Come and join us for the 2010 annual NW Hazardous Materials Management Conference in Troutdale, Oregon. Learn about the latest developments in product stewardship, chemical policy and safer products. The conference will provide training, such as the Hazwoper 8-hr refresher, technical sessions and facility tours. The technical sessions will include current hot topics as well as encompass the range of categories listed below. While you are in Oregon, remember to enjoy the local scenery by taking in a fun tour, playing a round of golf or shopping in Portland.
Keynote Speakers
·Debbie Raphael, Program Manager for the City & County of San Francisco’s cutting edge Toxics Reduction and Green Building Programs
·Gemma Zecchini, CEO of Stewardship Ontario, who will be providing information about the Ontario, Canada product stewardship system, which will soon be covering a broad spectrum of HHW products
Technical Sessions
The Conference Planning Committee is putting together sessions on the following topics, further details on speakers and their presentations will be posted as soon as they are finalized:
HHW & Water Quality
HHW Operational Issues
Dangers Lurking in Your Home
Business Inspection & Outreach
Social Media & Behavior Change
State Toxics Reduction Efforts in OR & WA
Reuse Programs
Adding CESQG Collection to HHW Programs
Pharmaceuticals
Legislative Panel
Facility Design
OR Paint Product Stewardship
E-waste
Product Stewardship (2 sessions)
Green Chemistry
Chemical Policy Reform- Making it Happen
Exhibitors/Vendors & Sponsors: Connect to more information & special registration links in the above box on the right.
Conference Location & Lodging:*When calling the hotel, please reference that you are with the NAHMMA Conference.
McMenamins Edgefield Manor, located at the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge 20 miles from downtown Portland, is a 38-acre estate featuring lodging, restaurants, winery, brewery, distillery, golf course, movie theater, and gardens. Choose from 114 rooms, each unique in décor and style but all comfortable and inviting. Shared baths are located in each wing (some rooms have in-room bath). Room rates range from $50-$150 plus tax per night.
Make room reservations now by calling Edgefield Manor toll free from US and Canada 800-669-8610 or locally at 503-669-8610.
A limited number of rooms are reserved for the conference.
From downtown Portland, take I-84 east to Exit 16; follow 238th Drive south to the first traffic light; turn left at Halsey Street;
and go east for one-quarter mile to McMenamins Edgefield.
Other nearby hotels: America Inn, 503-492-2900; Motel 6, 503-665-2254; Travelodge, 503-666-6623;Comfort Inn, 503-669-6500,
Holiday Inn Express, 503-492-2900, Best Western Ramada Inn, 503-491-9700.
This event is sponsored by the Northwest Chapter of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association. The Northwest Chapter is NAHMMA’s first and most active chapter with over 100 current members from the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. NAHMMA is an established group of hazardous materials management professionals whose purpose is to advance education, foster communication, encourage policy development, recognize exemplary programs and provide professional development opportunities. We are dedicated to pollution prevention and reducing the toxicity of municipal waste streams.
North American Hazardous Materials Management Association
McMenamins Edgefield