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The Opening Night reception provides a chance for the industry to network in a more relaxing setting before the WasteExpo Exhibit Hall opened on Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of attendees came to the reception to connect with old friends and make new business contacts.
Two attendees enjoy a moment of relaxation at the opening night reception.
Originally built in the early 1820s as a sugar refinery, Generatoinsl Hall is decorated with with artwork from George Schmidt and Xavier deCallatay depicting the history of New Orleans.
The opening night reception at Generations Hall included music and entertainment for WasteExpo attendees.
Kevin Kraushaar of the National Waste & Recycling Association honors the 2017 award winners.
WasteExpo attendees tune into the NWRA Annual Awards Breakfast to celebrate this year's winners and their accomplishments.
Rick Thomas of Waste Connections accepting his Driver of the Year award from NWRA.
Rhonda Kitchen of the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District in Midvale, Utah, is presented with the first-ever female Driver of the Year award from NWRA.
Rhonda Kitchen of the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District in Midvale, Utah, poses with fellow industry members at the NWRA Annual Awards Breakfast, where she received a Driver of the Year award.
Derrick Belin of All Waste, Inc. is all smiles while accepting his Driver of the Year award from NWRA.
A select number of industry members experience a zero waste lunch made from salvaged food.
Industry experts enjoy a beer salad, Abita Amber BBQ shrimp and bananas foster bread pudding, all of which feature salvaged ingredients.
