Resource & Waste Management Expo

The Resource & Waste Management Expo is a leading UK event for the recycling, resource management, waste, and wider environmental services industries. Hosted at the NEC in Birmingham, it brings together professionals seeking practical solutions, commercial opportunities, and insight into the transition toward a more sustainable planet. The event is designed to support positive environmental and industry change through discussion, collaboration, technology discovery, and knowledge sharing, with an audience reach extending across the UK and Nigeria.
The expo addresses critical themes including the circular economy, net-zero targets, decarbonisation, sustainability, and the development of innovative responses to global environmental challenges. Its programme and exhibition span waste disposal and collection, recycling, resource recovery, consulting, and professional services. Visitors can explore advances in waste reduction, eco-friendly disposal, sustainable recycling, and operational strategies intended to improve efficiency and environmental performance.
Dedicated areas cover waste collection, transport, and street cleaning, featuring advanced equipment, smart systems, and environmentally conscious approaches to urban cleanliness. The plant, machinery, and equipment sector showcases technologies and sustainable solutions intended to modernise industry operations. Another specialist area focuses on metal and automotive recovery, including end-of-life vehicle processing, while consulting and professional services connect attendees with advisers offering strategic guidance, best practices, and tailored approaches to sustainable waste management.
The event is organised in collaboration with prominent industry organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management and the Environmental Services Association. These partnerships contribute specialist perspectives and help create a forum for informed debate among waste, recycling, environmental, and resource-management professionals. The expo also provides opportunities to examine emerging technologies, identify investment and business prospects, and build relationships with peers and solution providers.
The event is ranked 13th nationally and fifth in the Environment & Waste category. Its broad professional scope and emphasis on actionable innovation make it a significant meeting point for organisations working to improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and accelerate the development of a circular, low-carbon economy.