MRRA Annual Conference and Trade Show

Sustainable Materials Management works for ME!!
In partnership with New England![]()
For over two decades, Maine Resource Recovery Association has brought you Maine’s only integrated conference for the Recycling & Solid Waste Management Industry. This year’s 31st annual conference will be held in Rockport, Maine at The Samoset Resort on April 13-14, 2026, with vendor set-up and a Vendor Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, April 12th. If you’d like to join us for dinner on Sunday, please mark it on your registration.
We invite you to network with 200+ private and public-sector leaders and decision makers from:
- Recycling Centers, Transfer Stations, Organics Processors, Landfills and Incinerators
- State, City and Town governments
- Business and Industry
Overview of Our 2026 Conference:
- Informative Keynotes and Sessions
- DEP Training
- Exciting Belt Sander Races
- Awards Banquet
- Entertainment Night
- Networking with Peers and Vendors
SWANA will be offering their MOLO training which will take place over both days of the conference. If you are interested in this training registration is separate from our conference registration. SWANA member rate is $700 and the non-member rate is $1000. CLICK HERE for more info and to get registered for the MOLO training.
If you’d like to check out the agenda before hand CLICK HERE. Times and Topics are subject to change.
Registration is found below
The deadline to book your room online with the Samoset was March 23. If you still need to book a room, please reach out to jessica.haviland@mrra.net
Deadline for registration:
Early Registration ends January 31 (rates increase after the 31st)
Regular Registration ends March 31 (rates increase after the 31st)
Late Registration ends April 9th (no registrations accepted after the 9th)
