ATTENDEE INFORMATION

Dubuque, Iowa
The 2011 Iowa Recycling & Solid Waste Management Conference and Trade Show will be held Monday, October 3 through Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the Holiday Inn/Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Downloadable Documents

• Conference Schedule (PDF)
• Conference Program (PDF)

Tour Information
The 2011 conference tours will take place on Monday, October 3, from 1:30-5:00 p.m.

• Tour 1: Historic Millwork District, Unison Solutions and DMASWA Landfill
  
• Tour 2: Dittmer Recycling, Inc., Roshek Building and Moors Salvage & Recovery
  

Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Opening
Monday, October 3 | 5:00-7:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall

Sponsored by:

Come celebrate the kickoff to the conference at the Welcome Reception sponsored by Barker Lemar Engineering Consultants, City Carton Recycling, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency and Yellowbook. Food, beverages, door prizes and entertainment will be provided for your enjoyment, including a special performance by the Upper Main Street Jazz Band. The Welcome Reception is the place to be on Monday night!

Vendor Reception
Tuesday, October 4 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall
Live Auction at 6 p.m. Click here for the Silent and Live Auction donation list!

Hosted by:

Don’t miss the ACTION! This will be your last chance to visit with exhibitors. Light refreshments. (Complimentary
drink tickets for beer/wine/soda are honored at this event.) Bidding of Silent Auction items will be open from Monday,
5 p.m. through Tuesday, 6 p.m. Items and bid sheets will be displayed throughout the Exhibit Hall. Live Auction bidding begins at 6 p.m. Auction items may be claimed at the conclusion of the Vendor Reception or Wednesday at the Registration Desk – credit cards accepted! All proceeds from the auction benefit IRA and ISOSWO educational and program funds. Thank you for your support!

Conference Fun-Raisers and Social Events
Tuesday, October 4 | 7 p.m. | Meet at Registration Desk or Hotel Lobby
Head out for a great time in historic downtown Dubuque! Five restaurants and bars are the destination for fun, food
and drink specials, and the chance to talk with old friends and make new ones during the Pub and Grub Crawl. In
addition to the food and drink specials, each stop will have door prizes! Make sure to join the party. ALL are invited for a fun stop at the Shot Tower Inn, offering free pizza, karaoke and drink specials for conference guests from 9-11 p.m. Just a block away from Holiday Inn, the local favorite is known for their great pizza and atmosphere. Sponsored by Foth.

For those who want to try other local restaurants, the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce has arranged for special
discounts at a number of fine dining establishments. Stop by the Registration Desk or see the insert in the conference
program for details.

The Conference is planned and hosted by the Iowa Recycling Association (IRA) and Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO).