2025 Conference Attendees

Conference Details

Collaborate, innovate, and lead the future of waste reduction and recycling.

Date:  May 19-22, 2025

Location:  Northern Quest Resort | Airway Heights, WA

Conference Schedule

Plan your WSRA 2025 Conference experience—From keynote speakers to breakout sessions and networking opportunities, the conference schedule will help you make the most of every moment. Click the link to explore session times, event details, and everything in store for this WSRA’s 2025 Conference.

View the 2025 Conference Schedule >

Conference Registration Rates

Full Conference – Member

Early Registration (ends 4/30): $695
Late Registration: $795

Full Conference – Non-Member

Early Registration (ends 4/30): $795
Late Registration: $895

Single Day Entry

Early Registration (ends 4/30): $385
Late Registration: $485

Single Day w/Gala Entry

Early Registration (ends 4/30): $460
Late Registration: $560

Lodging & Accommodation

Northern Quest Resort & Casino, owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe

To advance equity in the waste and recycling industry, WSRA is taking a significant step by partnering with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians for our 2025 Conference, which will be held at Northern Quest Resort and Casino. This decision reflects our commitment to the Equity Statement adopted by the WSRA Board of Directors in 2023, which emphasizes the importance of supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

By choosing to invest in a venue owned and operated by the Kalispel Tribe, we’re making a strategic shift to redirect substantial resources into the hands of those historically marginalized and oppressed. This move is not merely a financial transaction but a radical reallocation of power and support to communities that have been systematically disadvantaged.

WSRA’s leadership is enthusiastic about this initiative and is committed to continuously seeking out and embracing additional opportunities to uphold and expand our equity efforts. Learn More >

Lodging Options

The Northern Quest Casino Resort is honoring the Government Per Diem Rate of $126 for those paying with a government credit card. Make a reservation by calling 877.871.6772 and asking for a room in the WSRA Block.

Conference Topics

The WSRA-WORC Conference will have nearly 20 unique breakouts representing nearly 40 different sessions.

Some of the key subject areas being covered include:

• Waste Reduction is a Team Effort
• Glass Panel
• Farm Waste
• Organic Management Laws
• Textiles
• Food Waste
• Offal
• Electric Fleets
• Bin contamination
• Grant Opportunities
• Fighting waste contamination

Conference Tours

The 2025 Conference will offer two pre-conference tours.

Tours are $65 per person and include round trip coach transportation.

Barr-Tech Composting

Barr-Tech’s bio Industrial park promotes responsible organic material recycling and offers products that support sustainable agricultural practices in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Partnered with local governments and community members, Barr-Tech strives to create green solutions for the recycling of organic materials which relieves pressure on local waste disposal facilities, while creating valuable soil building products. Barr-Tech is committed to responsible organic recycling and is a member of the US Composting Council and it’s Seal of Testing Assurance program.

Inland-Empire Paper Company

IEP is a USA family owned fully integrated pulp and paper mill located in Millwood. IEP provides customer with over 50 different lightweight paper options and operates a state of the art paper machine. A Circle of sustainability is practiced at IEP, which owns and manages over 120,000 forest land acres in Eastern Washington and northern Idaho. IEP processes over 45,000 tons of recycled paper feedstock every year and operates one of the newest and most advanced water treatment systems in the United States.

Silent Auction

Check out WSRA’s Annual Silent Auction at this year’s conference. All proceeds support recycling initiatives in Washington and help advance the careers of recycling professionals.

Donate an item or bid to win—Learn more about our Silent Auction >

Recycler of the Year

WSRA honors individuals, businesses, and organizations leading the way in waste reduction, recycling, and reuse. Winners, selected by committee, are recognized at our annual conference. 
Awardees receive a free one-day registration, a gala ticket, and the opportunity to speak at the conference.

Trade Show Exhibitors

Showcase your business at the WSRA Trade Show! Connect with industry leaders, build relationships, and highlight your programs and equipment—all while supporting recycling in Washington. Register your interest in becoming a trade show exhibitor by emailing recycle@wsra.net or calling 253.525.5145

Learn  about becoming a Trade Show exhibitor >

Contact WSRA Staff, Mike Oechsner, at recycle@wsra.net if you have questions or would like more information.