2026 Heartland Conference

Registration is Open!

The NWRA Oklahoma Chapter members are excited to host this year's Heartland Conference at Shangri-La Resort for two days of networking & learning, with fellow waste and recycling professionals.

The National Waste & Recycling Association has secured a discounted rate of $239 (does not include nightly resort charge of $26) at the Shangri-La Resort. Please call 918-257-4204 x1 (room block "NWRA) to book your hotel room reservation by August 24th.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Hering at rhering@wasterecycling.org

Registration Type	Registration Fee
NWRA Member - Full Registration Includes golf, meals, welcome reception, and the meeting sessions.	Early Bird: $265 Standard: $325
Non-NWRA Member - Full Registration Includes golf, meals, dinner reception, and the meeting sessions.	Early Bird: $350 Standard: $400
Golf & Reception Only (9/23) Includes golf, lunch, and dinner reception	Early Bird: $200 Standard: $250
Non-NWRA Member - Golf & Reception Only (9/23)	Early Bird: $300 Standard: $500
Meeting & Reception Only (NO GOLF) Includes dinner reception and meeting sessions.	Early Bird: $150 Standard: $200
Spouse/Companion (Reception only)	Standard: $75

Wednesday, September 23

11:00 AM – Check In, Practice & Lunch
12:00 PM – Golf Tournament
5:00 PM – Welcome Reception

Thursday, September 24

8:00 AM – 11 AM – Breakfast & Morning Education Sessions

Featured Speaker: LaBella Associates presentation will address the various battery chemistry types widely in use today, the hazards they can present to the waste management infrastructure, and emergency response/first aid procedures in the event of a release, fire, or explosion associated with a damaged, defective, or recalled lithium battery.
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Oklahoma Chapter Meeting

2026 Heartland Conference

Agenda at a glance...