On the Road to Zero Waste: Staying the Route
About this Event
Plan to attend the annual Oklahoma Recycling Conference to hear the newest information on recycling and to meet and network with professionals.
Oklahoma Recycling Association's (OKRA) 2026 Oklahoma Recycling Conference:
"On the Road to Zero Waste: Staying the Route"
Tuesday September 1 - Intro to Zero Waste Class 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 1 - Tour Choctaw Nation Recycling Facility (MRF) 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday September 1 - Annual Cookout and networking time 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 2 - Conference 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Conference Keynote: Amanda Waddle, Zero Waste USA
Conference Sessions:
Market Update
Just Porch It! Recycling Textiles
What Happens to our Plastic
OK Battery Stewardship Act Update
C & D Waste
Fiber Recycling
Conference Program: coming soon
Registration Fees:
OKRA Member: Early Bird $125 (by July 31)
$150 (after July 31)
Non Member: Early Bird $150 (before July 31)
$175 (after July 31)
Student/Senior $75
Extras:
September 1
Cookout $25
Intro to Zero Waste Class:
OKRA member $50
Non OKRA Member $100
Tour of the Choctaw Nation Recycling Center $0
Activities on September 1st
- Introduction to Zero Waste - presented by Zero Waste USA.
Introduction to Zero Waste is a four-hour class designed,m hosted, and taught by Zero Waste USA staff. Participants will learn about Zero Waste principles, the Zero Waste International Alliance's (AWIA)definition, and the Zero Waste Hierarchy during this class. Participants will also be intorduced to Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses, institutions, and communities. For more information go to: https://recycleok.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IZW-Class-Description_Zero-Waste-USA-1.pdf
Class will be at the Choctaw Nation Headquarters, 1802 Chukka Hina, Durant, OK 74701. The class will be from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There will be an hour break for lunch. Lunch is not provided, but their is a food court available in the building.
- Free Tour of the Choctaw Nation Recycling Facility
See how the Choctaw Nation Successfully recycles tons of waste each month and join this tour. The tour will begin at 3:30 p.m. and last for about an hour. Closed toe shoes are required.
- OKRA Annual Cookout and Cornhole Tournament
Tuesday, September 1st.
This is an opportunity to meet conference attendees, speakers, sponsors and venders. This will take place at The Choctaw Nation Recycling Center. Chappell Supply & Equipment is sponsoring the cookout. Menu TBD ( Vegetarian options will be available through registration.) BYOB - Bring your own beverage if you want something other than water, iced tea, or lemonade. Seating is limited, so bring your own chair.
Registration and sign-in for the Corn Hole tournament is at 5:00 p.m. The tournament will start at 5:30 p.m. You must be present at 5:30 to participate in the Tournament.
This Conferences is sponsored by: The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, The Chickasaw Nation, The Choctaw Nation, Chappell Supply, RCH, Batliner, and Rerhig.
Oklahoma's Annual Recycling Conference is held each fall. The conference brings together municipal recycling coordinators, waste management professionals, educators, government officials, business leaders, and environmental advocates for two full days of education, networking, and collaboration.
Since 2008, OKRA has hosted annual conferences addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities in Oklahoma recycling — from contamination reduction and rural recycling solutions to circular economy innovation and community stewardship.
Conference Lodging Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Choctaw Hotel and Casion Resorts for September 1, 2026. You can start booking reservations in the Individual Pay Block, either by call-in or you can make them online.
The following is the online reservation steps for your guests. Guests will also have the option of contacting our reservation department open 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-788-2464 press #1 and giving the agent the offer code OKRA for the group rate.
If you would like to book your reservations online, please use the link below.
book.rguest.com/onecart/wbe/offers/1180/Choctaw-Durant-Book?offerCode=OKRA
Cut off date for OKRA Conference Special Rate is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
**If any attendees wish to use a third party payment method for their reservations, please refer to the Third Party Payment Policy at this link: https://recycleok.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Client-Third-Party-Payment-Process-2.pdf
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 25.00 to USD 150.00
