
August 3-6, 2025 • Monterey, CA
CRRA 2025 - Conference & Trade Show
AUG. 3-6, 2025 • Monterey, CA
Each year, the California Resource Recovery Association organizes one of the most comprehensive and informative conferences dedicated to recycling and sustainable materials management in California and beyond. The Annual Conference and Trade Show attracts over 800 individuals annually and showcases an estimated 30 sessions each year with over 100 industry experts as presenters.
3 Days of Networking // Over 100 Presenters // 50+ Innovative Exhibitors // Virtual Option Available
KEY DATES
Dec 11 - Jan 31 - Call for Speakers
Feb 3 - Registration Opens
Mar 3-28 - Volunteer Applications
Apr 7 - May 2 - Scholarship Applications
Jun 6 - Early Bird Registration Closes
July 18 - Registration Closes
Registration is Now Open!
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Calling all Volunteers!
Volunteers for the Conference & Trade Show are needed in various roles, including: Session Room Monitor, Audience Q&A Microphone Runner, Registration Support, and MORE…
Volunteers must be available to attend for a minimum of 2 full days or for the duration of the event - August 3-6, 2025.
2025 VENUE.
Portola Hotel & Spa
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
*CRRA room rate cut-off: July 11, 2025
Optional tours will be offered and will (approximately) occur on August 6th, from 1:30pm-6pm. Please keep this in mind when making travel arrangements.
MARRIOTT: Additional rooms are available with discounted conference pricing at the Monterey Marriott. Phone Group Reservations: 1-877-901-6632. Guests must mention they are with attending the “CRRA 2025 Annual Conference” to receive the nightly group discounted rate of $289.00 single-quad occupancy.
Cut-off Date: July 14, 2025
Important Warning Regarding Hotel Scams: DO NOT be fooled by emails and/or phone calls claiming to offer the best hotel/service rates for CRRA. None of our vendors will ever call you directly with discount offers. We advise you to ONLY use links from our website for booking hotel. Be aware and be cautious.
Pricing.
MEMBER (Early Bird Pricing June 6th)
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Member: Full Conference Registration, purchased on or before 6/6
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Member: One Day Only Registration purchased on or by 6/6. If you are purchasing more than one 1-day registration for yourself, you will need to complete this form once for each 1-day. You will then be able to pay for both 1-days upon checkout.
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Member: Full VIRTUAL Conference Registration, purchased on or before 6/6
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Includes exhibit booth and one full conference pass. Registration to be in the name of the CRRA member who will have ownership of the booth and access to the full conference
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Booth attendant only - does NOT include plenary, sessions, welcome reception or Wednesday lunch. If you are purchasing more than one 1-day registration for yourself, you will need to complete this form once for each 1-day. You will then be able to pay for both 1-days upon checkout.
NON-MEMBER (Early Bird Pricing June 6th)
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NonMember: Full Conference Registration, purchased on or before 6/6. Includes a one year CRRA membership.
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NonMember: One Day Only Registration purchased on or before 6/6. If you are purchasing more than one 1-day registration for yourself, you will need to complete this form once for each 1-day. You will then be able to pay for both 1-days upon checkout.
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NonMember: Full VIRTUAL Conference Registration, purchased on or before 6/6. Includes a one year CRRA membership.
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Includes exhibit booth and one full conference pass. Registration to be in the name of the CRRA member who will have ownership of the booth and access to the full conference
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Booth attendant only - does NOT include plenary, sessions, welcome reception or Wednesday lunch. If you are purchasing more than one 1-day registration for yourself, you will need to complete this form once for each 1-day. You will then be able to pay for both 1-days upon checkout.
MEMBER (Standard Pricing June 7th - July 18th)
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Member: Full Conference Registration, Purchased 6/7-7/18)
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Member: One Day Only Registration Purchased 6/7-7/18. If you are purchasing more than one 1-day registration for yourself, you will need to complete this form once for each 1-day. You will then be able to pay for both 1-days upon checkout.
