2026 Summit

>>Attendee registration 

Register today! GRC members receive a special rate.

>>Exhibitor registration

Only a couple of spaces are available. GRC members receive a special rate. Learn more about the exhibit space and benefits. Reserve a booth today!

>>Sponsorship

Sponsorships provide opportunities to feature your company, non–profit, trade association or government services. All sponsors receive recognition onsite. Elevate your company by sponsoring this event today! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits and become a sponsor today!

Cancellation Policy
Conference registration may be canceled with a full refund (less a $75 processing fee) any time before October 1st, provided written notification is received by GRC. No refunds will be made after this date. Refunds will be mailed after the conference. Registration fees may be transferred to another individual before October 1st, only if written notice is provided to GRC.

Click here to see a list of hotels near The Kroc Center. All conference sessions will be held at The Kroc Center.

All sessions will be held at The Kroc Center. The venue is located at:

1833 Broad Street
Augusta, GA 30904

The campus is nestled along the Augusta Canal. Free parking is available in the main parking lot.

Join us for this two-day event filled with engaging discussions on industry trends as well as networking opportunities with recycling professionals. This year, GRC will also celebrate its 35^th Anniversary as the state’s recycling organization.

Hear recycling professionals and industry leaders discuss the latest technologies, college sustainability initiatives, building a better recycling program, impacts of sustainability & Extended Producer Responsibility on packaging, managing mismanaged waste, recycling megatrends in the US and Georgia, Georgia Waste Characterization Study results, recycling education and engagement on college campuses, sports and special event recycling, university composting programs, and more.

View full schedule of events. 

Gloria Hardegree Scholarship

GRC invites local recycling coordinators in Georgia to apply for the inaugural Gloria Hardegree Scholarship. This year, scholarship recipient(s) will receive full registration and $500 stipend to attend GRC’s Summit & Annual Meeting on October 14-15, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.

Interested in applying for the scholarship? Learn more and submit your application today. Applications due August 28, 2026. Recipient(s) will be announced on September 10th.

Questions? Email education@georgiarecycles.org

Connie Burns Scholarship

College and university students are encouraged to apply for the Connie Burns Scholarship (up to $1000). Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university in Georgia and pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering or other major related to recycling, waste reduction, or environmental sustainability. The deadline to submit the application is August 28th. Please help us promote the scholarship to students in your community.

For more information and to complete the application, click here.

Want to be recognized for your hard work to increase recycling or know a company, local government, school, or person in Georgia who deserves recognition?

Learn more about the awards. Ready to apply? Submit application using the simplifiedonline application for the 2026 awards.  Nominations due September 4, 2026. 

Please review the Better Together Statement from our organization.