About This Event
Event Details
Built for operations leaders, safety professionals, managers, environmental teams, and executives across the recycled materials industry, the ReMA Safety & Operations Forum is an immersive event blending technical training, safety awareness, maintenance planning, equipment best practices, and historical industry learnings. Participants will walk away with actionable strategies on shredder operation, preventative maintenance, safeguarding protocols, emergency response, and cultivating a robust safety culture across their operations.
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Registration Fees
Early Bird Member/Non Reg Fee
$499 | $799 (Member|Nonmember)
July 20 – August 17
Standard Price Member/Non Reg Fee
$599 | $899 (Member|Nonmember)
August 18 – October 19
Late/Onsite Member/Non Reg Fee
$699 | $999 (Member|Non)
October 20 – November 13
Interested in Sponsorships? Contact Matthew Curry, Director of Business Development and Marketing, [email protected] or Janesha Russell, AVP of Business Development, or just click the button below.
Preliminary Schedule
All times are noted as Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Day 1
Wednesday, November 11
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration Open
Time TBD
Litter Clean Up Service Project
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Day 2
Thursday, November 12
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions – Block A
Track 1: Safety Leadership
OSHA Update: OSHA Cares, OSHA Champions & Federal Priorities
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Concurrent Sessions – Block B
Track 1: Safety / HR
Labor & Employment Law Update for Operations Leaders
Track 2: Operations
Shredder Maintenance Strategies: Reducing Costly Downtime
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions – Block C
Track 2: Operations
Fire Prevention & Emergency Response
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch with Exhibitors
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions – Block D
Track 1: Safety
Building a Strong Safety Workforce
Track 2: Environmental
PFAS: What Recyclers Need to Know Now
SA Recycling Facility Tour – Group A
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Transportation Provided
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions – Block E
(Repeated Wednesday Morning)
Track 1: Operations Nonferrous Yard Operations: Throughput, Layout & Safety
Track 2: Environmental Stormwater Compliance: Common Pitfalls & Best Practices
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions – Block F
(Repeated Wednesday Morning)
Track 1: Safety Crash Course in DOT Compliance
Track 2: Operations
Shredder Operations Benchmarking: Efficiency, Downtime & Throughput
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Networking Happy Hour with Exhibitors
Day 3
Friday, November 13
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors
SA Recycling Facility Tour – Group B
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Transportation Provided
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions – Repeat Block E
Track 1 Operations Nonferrous Yard Operations: Throughput, Layout & Safety
Track 2 Environmental Stormwater Compliance: Common Pitfalls & Best Practices
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Concurrent Sessions – Repeat Block F
Track 1: Safety Crash Course in DOT Compliance
Track 2: Operations
Shredder Operations Benchmarking: Efficiency, Downtime & Throughput
11:00 AM
Adjourn
Speakers
Randy BraceRiverside EngineeringBest Practices: Shredder Operations
Fred CornellAd RemSorting Innovation: NonFerrous Recovery
Julian TauterRedwaveSorting Innovation: NonFerrous Recovery
Heiner GuschallSiconSorting Innovation: NonFerrous Recovery
Felix HottensteinMSS OpticalSorting Innovation: NonFerrous Recovery
Philip WallsHarrisBaler/Logger Maintenance and Operations
Colleen MillerSennebogenMaterial Handler Maintenance & Operations
Brian SackettRiverside EngineeringBest Practices: Shredder Operations
Jerry SjogrenReMAYard & Equipment Safety: It Starts With Culture
Mike MarinoReMAYard & Equipment Safety: It Starts With Culture
Andre RamseyHarris American CompanyYard & Equipment Safety: It Starts With Culture
Mark MurphyHarris American CompanyYard & Equipment Safety: It Starts With Culture
Operations and Safety Tour Agenda
| OmniSource Yard Safety | Andrew Mallory, OmniSource |
| Shortline Rail Safety | Nick Owens, MG Rail |
| Torching Safety | Ryan Perry, Lincoln Electric – Harris Products Group |
| Respiratory Safety | Rod Bethea, 3M |
| Material Handler Safety & Maintenance | Constantino Lannes, Sennebogen |
Hotel Venue
ReMA has secured a limited number of sleeping rooms at a discounted rate at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter. Registration on or before October 13, 2026 and for The ReMA 2026 Roundtables is required for the opportunity to secure a hotel reservation at the discounted ReMA rate. Discounted rooms are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Individuals will receive an emailed confirmation once registered and this confirmation will include detailed information regarding next steps for how to reserve a hotel room at the discounted ReMA rate. Registration for The ReMA 2026 Safety and Operations Forum is required for eligibility to reserve a hotel room at the discounted ReMA rate.
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30346
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Partner Level Sponsors
Backer Level Sponsors
Table Top Sponsors
MEDIA PARTNERS
Registration Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be submitted in writing on or before October 13, 2026. Individuals who cancel by this deadline will receive a full refund of the registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee and any applicable credit card processing fees.
ReMA will provide a refund equal to 50% of the registration fee for written cancellations received after October 14, 2026, minus any applicable credit card processing fees. All cancellation and transfer requests must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]
Key Dates
10/13/26: Cancellation Deadline with $50 administrative fee
9/13/26: Cancellations receive 50% of paid registration fee
10/13/26: Hotel reservations in ReMA block deadline, though rooms limited and available on first come, first served basis only.
Questions
Registration: Michael Romero, [email protected] or [email protected]
Membership: Ryan Bocklage, [email protected] or [email protected]
Sponsorships: Janesha Russell, [email protected] (502) 409-2615 or Matthew Curry [email protected], 202-421-8972
Programming: Annette Brechbill, [email protected]
Media: Clare Johnson, [email protected]
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