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Understanding the Injury and Fatality Risks Associated with Solid Waste Collection Using Lagging Indicators
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 23

Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) 2020

February 23 @ 8:00 am - February 26 @ 5:00 pm
May 05

2020 EREF Annual Charitable Auction

May 5 @ 10:00 am - May 6 @ 6:30 pm
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
901 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans LA
Sep 30

2020 Fall Classic & Networking Event

September 30 @ 8:00 am - October 1 @ 5:00 pm
Pinehurst Resort
80 Carolina Vista Drive
Pinehurst NC

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“Historically, money spent on scientific research has been limited. But today, qualified answers are beginning to arrive thanks to EREF.”

Ron McCracken, President, RJM Associates May 1, 2015