WasteExpo 2027 Guide: Las Vegas Dates, Costs & Attendees
By Ilyas Kerbal,
WasteExpo 2027 runs in Las Vegas with the conference from 3 to 6 May and the expo hall open from 4 to 6 May, at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. It is North America’s largest event for the waste, recycling and organics industries, with more than 14,500 participants, 9,000+ buyers from over 100 countries and 600 exhibiting brands.
Refuse trucks, containers, sorting systems and software are all on show. This guide covers what to know and how suppliers can reach haulers, recyclers and municipal buyers.
WasteExpo 2027 at a glance
| Next edition | Conference 3-6 May 2027; expo hall 4-6 May 2027 |
| Venue | Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall) |
| City | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Typical month | May |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | 14,500+ participants incl. 9,000+ buyers from 100+ countries |
| Exhibitors | 600+ exhibiting brands |
| Industry | Waste management, recycling & organics |
| Organizer | Informa Markets |
| Official website | wasteexpo.com |
What is WasteExpo?
WasteExpo brings together private haulers, municipal solid-waste managers, recyclers and the suppliers of trucks, containers, sorting systems and software. Large refuse trucks and equipment are on display, and the conference covers fleet electrification, recycling markets, safety and regulation.
Where does WasteExpo take place?
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall.
Does it change location? No. Las Vegas every May.
Pile of plastic bottles and cans for recycling. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash.
WasteExpo attendee profile
- Private hauler owners and executives
- Municipal waste managers
- Recyclers and MRF operators
- Fleet managers
- Consultants
The crowd is large and mixed. That is great for brand awareness, but for pipeline you need to know in advance which companies and roles to prioritise.
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What WasteExpo covers
- Refuse trucks and fleet equipment
- Recycling and MRF sorting technology
- Organics and composting
- Routing, fleet and billing software
- Landfill and waste-to-energy
- Safety
Why WasteExpo matters for sales teams
Waste and recycling companies are investing in fleet electrification, automation at material recovery facilities and routing and billing software. WasteExpo is where owners, fleet managers and operations leaders compare options.
For suppliers, the most valuable attendees are private haulers, MRF operators and municipal solid-waste managers. Municipal buyers follow formal procurement rules, so separating them from private companies in your list helps you plan the right approach for each.
Should you go to WasteExpo?
Best for: companies whose customers are the operators, dealers and distributors that WasteExpo attracts, and who want to see a whole industry in one place.
Less ideal for: enterprise software vendors targeting C-level buyers only. The crowd at WasteExpo is broad, so the attendee list has to be filtered hard before outreach.
How much does WasteExpo cost?
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | Registration not yet open for 2027 (sign up for notifications) |
| Also good to know | Expo-only passes historically low cost; conference passes several hundred dollars |
| Typical cost | Low hundreds for expo; more for conference. |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check wasteexpo.com before you buy.
Event app and digital platform
WasteExpo has offered an event app in previous editions.
Event apps are built for attendees, not for sales teams. You can usually browse profiles one by one, but connection requests are capped, many profiles are half empty, and there is rarely an export button. That makes the app useful on site and frustrating for planning.
WasteExpo: strengths and weaknesses
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Concentrated buyers (9,000+) | Niche |
| Strong equipment buying | Many municipal buyers with procurement rules |
| International reach |
A pre-show prospecting plan for WasteExpo
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Early planning | Pull the attendee, exhibitor and speaker lists and score them against your ideal customer profile. |
| Pre-show outreach | Contact your top tier personally and your second tier with a short sequence. Aim to book meetings, not booth visits. |
| On site | Work from a printed or mobile list of priority accounts and use breaks and evening events for warm introductions. |
| Post-show | Follow up fast, share what you promised, and keep the list for next year’s edition. |
Many haulers are family-owned businesses. Personal invitations from a named contact tend to work better than generic marketing emails with this audience.
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Frequently asked questions
When is WasteExpo 2027?
Conference 3-6 May 2027; expo hall 4-6 May 2027. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (wasteexpo.com) before booking travel.
Where is WasteExpo held?
Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall.
Does it move? No. Las Vegas every May.
How much does a WasteExpo ticket cost?
Low hundreds for expo; more for conference. See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends WasteExpo?
Mainly private hauler owners and executives; municipal waste managers; recyclers and MRF operators; fleet managers.
Can I get the WasteExpo attendee list?
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Get the WasteExpo attendee list
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Photo credits
- Cover image: Photo by Compagnons on Unsplash
- In-article image: Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
Sources
Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.