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2004 Solid Waste and Recycling Symposium

Sept. 14-16, Grand Forks, ND

Co-sponsored by the North Dakota Division of Community Services,
and the North Dakota Department of Health

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The 2004 Symposium is complete.  A big "THANK YOU" to all those who participated in this  event.  We couldn't have done it without you!  If you were not able to make all of the sessions, we've got some of the Power Point presentations online.  Also, be sure to check out our photo album.  Don't forget to mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Symposium September 13-15, 2005 in Minot, North Dakota.

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Agenda 
Check out the agenda here (printable/PDF version).

Attendees
The registration rate for NDSWMA members is $100.00.  Non-member rate: $125.00.  If you are interested in becoming a member, click hereRates include seminars, meals and Wed. afternoon tours (not the Tues. tours).  Call (701) 293-8428, ext. 13 for a registration form and more information.  

Exhibitors
The registration rate is $350.00
(registration form).  Rates include attendance (seminars and meals) for up to three people, booth space, and a one-year NDSWMA membershipIf you register by June 30th, 2004, we are offering a $50.00 discount.  This also includes one business card size ad in the annual symposium newsletter (sent to approximately 1,000 communities and businesses in the tri-state area.  If you cannot make it, and are interested in getting your information out to all attendees, you can "Stuff your Stuff" for $100.00 (brochures must be received by Wed., Sept. 1st).  Non-Profit Organizations:  Please call (701) 293-8428, ext. 13 for a registration form and more information.  Don't forget about the 7th Annual Golf Tournament or Greenway (Flood) Tour! 


Hotel Information
A block of rooms is reserved until August 20th at the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks.  Rates: $55.00 + tax (regular block rate), $45.00 + tax (state government rate within block, must have State ID).  Reservations: (701) 775-3951.  Please make sure to ask for the ND Solid Waste and Recycling Symposium (NDSWMA) block of rooms to get these rates by August 20th.; discount may not apply after this date.  

Golf - September 14:
Join us for the 7th Annual Golf Tournament at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at the Kings Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks.  Registration for golf is listed on all registration forms and is $55.00 (includes cart, 18 holes, steak dinner following the event).

Greenway, EERC and Myra Museum Tours - September 14:
This year we are offering a little something for those that aren't into swinging the clubs!  Join us for a tour of Grand Forks "Greenway" area that has been redone since the 1997 flood.  Tour the Energy and Environmental Research Center - home to many valuable projects and research that relate to solid waste (biomass fuel), wind technology and more.  Finally, we'll finish with a visit to the Myra Museum where you can learn about North Dakota's early pioneers.  Transportation will be provided, and will leave from the hotel at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2004.  The tour will end up back at the hotel, and the option for a $15 golf course steak dinner may be available. 

Wednesday Tours (following the last speaker session):

  • Ralph Engelstad Arenda (both groups will go here)

  • Grand Forks Landfill or the UND Aerospace Tour


NDSWRA 
PO BOX 235
CARRINGTON, ND 58421-0235  

Disclaimer
  Executive Director
  Angela Boeshans 
  (701) 650-8857

 

North Dakota Solid Waste and Recycling Association