technical challenges regarding landfill construction, environmental remediation, compliance resolution and regulatory strategy. Joe also serves as the Project Committee Chair for the Environmental Research and Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit devoted to funding graduate academic scholarships and peer-reviewed environmental research. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in multiple states.

Britt ScheerKeynote Speaker: Britt Scheer, Director of Facility Affairs, Gum Springs Operations, Veolia North America

Britt Scheer is the Director of Facility Affairs for Veolia - Gum Springs Operations in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is responsible for Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Union Management as well as overall Environmental Responsibilities for the facility. Britt also assists in development of new projects, technical aspects of current operations, and some key account commercial responsibilities. Britt was the General Manager of the Gum Springs facility for a total of 12 years and led the commercialization of the plant for Alcoa as well as being key in facilitating the sale of the location to Veolia. Britt is an Arkansas native and graduate of Arkansas Tech University, he has also earned a MS in Environmental Engineering. He has a broad range of global experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Commercial Sales/Negotiation, Change Management, Value Identification/Optimization, and both Public and Regulatory Affairs, specializing in Hazardous Waste Incineration/Landfill and Primary Aluminum Production. Britt is proud to have retired from Alcoa with 24 years of service having held roles at several locations with progressive leadership responsibilities over his career. Britt has worked for Veolia since January 2020 and looks forward to commissioning the Gum Springs Modernization Project and continues to work to secure jobs and projects for Veolia in Arkansas.

Experts from EPA's ORCR and other agencies will present on these topics:

  • CERCLA Programs
  • RCRA Permitting
  • E-Manifest
  • EPA PFAS Update
  • Universal Waste
  • Non-Hazardous Secondary Material Programs
  • Drum Reconditioning
  • Municipal Landfill Management