Solid Waste Association of North America
SWANA RCon™ 2026 - Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2026
RCon™ is the premier annual conference powered by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). As the organization’s flagship event, it serves as a high-level hub for waste and resource management professionals to transition from traditional solid waste management to sustainable resource management.
The 2026 event in St. Louis will focus on turning industry challenges into actionable solutions through a blend of technical innovation and strategic networking.
Check out the Local Flavor
Whether you’re looking for a coffee shop, a sweet treat, a quick bite between sessions on Washington Avenue, a celebratory dinner in the historic Italian neighborhood of The Hill, or a post-keynote craft beer at a local brewery, St. Louis offers a diverse culinary landscape within minutes of the convention.
We can’t wait for you to discover it for yourself!
Get Out and Explore
St. Louis continues to reinvent itself with exciting projects like City Foundry, Saint Louis Union Station and the re-imagined Gateway Arch National Park. Historic buildings in the Gateway City are undergoing transformations and being re-purposed for 21st century uses. From loft condos and apartments to restaurants, retail and entertainment venues, new life has been breathed into St. Louis.
We can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself!
