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DEFRA Webinar | Industry Opportunities with the Circular Economy Directorate Session
2026-04-20 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Online

ESA Strategy Group | Zero Carbon
2026-04-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE BOARD MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Strategy Group focussing on the Zero Carbon remit of the Association. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out to Charlotte Rule

ESA Strategy Group | Health and Safety
2026-04-21 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-26 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

RECOUP Lunchtime Webinar | Future of reuse
2026-04-22 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
Join RECOUP for an engaging lunchtime session where they bring together the UK’s pioneers in reusable packaging to explore what reuse systems could look like over the next 10–20 years.
The webinar will dive into what it takes to make reuse work in the real world today while also giving space to imagine the ambitious, circular future we’re all working toward.

RICS Webinar | UK&I Minerals & Waste Management Conference
2026-04-23 08:30 - 17:00 | Leicester Marriott Hotel, Grove Park, Smith Way, Leicester LE19 1SW, United Kingdom
The Minerals & Waste Management Conference brings together surveyors, advisors, policymakers and other industry stakeholders for a timely update on the issues shaping the future of the minerals and waste sector in the UK.
With the UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy now firmly embedded in national policy, the conference offers essential intelligence on its implications for domestic extraction, development and supply chain resilience. Alongside this, the programme addresses the regulatory and operational challenges facing waste management, including Landfill Tax, compliance obligations, waste crime and the transition towards more sustainable, circular practices.

SUEZ Webinar | Building social value through circular innovation
2026-04-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Join SUEZ’s exclusive webinar to explore how organisations are embedding circular economy principles into their operations to generate measurable social value.

Extending impact beyond operations – embedding reuse and social value into procurement, partnerships, and daily business activities
Activating communities – delivering meaningful local impact through collaboration, from hospitality to education and beyond
Scaling circular solutions – turning pilot initiatives into national programmes that drive consistency and measurable outcomes
Empowering future talent – supporting students, schools, and training programmes with real-world resources and challenges

ESA Working Group | Energy from Waste (EfW)
2026-04-23 10:30 - 12:30 | 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 to Charlotte Rule

WEET Forum Event | Next steps for zero emission vehicles in England, Scotland and Wales
2026-04-27 | Online
This conference will focus on next steps for the transition to zero emission vehicles in the UK.
The agenda will bring out latest thinking on key issues relating to uptake and support for delivery. Delegates will examine policy and regulatory approaches in the context of priorities for consumers, manufacturers, and others with an interest in the sector.

Lestrecycle.com Event | Waste Exports Conference
2026-04-28 | Cavendish Venues – 44 Hallam Street, London.
The inaugural Waste Exports Conference takes place on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 44 Hallam Street, London. This brand‑new event will bring together regulators, exporters, logistics providers and recycling leaders to address the fast‑changing landscape of EU legislation, digital waste tracking and international trade.

Westminster Health Forum | Next steps for net zero and sustainability in the NHS
2026-04-28 | Online
This conference will examine next steps and key outstanding issues in advancing NHS net zero goals and wider sustainability. Discussion will focus on the quality of delivery, strengthening accountability, and priorities for implementation as ambitions move further into practice across the healthcare system.
The agenda will bring out latest thinking on practical strategies for securing the pathway to net zero by 2040 for NHS-controlled emissions and 2045 for emissions the NHS can influence – and for addressing operational and financial pressures ahead of the NHS’s 2028 interim net zero milestone.

ESA Board Meeting
2026-04-29 | 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.

RECOUP Webinar | Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey 2025 webinar
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
The RECOUP Household Plastic Packaging Survey is an annual, specialist, research-based report providing a comprehensive review of the collection of household plastics for recycling in the UK, and the opportunities and challenges facing local authorities and waste management providers. This years webinar outlines the key findings from the new 2025 Survey report.

Wasteer Webinar | Using AI to improve EfW operation - From contaminant detection to ETS allocation
2026-04-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
This webinar explores how artificial intelligence is transforming Energy from Waste (EfW) operations across the UK. From advanced contaminant detection in waste streams to optimising Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) allowance allocation, we’ll examine practical AI applications that are helping EfW operators improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce costs.

ESA Strategy Group | Sustainable Resources
2026-05-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
EXCLUSIVE BOARD MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Strategy Group focussing on the Sustainable Resources pillar of the Association. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out to Charlotte Rule

NERF Meeting
2026-05-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Hall, DL14 7NP
The NERF secretariat are looking forward to another great meeting of sharing best practice and networking with their members. They have a fantastic agenda planned, including:

The latest from the Environment Agency on DEFRA’s PFAs plan;
Two presentations from Newcastle University on latest innovations in waste and resources, from Teflon recycling to textiles waste;
Their “Best Waste Minimisation” winner; REfUSE sharing more about their Eat Smart Project,
The formidable Dr Anna Willetts is joining to cover waste crime and the implications of new legalisation.

ESA Working Group | Waste Oil
2026-05-14 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 to Sam Corp

ESA Strategy Group | Zero Carbon
2026-05-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE BOARD MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP
This is an exclusive Member Only Strategy Group focussing on the Zero Carbon pillar of the Association. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out to Charlotte Rule

ESA Webinar | Reforming the Carriers, Brokers and Dealers Regime: Establishing the Controller and Transporter Framework
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:15 | Online
An ESA webinar focused on forthcoming reforms of the carriers, brokers dealers regime (“Controllers and transporters”), and the resulting implications for compliance frameworks across the waste and resources sector.’
The webinar will examine the regulatory drivers behind the reforms and provide a detailed breakdown of how obligations are expected to change for organisations operating as “controllers’ and ‘transporters’ under the new regime. It will also focus on how to achieve the new “competence” requirements under the new regime.
This session is intended for compliance leads, environmental managers, legal advisors, and operational stakeholders requiring a detailed understanding of the reforms and their practical implementation.

ESA Working Group | Clinical Waste
2026-05-19 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

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 | 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 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.
