Success in today’s material recovery programs requires implementing fundamental principles of a good partnership. This includes knowing your partner’s perspective, identifying any disconnects in processes and definitions, and understanding available contracting tools to ensure transparency. In this session, we will use real world examples to address “The Great Disconnects” in the current recycling industry between the front end (municipal programs and private haulers) and the back end (processors and commodity markets). Through an inter-active discussion, attendees will take a deeper dive into contractual terms and material ownership, and will leave with a greater knowledge on the impacts to all players who touch the in-bound, out-bound, and all-around tonnage of a material recovery facility.