Flash back to 1995 to celebrate 30 years!

Join us for the CWMA Annual Conference, British Columbia’s premier waste management industry networking event!

October 8-10, 2025 | Attend In-Person or Virtually

About the Conference

Network with peers. Tackle real challenges. Leave energized.

Our Conference has always been a favourite place to network and connect the British Columbia solid waste management industry.  A forum for awareness -building and action-oriented discussions, this annual event brings together the waste management community to exchange knowledge, inspire solutions, and make connections!

In 2025, we are flashing back to 1995 to celebrate 30 years. We have built a Legacy of Solutions and want to keep looking forward to a Future of Possibilities.

Delegates expected to attend in 2025
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Incredible speakers from diverse backgrounds
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Sessions and events over the course of 3 days
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Program

Our preliminary program is almost complete and will be a relevant and action-oriented line-up!

We take great pride in curating a relevant and action-oriented program. Unique to our hybrid event are a number of pre-conference virtual-only sessions to make the most of our community connections and maximize the learning. 

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Build brand awareness and make valuable long-term connections to the entire industry!​

OUR Speakers & Moderators

​Meet the industry leaders who will share their insights, thoughts, and strategies.

Group Reservation Rate & Hotels

Exclusive Rates at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

The hotel is ideally located on Victoria’s breathtaking Inner Harbour and showcases full resort amenities. It is the most convenient option for our Conference, and booking here helps support the Association as we contract these rooms to ensure attendees can have great rates for the event! 

Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort for 239.00 CAD – 299.00 CAD per night 
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 05, 2025 / Cancellation policy: 72 hours prior to arrival

Book your group rate for the Coast Waste Management Association Conference

Need a different room type? Need to extend your stay? Having problems navigating the link? Please call the Hotel: 1-250-360-2999


Other Options

The following hotels have good rates and are still within walking distance.

Airbnb has several condos which are all close to the Delta.

Networking Wednesday

Conference Wednesday is designed as a more diverse and interactive day. A mix of activities, sessions, roundtables, and workshops brings great opportunities for both learning and networking in different formats.

Who Attends?

Last year, we welcomed 348 delegates both in-person and virtually. Delegates who attend are involved in recycling, composting, extended product stewardship, marine debris collection, waste disposal, waste education, consulting, and managing solid waste facilities. 

From British Columbia and Beyond

Delegates come from across British Columbia and North America. In 2024, 39% were from Vancouver Island and our Coastal Communities, 35% from Metro Vancouver, 11% from the rest of BC, and 15% from outside BC.

Multidisciplinary Professionals at all Levels

We welcome a balance of municipalities, regional districts, private corporations, stewardship organizations, and non-profits. Delegates are from all levels within their organizations, from technicians to managers.

Representing Every Area of Industry

Delegates are involved in recycling, composting, extended product stewardship, marine debris collection, waste disposal, hauling, waste education, consulting, and managing solid waste facilities and landfills.

Partner with us

Build brand awareness and make valuable long-term connections to the entire industry!

This fantastic hybrid event will offer delegates three days of inspiring speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.

In-person is always a hit! Face-to-face interaction at activities and events with many branded marketing opportunities and benefits.

Our Virtual Booths have proven to be well-visited with an easy-to-browse experience for attendees and a fabulous showcase for your marketing assets. 

Thank you to all of our sponsors!

Watch this space for the addition of some of the most amazing supporters for this event and all of our work!

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Our Commitment to Sustainable Practices

We make waste reduction a priority at our events. While it is not perfect yet, we improve each year and use the following to guide our efforts.

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In General

  • Ensure the vendors we work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices.
  • Partner with venues and vendors who show a commitment to sustainability.
    Encore: www.encoreglobal.com/responsible-business
Delta Marriott: serve360.marriott.com/
  • We reuse and recycle our name badges.
  • We use reusable, long-lasting signage that we do not throw away after the event.
  • We limit printed materials.
  • We provide carpool sign up and encourage ride-sharing.
  • We communicate our sustainability efforts to attendees before and during the event.

Swag Rethinking

  • We focus on curated gifts from small businesses, local artisans and eGifts.

  • We focus on environmentally conscious, ethically sourced, and indigenous businesses.

  • We request that exhibitors offer sustainable, intentional swag based on our sustainability preferences.

  • We provide durable, long-lasting, and reusable products that people will enjoy for a long time.