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Chem UK 2026
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
ChemUK is the UK’s largest B2B trade show supporting the chemicals, process engineering, and formulated product industries.
With over 600 exhibitors across five shows, the entire chemical supply chain is covered. Combined with 150+ expert speakers discussing new trends, challenges and opportunities relevant, means this is a must-attend event for the chemical and chemical product industry members.

ESA Strategy Group | Sustainable Resources
2026-05-20 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Online
EXCLUSIVE BOARD MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Strategy Group focussing on the Sustainable Resources pillar of the Associations work. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out to Patrick Brighty

ESA Strategy Group | Health and Safety
2026-05-26 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-31 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Strategy Group focussing on Health and Safety. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

ESA Webinar | Waste, Tracked: The UK’s Digital Revolution
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Implementation of Digital Waste Tracking in the UK – Implications for the waste and resources sector
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) invites you to this webinar exploring the implementation of Digital Waste Tracking across the UK. This webinar brings together leading voices from government, regulators and and industry to share practical insights, policy updates, and real-world perspectives.

Letsrecycle.com Event | The Waste Sustainability & Investment Summit
2026-06-04 | One Great George Street, London, Westminster, SW1P 3AA
The letsrecycle.com National Conference has been reimagined for 2026. The Waste Sustainability & Investment Summit brings together C-suite leaders from waste management, retail, food & drink, manufacturing and investment for one day of high-level discussion on sustainability, investment and commercial reality.
Confirmed speakers include John Scanlon (CEO, SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK and Chair, ESA), Jeremy Blake (CEO, PackUK) and Emma Beal, with more to be announced.
The day also features six executive roundtables at lunch on circular growth, e-waste and vapes, packaging and EPR, food waste, waste crime and the Emissions Trading Scheme – available as an add-on for £50 + VAT.
Tickets: £420 + VAT (standard) | £260 + VAT (local authority) – early bird until 7th May
*ESA Members are entitled to a discount – please contact Toni Lockhart (t-lockhart@esauk.org) *
For more information contact conferences@roarb2b.com

ESA Webinar | The Effectiveness of the EA’s Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Framework for Waste operations and installations
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:15 | Online
Join this ESA-hosted webinar, delivered in partnership with the OEP.
In May 2026, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) will publish a major report to Parliament examining how effectively the Environment Agency (EA) regulates waste operations and installations through its inspection regime.
This webinar offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the findings of this high-profile report and what they mean for the waste and resources sector.

CIWM & LARAC Midlands Conference | Waste Industry Decarbonisation
2026-06-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Craemer UK Ltd, Site B, TF1 6AH
The Annual CIWM & LARAC Midlands Conference hosted by Craemer UK, brings together waste and resource management professionals to explore the key issues shaping the sector.

NWRF June Meeting
2026-06-10 09:30 - 13:30 | Kendal Town Hall
We’re pleased to share the agenda, including updates on Digital Waste Tracking from the Environment Agency, insight from Egniol Consulting on the evolving role of landfill, Tom Passmore from Dsposal on making operational data more meaningful, and Electra on converting refuse fleet vehicles from diesel to electric to help organisations meet net zero ambitions.
Download the full agenda at
www.nwrf.org.uk/meeting-schedule/nwrf-meeting-june-26

ESA Working Group | Welsh ESA (WESA)
2026-06-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Wales. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

Procurex England
2026-06-18 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Procurex England is the leading public procurement event in England, bringing together suppliers and public sector buyers and professionals dedicated to strengthening England’s economy and public services through innovative procurement practices in this £400bn market.

CIWM / AHK In-Person Workshop | How Local Authorities Can Save Costs Through Waste Profiling Ahead of New Regulations
2026-06-23 | hrybergh Hall, Doncaster Road, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4NU.
Join CIWM and Alfred H Knight for a practical, one-day in-person workshop designed specifically for local authority professionals. This interactive session will provide you with the tools to understand how data-driven waste analysis can help councils optimise services, prepare for regulatory change, and unlock efficiencies across collection and treatment systems.

ESA Working Group | Scottish ESA (SESA)
2026-06-24 10:00 - 14:30 | Garfield House Hotel, Stepps G33 6HW
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on the Scottish waste and resource management sector.
If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out to Stephen Freeland

ESA Working Group | Regulation
2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Waste Industry Regulation. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

AMCS Webinar | Leading the future: How AI will transform waste and recycling
2026-06-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
Join AMCS to learn how AI is reshaping the future of waste and recycling and what leaders must do now to stay ahead.
What to expect:

How AI can transform transport, operations, and customer service, moving from manual processes to smarter, automated workflows
What agentic AI means for the industry and how it elevates teams rather than replaces them
How to evaluate AI opportunities for ROI, risk, and operational readiness

Letsrecycle Event | Waste World Cup 2026
2026-06-26 | Beaconsfield Rugby Club, Windsor End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2SQ, United Kingdom
The Waste World Cup is the industry’s premier sporting event seamlessly combining a day of football with quality networking. Fun for teams of all abilities – we guarantee a full day of football for everyone. Competitions include; Cup, Plate, Bowl, Shield, Vase and Jug.

