Resource & Waste Management Expo 2026

RWM Resource & Waste Management Expo 2026 is a two-day waste, recycling, and resource management event taking place on 16 to 17 September 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is positioned as the UK’s leading event for waste and recycling and as a major business platform for professionals working across the resource supply chain. The event is part of the wider ESS Expo and is designed to connect waste management businesses, local authorities, manufacturers, retailers, and service providers around circular economy, net zero, and operational innovation.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of the expo is to accelerate change toward a more sustainable planet by bringing together industry stakeholders to discuss critical waste and resource management issues, discover green technologies, and explore solutions aligned with circular economy principles. It is also designed to help participants build business opportunities, stay close to regulatory and market developments, and learn from practical case studies and expert insight across the sector.

Key Activities

The event includes keynote speakers, case studies, seminars, interactive workshops, and networking across two action-packed days. The site also highlights exhibition sectors such as Waste, Recycling & Disposal Services, Collections, Transport & Street Cleaning, Plant, Machinery & Equipment, Metals, Auto & ELV Recycling, and Waste Consulting & Professional Services, alongside key themes including Net Zero, Biodiversity, and the Circular Economy. A major 2026 addition is RWM Connect, a new flagship evening networking event on 16 September 2026 bringing together 900+ waste, recycling, energy, and resource professionals.

Significance

The expo is significant because it serves as a broad industry meeting point for waste, recycling, and resource professionals at a time when circular economy, decarbonisation, and sustainable operations are becoming more central to business and public-sector decision-making. The event’s 2025 edition welcomed 13,379 attendees, and the 2026 site positions it as the number-one business exchange for the industry, reinforcing its role as a commercial and knowledge-sharing platform rather than only a trade exhibition.

Expected Outcomes

Attendees can expect stronger professional networks, greater visibility into current market trends and technologies, and practical insight into regulatory and operational developments affecting the resource and waste sector. The event is designed to support business growth, peer exchange, solution discovery, and new collaborations across waste, recycling, logistics, manufacturing, and sustainability services.

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