Geosyntec practitioners, including Brad Blase and Scott Sheridan, will also be available at booth 10 to discuss wide-ranging topics in solid waste management, recycling, and sustainable materials management.
Ryan will be giving the keynote address, “Let’s See How Far We’ve Come: A Look at a 1974 Textbook on Solid Waste,” on Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 a.m. ET. He will also co-present “Public Planning for the Next Wave” on Thursday, April 9, at 1:45 p.m. ET.
Ryan is a Senior Engineer based in Virginia who focuses on solid waste advisory services and integrated solid waste management with an emphasis on organics and diversion. He specializes in sustainable materials management, including planning, environmental compliance, facility feasibility and development, operations, and program financial modeling.
The 2026 VRA SWANA Conference will include presentations and exhibits in the fields of recycling and solid waste that address innovations, new ideas, and better ways to recycle.
The VRA is a statewide coalition of individuals, municipalities, recycling and green businesses, and organizations dedicated to promoting and realizing the economic, social, and environmental benefits of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and diversion.
The Old Dominion Chapter of SWANA serves more than 300 professionals, including managers, operators, and consultants working in the solid-waste field throughout Virginia. SWANA is an association of professionals from across the waste and resource management industry that empowers members to deliver essential services to communities today and anticipate their needs for tomorrow.