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Member: Full VIRTUAL Conference Registration, Purchased 6/7-7/18
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Includes exhibit booth and one full conference pass. Registration to be in the name of the CRRA member who will have ownership of the booth and access to the full conference
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Booth attendant only - does NOT include plenary, sessions, welcome reception or Wednesday lunch. If you are purchasing more than one 1-day registration for yourself, you will need to complete this form once for each 1-day. You will then be able to pay for both 1-days upon checkout.
NON-MEMBER (Standard Pricing June 7th - July 18th)
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NonMember: Full Conference Registration, Purchased 6/7-7/18. Includes a one year CRRA membership.
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NonMember: One Day Only Registration purchased 6/7-7/18. If you are purchasing more than one 1-day registration for yourself, you will need to complete this form once for each 1-day. You will then be able to pay for both 1-days upon checkout.
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NonMember: Full VIRTUAL Conference Registration, purchased 6/7-7/18. Includes a one year CRRA membership.
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Includes exhibit booth and one full conference pass. Registration to be in the name of the CRRA member who will have ownership of the booth and access to the full conference
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Booth attendant only - does NOT include plenary, sessions, welcome reception or Wednesday lunch. If you are purchasing more than one 1-day registration for yourself, you will need to complete this form once for each 1-day. You will then be able to pay for both 1-days upon checkout.
REGISTRATION OPENS: FEBRUARY 3rd
EARLY BIRD CUTOFF: Please note that if you have registered for any of the Early Bird rates, payment in full must be received, OR postmarked, by June 6, 2025. Any registrations not paid by this date will automatically be converted to the full registration price. Standard registration payments must be received in our offices on or before July 18th. Conference badges and booths cannot be released until payment has cleared. Please call 916-441-2772, x3 for questions.
MEALS - Please note: we provide the following meals for registered attendees: continental breakfast on August 4, 5 and 6; lunch on August 5 and 6 only. Only individuals registered for the conference have access to the dining area.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Schedule.
*All times & events subject to change
SUNDAY, August 3rd
12:30 PM TO 2:15 PM » CRRA BOARD MEETING - Closed Meeting/Board Members Only
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM » EXHIBITOR MOVE IN
2:30 PM TO 5:00 PM » CRRA ANNUAL POLICY ROUND TABLE
3:00 PM TO 5:30 PM » REGISTRATION OPEN
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM » WELCOME RECEPTION
MONDAY, August 4th
7:00 AM » REGISTRATION OPENS
7:00 AM TO 7:45 AM » BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS - Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM TO 10:00 AM» PLENARY & CRRA AWARDS
10:00 AM TO 10:45 AM » BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS - Exhibit Hall
10:45 AM TO 12:15 PM » GENERAL SESSIONS
12:15 PM TO 2:15 PM » ATTENDEE LUNCH BREAK
12:30 PM TO 1:30 PM » TECHNICAL COUNCIL MEET-UPS (sign-up required; details TBD)
2:15 PM TO 3:45 PM » GENERAL SESSIONS
3:45 PM TO 4:00 PM » BREAK
4:00 PM TO 5:30 PM » GENERAL SESSIONS
5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM » RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS - Exhibit Hall and Foyer
7:00 PM TO 8:00 PM » MENTORSHIP CIRCLE HAPPY HOUR
TUESDAY, August 5th
6:50 AM TO 7:45 AM » YOGA
7:00 AM » REGISTRATION OPENS
7:00 AM TO 8:30 AM » BREAKFAST WITH THE EXHIBITORS - Exhibit Hall
8:45 AM TO 10:15 AM » GENERAL SESSIONS
10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM » PLENARY & CPSC AWARDS
12:30 PM TO 1:30 PM » LUNCH WITH EXHIBITORS - Exhibit Hall
12:30 PM TO 1:30 PM » TECHNICAL COUNCIL MEET-UPS
1:30 PM TO 2:30 PM » CRRA ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
2:45 PM TO 4:15 PM » GENERAL SESSIONS
4:15 PM TO 4:30 PM » BREAK
4:30 PM TO 6:00 PM » GENERAL SESSIONS
8:30 PM TO 11:59 PM » NCRA PLAYERS SHOW
WEDNESDAY, August 6th
8:00 AM TO 2:00PM» REGISTRATION OPEN
8:00 AM TO 8:45 AM » BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS - Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM TO 10:30 AM » GENERAL SESSIONS
10:30 AM TO 10:45 AM » BREAK
10:45 AM TO 12:30 PM » EXHIBITOR MOVE OUT - Exhibit Hall
10:45 AM TO 12:15 PM » GENERAL SESSIONS
12:30 PM TO 1:45 PM » PLENARY & LUNCH
2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM » TOURS (registration required, details TBD)
WHY BECOME AN EXHIBITOR?
