ReMA 2025 Convention & Exposition

The largest recycled materials industry event in the world is heading to sunny San Diego! Registration is now open. ReMA 2025 is taking over the San Diego Convention Center and bringing together close to 7,000 industry professionals. For four days the recycling community will come together to sharpen their skills, gain knowledge, build relationships, grow their businesses, and celebrate each other!

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025

6:15 AM–7:15 AM PDT
ReMA Fitness: Fun Run (run starts at 6:15am sharp)

7:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Registration (Exhibitors and ALL Attendees)

7:15 AM–8:15 AM PDT
Breakfast in the ReMA Café

8:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT
Nursing Mothers Lounge

8:30 AM–10:15 AM PDT
Opening General Session with Featured Guest Speaker - Jesse Cole

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Circle of Safety Excellence Lounge

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall Hospitality Lounges - Sponsored by: AMCS

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Hospitality 'Members Only' Lounge - Sponsored by: AMCS

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Hub

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Membership Desk

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Pro Shop

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
RERF Silent Auction

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Safety First Plaza

10:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT
NASCOOP

10:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Members Only Hospitality Lounge

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Advocacy & lobbying: The WHY & HOW of Your Community, Your City, Your State

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Eco-Innovation 2.0: Implementing Next-Gen Technologies in Recycling

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Spotlight: Ferrous

11:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Century Club Meeting

12:30 PM–2:00 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall Luncheon - Sponsored by: AMCS

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
No Sparks, No Surprises: Safe Handling & Management of End of Life Batteries

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
Spotlight on Paper

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
Trade Challenges: India

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
EPA: Improving Safety and Effectiveness of Battery Recycling

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
Spotlight on Electronics

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
Trade Challenges: Canada & Mexico

5:30 PM–7:00 PM PDT
Young Executives Reception (must be 21)

9:00 PM–11:30 PM PDT
ReMA After-Hours (must be 21) - Sponsored by: GreenSpark

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

6:15 AM–7:15 AM PDT
ReMA Fitness: Fun Run (run starts at 6:15am sharp)

7:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Registration (Exhibitors and ALL Attendees)

7:15 AM–8:15 AM PDT
Breakfast in the ReMA Café

8:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT
Nursing Mothers Lounge

8:30 AM–10:15 AM PDT
Opening General Session with Featured Guest Speaker - Jesse Cole

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Circle of Safety Excellence Lounge

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall Hospitality Lounges - Sponsored by: AMCS

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Hospitality 'Members Only' Lounge - Sponsored by: AMCS

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Hub

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Membership Desk

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Pro Shop

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
RERF Silent Auction

9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Safety First Plaza

10:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT
NASCOOP

10:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Members Only Hospitality Lounge

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Advocacy & lobbying: The WHY & HOW of Your Community, Your City, Your State

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Eco-Innovation 2.0: Implementing Next-Gen Technologies in Recycling

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Spotlight: Ferrous

11:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Century Club Meeting

12:30 PM–2:00 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall Luncheon - Sponsored by: AMCS

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
No Sparks, No Surprises: Safe Handling & Management of End of Life Batteries

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
Spotlight on Paper

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
Trade Challenges: India

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
EPA: Improving Safety and Effectiveness of Battery Recycling

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
Spotlight on Electronics

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
Trade Challenges: Canada & Mexico

5:30 PM–7:00 PM PDT
Young Executives Reception (must be 21)

9:00 PM–11:30 PM PDT
ReMA After-Hours (must be 21) - Sponsored by: GreenSpark

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025

7:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Registration (Exhibitors and ALL Attendees)

7:15 AM–8:15 AM PDT
Breakfast in the ReMA Café

7:15 AM–8:15 AM PDT
Century Club Breakfast

7:15 AM–8:15 AM PDT
Fitness Program - Yoga on The Terrace

8:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT
Nursing Mothers Lounge

8:30 AM–10:15 AM PDT
Members Only Meeting and Awards Presentation

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
Circle of Safety Excellence Lounge

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall Hospitality Lounges

9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT
Law Enforcement Advisory Council (LEAC) Meeting (closed meeting)

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
ReMA Hospitality 'Members Only' Lounge

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
ReMA Hub

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
ReMA Membership Desk

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
ReMA Pro Shop

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
RERF Silent Auction

9:00 AM–4:30 PM PDT
Safety First Plaza

10:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT
ReMA Members Only Hospitality Lounge

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Best Practices: Preventative Maintenance Programs

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Spotlight on Copper

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Trade Challenges: China

12:30 PM–2:00 PM PDT
Exhibit Hall Luncheon

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
Freight & Material Theft: Mitigating the Risk

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
Pest Practices: Safety Program & Culture

2:00 PM–3:15 PM PDT
Spotlight Nickel/Stainless

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
Manufacturing & The Supply Chain Outlook for Recycled Materials

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
Spotlight on Plastics

3:30 PM–4:45 PM PDT
Sustainable Workforce: Build, Hire, Retain, Promte (Hosted by Women in Recycling)

5:30 PM–6:30 PM PDT
Women in Recycling Council Reception (ReMA Members Only)

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025

7:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Registration (Exhibitors and ALL Attendees)

7:30 AM–8:30 AM PDT
ReMA Fitness: Body Bootcamp

8:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT
Nursing Mothers Lounge

9:00 AM–10:15 AM PDT
Best Practices: Shredding

9:00 AM–10:15 AM PDT
Buying & Selling: Analytics, KPIs, and Relationships

9:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT
ReMA Hospitality Lounge

9:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT
ReMA Membership Desk

9:00 AM–10:15 AM PDT
Spotlight: Aluminum

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Best Practices: Leadership & Teambuilding

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Best Practices: Material Receiving & Grading

10:30 AM–11:45 AM PDT
Spotlight: Innovative Solutions for the Future of Rubber Recycled Materials

12:00 PM–5:00 PM PDT
Promoted Tours and San Diego Activities

1:30 PM–2:45 PM PDT
Workshop or Community Engagement Program

1:30 PM–2:45 PM PDT
Workshop or Tour

5:00 PM–6:30 PM PDT
Closing General Session with Oz Pearlman

6:30 PM–9:30 PM PDT
Closing Evening Celebration - Sponsored by: Jain Resource Recycling PVT LTD