Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
Longhorn Hall A-C, Booth 1001 Theater
Phoenix’s Pathway to Launching a State-of-the-Art MRF

Curious about strategies municipalities can use to integrate AI technologies and robotics in US MRFs? Learn how advanced technology can help improve waste sortation and material recovery processes for municipalities with zero waste goals. Hear the story about how the City of Phoenix Public Works department gained city leadership support to accelerate facility upgrades, piloted new technologies, and built cross-industry collaborations to achieve circularity and increase material recovery through upgrading and implementing new sorting technologies at a city-owned MRF. 

After attending this session, participants will be able to:  

  • Gain leadership buy-in to drive sustainable activities, such as focusing on a circular economy, acquiring new technologies, and taking a collaborative approach. 

  • Explain the current state of AI tech innovations in US MRFs. 

  • Identify what tech is right for your facility. 

Will Herzog Amanda Jordan Areeb Malik Eduardo Rodriguez Caroline Ogburn
Will Herzog - Machinex Technologies Western Region Sales Manager Will Herzog
Amanda Jordan - City of Phoenix Project Manager Amanda Jordan
Areeb Malik - Glacier Co-Founder & CTO Areeb Malik
Eduardo Rodriguez - City of Phoenix Deputy Director Eduardo Rodriguez
Caroline Ogburn - Balcones Recycling Business Development Caroline Ogburn
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