CRRA is proud to be among the leaders of a vision of sustainability in and beyond California. CRRA was the first state recycling organization and continues as a strong voice for zero waste strategies. As a CRRA exhibitor you expose your company or organization to CRRA's diverse community of local, regional and state government officials, recycling and composting industry people, and allied organizations.
WHO ARE CRRA EXHIBITORS?
Environmental consultants, non-profit groups, composting companies, refuse/recycling haulers, recycling suppliers, and other professionals concerned with resource management issues in California.
Returning 2024 exhibitors will be able to book 2025 booth spaces by end of December. More information will be sent directly. Those companies new to CRRA 2025 will be able to book booth space in early February.
Trade Show.
Policies and Fine Print.
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Send written cancellation requests by email to lauren@crra.com. Cancellation requests will not be accepted by phone.
Cancellations requests received by May 6, 2025 will receive a 100% refund, less a $50 per person processing fee.
Cancellation requests received between May 7 and by July 7, 2025 will receive a 50% refund, less a $50 per person processing fee.
Cancellations requests received after July 7, 2025 will not be refunded.
“No shows” will not be refunded.
Cancellation reimbursement payments will be processed four to six weeks after August 6, 2025.
Substitutions are allowed. If substituting a non-member for a member registration, non-member rate increase will apply.
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Payments by check for Early Bird rates must be received and/or postmarked by June 6, 2025 to receive Early Bird discounted pricing. Registration will not be complete when payments of Early Bird rates are received after June 6, until payment in full at the applicable rate is received.
Payments by check must be received in our offices by July 18, 2025 to ensure registration will be complete and conference credentials provided at the event.
Registration is not guaranteed and conference credentials may be withheld when payment by check is received after July 18, 2025; payment in full by credit card may be required at time of check-in to obtain conference credentials.
Registration is not guaranteed and conference credentials may be withheld until payment in full is provided; payment in full by credit card may be required at time of check-in to obtain conference credentials.
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Membership dues must be paid in full at time of purchase to receive the membership discount.
Conference credentials will not be provided until registration fees have been received in full (as well as any membership dues, if applicable).
All past due monies and balance due from previous CRRA events must be paid in full, to receive Conference credentials.
Conference registrations may be transferred or substituted in whole upon written request. Please contact us for details.
Conference registration is for one named individual and may not be “shared” between multiple individuals.
Full-Conference Rates include all plenary and panel sessions, receptions, and on-site meals.
Tours are available on a first-come, first-reserved basis. A wait list will be available.
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By attending this event you understand that CRRA cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while attending this conference. You understand that by choosing to attend this conference, you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. Some participants who have certain health risks or who live with people at risk may have to, or choose to, wear masks; CRRA asks that you respect their choice and right to wear a mask in order to protect themselves, their families and their communities. For those who are experiencing cold symptoms prior to the event, please consider COVID-19 testing prior to attending. Anyone who must cancel their in-person plans will be automatically provided virtual conference access.