2026 Technical Council Meet-Ups
Make plans to attend Technical Council Meet-Ups at CRRA 2026 in San Diego. Find your TC in the following meet-up time slots with details and registration links below. Conference registration is required to attend a TC Meet-Up. For more information about Technical Councils, click here.
MON, August 31st - 12:30PM - 1:30PM (ZWCC, K-12, HHW, C&D, GRC, PRR, LATC)
MON, August 31st - 7:30PM-9:30PM (LATC, FRB)
TUES, September 1st - 12:30PM - 1:30PM (BBSC, EFR, CORC, FRB)
Monday, August 31 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ZWCC: Introduction to ZWCC Monthly Meet Up, Waste Down
Join us for an in-person Meet Up, Waste Down where we discuss ways to reduce waste in common scenarios.
Date/Time: Monday, August 31 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Tidepool 4
Max Participants: 30
K-12 Reflection Room
Sharing good news and lessons learned this past school year. Discuss survey results, roundtable discussions regarding specific topics. Join the K-12 Technical Council Lunch Meet-Up as we bring together teachers, municipal recycling coordinators, and recyclers to share proven, real-world blueprints for school waste reduction and successful programs!
Date/Time: Monday, August 31 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Tidepool 2
Max Participants: 30
HHW - Household Hazardous Waste Nerd Meetup
Come join the HHW TC for a catered lunch and wonderful conversation about hazardous products in the waste stream, regulatory barriers, current legislative efforts underway, and much more!
Date/Time: Monday, August 31 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Coral 1&2
Max Participants: 30
C&D Materials: Maintaining and Recovering Value
Join us for a lunch and learn focused on construction and demolition materials. Where do we stand and what's next. What do we do with 65%, scaling deconstruction and reuse, 3rd Party verification anyone? Discuss how we move forward to minimize discards and disposal of construction materials.
Date/Time: Monday, August 31 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Seaglass
Max Participants: 30
GRC - What's Global about the Global Recycling Council?
The Global Recycling Council of CRRA (GRC) was formed to Pursue Zero Waste, End Welfare for Wasting, and Promote Jobs from Discards and Design. Since 1997, we have worked statewide, nationally, and internationally on these goals. Come to this session and learn about the work of GRC and how you can get involved. We will also get an update on Federal legislation and Zero Waste collaboration at the Global Zero Waste Forum held in June, and the elevation of Zero Waste at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 31) to be held in November (both events are hosted in Türkiye).
Date/Time: Monday, August 31 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Tidepool 5
Max Participants: 30
PRR - Hangin’ Out with PRR
Come connect with peers, spark new ideas, and share fresh perspectives on all things Prevention, Reuse, and Repair. This casual gathering is a chance to talk about what’s working in our industry, where we see opportunities to grow, and how we can help move the needle together.
Join like-minded professionals for meaningful conversation, creative idea-sharing, and maybe even a small “make-and-take” project while we chat. Whether you’re deep in the work or just curious to learn more, we’d love to have you at the table.
Date/Time: Monday, August 31 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Tidepool 3
Max Participants: 30
Monday, August 31 - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
LATC & FRB - Green Scene Social
Join colleagues, partners, and industry professionals for an evening of networking, conversation, and connection at the Green Scene Social happy hour.Hosted by the CRRA Local Agency and Franchise, Rates, and Business Practices Technical Councils, this casual gathering offers a great opportunity to unwind after a day of sessions while enjoying drinks, light bites, and engaging discussions with peers from across California's resource management and recycling community. An enjoyable evening dedicated to advancing collaboration and sharing ideas that help shape the future of our industry.
Date/Time: Monday, August 31 - 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Location: Brewery X – in the lobby of Sheraton San Diego Resort
Max Participants: 60
Tuesday, September 1 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
BBSC - Behavior Change Idea Exchange
BBSC welcomes you to meet peers and share fresh perspectives about behavior change topics; Let's talk behavior change! Join us to meet peers and share ideas.
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 1 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Seaglass (fits 40 conference-style)
Max Participants: 40
FRB - Refuse, Rates & Risk Roundtable
Inaugural lunch for the FRB TC, where we'll discuss the most pressing topics relative to Franchise Agreements and Rates and hear from the CRRA membership about what they'd like to see from this new TC moving forward.
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 1 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Tidepool 3 (fits 26 conference-style + perimeter seating)
Max Participants: 30
EFR - Reimagining SB 1383 Regulations
Join the EFR TC to reflect on EFR implementation, gather future guidance and alignment around changes needed to make edible food recovery more effective, equitable, and scalable statewide.
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 1 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Coral 5 (may change)
Max Participants: 40
CORC - Curious about our statewide composting groups?
Come share a meal together and hear from the Association of Compost Producers, California Alliance for Community Composting, and California Compost Coalition!
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 1 - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Location: Tidepool 2 (holds 36 + perimeter seating)
Max Participants: 40