WEEET Forum Event | Next steps for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage in the UK
2026-06-29 | Online
This conference will examine next steps for carbon capture, utilisation and storage in the UK.
It will bring together stakeholders and policymakers to discuss priorities as HyNet and the East Coast Cluster move from financial close into early construction, and as the Government considers the future design of the carbon transport and storage system. Delegates will discuss what will be needed to support deployment, as well as issues around investor confidence, and workable commercial and regulatory arrangements as projects move forward.

ESA Working Group | Health and Safety
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Health and Safety. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

Eunomia Webinar | Managing Waste Services Through Local Government Reorganisation
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join Eunomia for a live insider session with their procurement experts and legal experts at Sharpe Pritchard, where they will dive deep into the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and its impact on the delivery of waste services.

ESA Working Group | Energy from Waste (EfW)
2026-07-16 10:30 - 14:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Energy from Waste. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

ESA Board Meeting
2026-07-21 | TBA
CLOSED MEETING – BOARD MEMBER COMPANIES ONLY
The ESA Board Meeting is a closed meeting, and is only open to Board Representative companies that have been elected to the Board at the AGM.

ESA Working Group | Waste Oil
2026-09-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Waste Oil. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) - (part of ESS Expo)
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) is the UK’s largest and leading business exchange for the waste management, recycling and resource sectors. Championing the circular economy, RWM brings together the latest recycling machinery, waste processing technologies, material handling equipment, municipal and commercial collections, logistics, transport, and energy-from-waste solutions.
This is the ultimate platform for accessing the resource sector’s most influential people, technologies, strategies and conversations. Network with world-class suppliers, form lucrative new business partnerships, explore an expansive range of products and services, and connect with the who’s who of the resource industry.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to RWM Expo, we’re delighted to welcome you for two days of networking, knowledge exchange and business opportunities found nowhere else.
Why Attend RWM Expo 2026?

Discover your next solution: Explore cutting-edge innovations, technologies and initiatives across recycling, energy-from-waste and circular economy strategies, showcased across three exhibition halls and a 10,000m² outdoor demonstration area.
Live demonstrations, in action: Witness live displays of the latest material handling machinery and municipal vehicles in-action, and see their benefits first-hand.
Expert-led conference programme: Gain practical, actionable insights from keynote sessions, seminars and workshops tackling the sector’s biggest challenges and opportunities – all designed to help elevate your operations and put you in front of industry influence.
Unrivalled networking opportunities: Connect with peers, suppliers, consultants, and decision-makers driving sustainable resource forward across diverse sectors. Build valuable relationships and unlock new commercial opportunities.
A truly comprehensive platform: Access the one-stop platform for resource management, offering everything you need – from the latest in efficiency-enhancing products and services, to actionable strategies and powerful new partnerships.

RWM is part of Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the UK’s largest event dedicated to environmental services and technology. The Expo unites seven co-located shows, attracts 15,000+ visitors, and one free ticket provides attendees with a unique, comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements in resource, recycling, land remediation, water, energy, geotechnical engineering, air quality, and everything in between:

RWM – Resource & Waste Management Expo
CLR – Contamination & Land Remediation Expo
EFD – Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo
WWEM – Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo
AQE – Air Quality & Emissions Expo
GEO – Geotechnical Engineering and Operations Expo
CARS & MRE – Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event

Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q04fC48t0
Add this event to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/event/yF26783015

ESA Working Group | Clinical Waste
2026-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Clinical Waste. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

Joint ESA Strategy & Working Group | Health and Safety
2026-09-22 10:00 - 14:30 | In Person, TBC
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY JOINT STRATEGY & WORKING GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Joint Strategy & Working Group focussing on Health and Safety. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

ESA Working Group | Welsh ESA
2026-09-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Online

The RECOUP Plastics Assembly | Solutions for a Circular Economy
2026-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Holiday Inn Peterborough – West PE3 6SG
The RECOUP Plastics Assembly 2026 brings together decision-makers from across the plastics value chain to address the regulatory, environmental, and market pressures shaping the future of plastics.
