The Louisiana Recycling Coalition (LRC) will host its聽Inaugural Symposium聽on聽Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from聽10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.聽at the聽Fleur de Lis Event Center聽in聽Mandeville, Louisiana. The event is open to both members and non-members and will bring together recycling professionals, stakeholders, and advocates from across the state.
The one-day Symposium will provide attendees with valuable opportunities to learn about LRC, statewide recycling initiatives, available recycling opportunities, grants and funding sources, and emerging priorities in Louisiana鈥檚 recycling landscape. A featured聽Town Hall session聽will invite participant input to help shape and strengthen the state鈥檚 recycling infrastructure.
鈥淭his Symposium is about bringing people together to move recycling forward in Louisiana,鈥� said Keli Williams, President of the Louisiana Recycling Coalition. 鈥淏y sharing knowledge, resources, and ideas, we can build stronger partnerships and create a more resilient and effective recycling system statewide.鈥�
In addition to educational sessions, attendees will enjoy networking breaks, a聽hot lunch included with registration, and time to connect with colleagues and industry partners. Exhibitor tables will be available throughout the event, offering direct access to organizations and resources supporting recycling efforts statewide.
Early bird registration is available through February 3, 2026, offering the best attendee rate. Both LRC members and non-members are encouraged to attend.