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

Congratulations to the 2026 Gloria Hardegree Scholarship Recipient Colleen Sanjurjo with Keep North Fulton Beautiful! Colleen will receive free registration to the 2026 Summit & Annual Meeting in Augusta.

Connie Burns Scholarship

The application period has closed. Check back for the announcement of this year’s recipient.

For more information, click here.

The application period is closed. Winners will be announced at the conference. Learn more about the awards.

Please review the Better Together Statement from our organization.