A Virtual Bonus Event as part of 2025 Conference! Note: We are cleverly using 1995 movies as thematic elements to add nostalgia and personality to our sessions. 1995 Movie Panel Theme: The Usual Suspects Just as investigators slowly piece together inconsistencies in the main character’s story, waste management professionals use sorting, testing, and tracking to […]
A Virtual Bonus Event as part of 2025 Conference! Note: We are cleverly using 1995 movies as thematic elements to add nostalgia and personality to our sessions. 1995 Movie Panel Theme: A Toy Story The entire premise revolves around toys finding new purpose and meaning as they’re passed between children. Woody and Buzz don’t become […]
Welcome to the 2025 Conference Registration Only Virtual Attendance Remain. Visit the Main Conference Site for more details on the event. Various attendance options are available, please read carefully. Our 30-Anniversary Celebration Reception on Wednesday October 8 is included for Full Conference delegates and Wednesday-only delegates, but can also be attended as a single event […]
– DETAILS – Celebrating 30 Years of Coast Waste Management Association! As the Coast Waste Management Association (CWMA) approaches its 30th Anniversary, we reflect with immense gratitude on the foundational vision and unwavering dedication that have shaped our journey. It was in December 1995 that CWMA was formally established, born from a collaborative spirit among […]
Thursday Morning Activities | October 9 2025 | 7:00 - 7:40 AM Let's Plog or Walk! Group Morning Activities are for registered delegates and are totally optional. Choose from an Around-the-Harbour Walk OR Plogging which is a sustainable initiative which combines jogging with caring for the environment. This is a growing movement across the globe and we are […]
October 21, 2025 | 10:00 to 11:30 AM Pacific time – DETAILS – CWMA is proud to take part in Metro Vancouver's Collaborative Engagement Program as part of their Options Analysis Phase of the engagement to seek input on the future of waste management in the region. Work began in 2021 and is nearing completion […]
CWMA is proud to help our members and partners by listing their Conference information. CWMA only posts other Conferences that add value to our community and whose timing does not conflict or compete with CWMA events. October 22-24, 2025 | In person | Recycling Council of Alberta Conference hosted at the Jasper Park Lodge | […]
Welcome to the Campaign Contribution Page! Learn more about the campaign: CWMA Collective Knowledge Funding Campaign Your contribution to this campaign will fuel intensive development throughout 2026 as we create our core resources. Any additional funds will be strategically invested to establish a sustainable revenue stream, ensuring long-term platform maintenance and continuous updates for years […]
October 29, 2025 | 12:00 to 1:30 PM Pacific time – DETAILS – CWMA is proud to take part in Metro Vancouver's Collaborative Engagement Program as part of their Options Analysis Phase of the engagement to seek input on the future of waste management in the region. Work began in 2021 and is nearing completion […]
– DETAILS – This special presentation will take CWMA Members and Friends through samples of: New baseline data (what we learned) Compiled resources (what we've built and made accessible) A showcase of information to help you in your knowledge-building. Including... Industry Overview: How much waste BC generates (tonnage, trends over time) Geographic distribution across BC regions […]
– EVENT DETAILS – We will begin this important discussion on disaster debris management with a roundtable to kick-start the collaboration and knowledge-building we need to move toward coordinated solutions. This event is intended to inspire forward action. Debris Management is a critical component of emergency and disaster preparedness. It represents one of the most […]
CWMA is proud to help our members and partners with courtesy listings of their Conference information. CWMA only posts other Conferences that add value to our community and whose timing does not conflict or compete with CWMA events. November 27, 2025 | Virtual or In-Person | Zero Waste Conference hosted by Metro Vancouver in collaboration with […]