TUESDAY, APRIL 4

EIA's Golf Invitational
8:00 am; Siena Golf ClubCost: $195

Grab a partner, organize a foursome or make new friends the day before the show floor opens. Individual golf package includes cart and greens fees, driving range, transportation, breakfast, beverage cart and awards luncheon. Don't miss your chance to play at Las Vegas' newest championship course.

To register or to sponsor, contact Cathy Maimon at 800-424-2869.

WasteExpo Welcome Reception — A Tribute to New Orleans
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Tiberius Ballroom, Caesar's Palace
Cost: $55

(One ticket to the Welcome Reception is included with the Full Event Package and Tuesday's One Day Package).

Join us at the industry's largest networking event as we pay tribute to the great city of New Orleans, the original host of WasteExpo 2006.

Sponsored by Caterpillar Inc.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

EIA's Inspirational & Awards Breakfast
Guest speaker: Jim MacLaren; 7:45 am-10:00 am; Las Vegas Convention Center, Room S221
Cost: $35

Join the EIA and the waste industry for breakfast featuring inspirational speaker Jim MacLarenin. Also, EIA will recognize leaders in the waste industry for their commitment and amazing contributions as well as induct the 2006 Class into the EIA Hall of Fame.

Jim MacLaren is an actor, motivational speaker, retired professional athlete and writer.

WasteExpo Attendee Raffle
Attendees receive a raffle card at registration that lists all of the participating exhibitors. The raffles will take place Wednesday through Friday in the WasteExpo exhibit hall.

International Reception
(Free to all non-US attendees) 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm; Room S221 Las Vegas Convention Center

All non-US attendees are invited to join us at a special cocktail reception to network with colleagues from outside of the United States and exhibitor personnel from sponsoring companies.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Safety Fashion Show
4pm; EREF Auction Space, upper level of the Exhibit Hall

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Equipment in general are a key part of everyone's safety program. Come to the first annual Safety “Fashion” Show to see the latest in safety gloves, boots, goggles, and other types of safety equipment/devices.

Sponsored by IESI, Mack Trucks, Republic Services and Waste Management.

Environmental Research
& Education Foundation's
(EREF) Annual Equipment Auction, Silent Auction & Charity Raffle
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm; EREF Booth, upper level of the Exhibit Hall

Silent Auction — April 4-6
Auction Reception — Thursday, April 6, 5:00 pm

Refuse Equipment Auction
Thursday, April 6, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) will hold its 12th Annual Equipment Auction and Charity Raffle at WasteExpo to raise funds for municipal solid waste research and education projects. Included in this year's equipment auction will be a Silent Auction showcasing autographed sports memorabilia and other items. EREF will also hold a pre-auction reception and open bar for participants. Equipment bidder registration is free to all badged WasteExpo participants and starts on Tuesday, April 4th.

Purchase your EREF raffle ticket today to win this year's prize, a 1968 Camaro RS Sport Coupe. Only 600 tickets will be sold for $100 each, 10 ticket limit per person. Questions can be directed to Michael Cagney at 703-299-5139 or visit EREF's Web site at www.erefdn.org for auction and raffle details.

Waste Age/American City & County Lounge

Visit us at Booth 2106

Waste Age, the Official Magazine of WasteExpo, is hosting Booth 2106. Please join us at Booth 2106, meet with our editors about your latest public announcements, sign up to become a subscriber, learn more about our website www.WasteAge.com or just say “hello.”

Waste Age is the leading magazine serving the waste industry. Every month, Waste Age delivers a comprehensive analysis of the business trends and news, products, people and events that have important implications for a professional subscriber base consisting of private contractors, municipal government decision-makers and engineering consultants.

American City and County covers the issues surrounding state, city and county governments and the leaders who distinguish themselves from their peers. Monthly columns and departments feature subjects critical to all state and local governments including finance, technology, regulations, security and privatization, as well as provide information on new products and industry events.

Networking Lounge

New this year, WasteExpo has created a place on the exhibit floor specifically to go, at your leisure, sit down, take a break, have a quick meeting, meet some new people, enjoy a drink, etc. This Networking Lounge will be free to all badged participants and will be open during regular show hours.