2 Events, 1 Location!

Don't miss out on these 2 exciting events, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 in Columbus, OH!
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EREF Municipal Solid Waste eTextbook

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 31

Electrical Leak Location (ELL) Workshop and Emerging Topics in Landfill Management Summit

August 31 @ 8:00 am - September 1 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Marriott Columbus University Area
3100 Olentangy River Road
Columbus Ohio
Nov 17

2021 EREF Fall Classic & Networking Event

November 17 @ 8:00 am - November 18 @ 5:00 pm EST
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 East Marriott Drive
Phoenix Arizona

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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