Discover the future of recycling at the Republic Services Plano Recycling Center. This award-winning facility processes up to 250,000 tons of material annually with cutting-edge sorting technologies, including advanced optical sorters. Visit the expansive Learning Center, featuring interactive displays and a live stream of recycling operations. Get a behind-the-scenes view from the observation deck and learn how this facility is transforming sustainability efforts in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Lunch will be provided.
Dress code requirements: Closed toe shoes. PPE will be provided.
Tour Schedule Outline:
- 8:30 AM: Check-in at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
- 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM: Transport to Republic Services Plano Recycling Center
- 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Innovation in Action: Republic Services Plano Recycling Center tour
- 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Transport back to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
If a tour capacity is reached you will have the option to be added to a waitlist. We will release people from the waitlist as/if space opens up, until Friday, October 11. If you have not received notice of availability by that date it means the tour remains at capacity.
Maximum Capacity: 50 people
