Free tickets are now available for RWM Expo 2026, the UK’s leading event for professionals working in the recycling, resource, waste and wider environmental services industry. Part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo), RWM returns to the NEC Birmingham on 16-17 September 2026 for two action-packed days of networking, knowledge exchange and business opportunities.
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About RWM Expo
RWM Expo is the UK’s largest and most comprehensive trade exhibition for the waste management, recycling and resource sectors. Championing the circular economy and sustainable resource management, RWM brings together the latest recycling machinery, waste processing technologies, material handling equipment, municipal and commercial collections solutions, logistics, transport and energy-from-waste innovations under one roof for two high-impact days.
In 2025, RWM welcomed over 10,000 high-level attendees from across the sector. In 2026, the event is set to be bigger and more ambitious than ever, with 13,000+ professionals expected across the two days. With 80% of attendees holding buying power and 82% from senior management, RWM is where real business decisions get made, deals get done, and resource is redefined.
What to Expect at RWM Expo 2026
The RWM show floor is the most efficient route to discovering what’s new, what works and what’s next in resource and waste management. With 400+ world-class suppliers exhibiting across three halls and a large outdoor demonstration area, visitors have unrivalled access to the products, services and solutions shaping the future of the sector.
Conference & Speakers
The RWM conference programme brings together senior voices from Government, leading environmental bodies and the brands setting the pace on policy and innovation. Confirmed keynote speakers for 2026 include Toby Perkins MP (Member of Parliament for Chesterfield and Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee) and Julia Buckley MP (Labour MP for Shrewsbury), alongside senior figures from the Environment Agency, CIWM, Veolia, Biffa, SUEZ, Grundon, DEFRA and FCC Environment - with more announcements to follow.
Sessions and workshops cover the sector’s most pressing topics, including:
- Extended Producer Responsibility and Packaging Reform
- Deposit Return Schemes and Collection Reform
- Circular Economy in Practice
- Waste Crime and Compliance
- Digital Waste Tracking
- Decarbonisation and Low Carbon Materials
- Food Waste and Organics
- Fleet, Technology and Innovation
- Fire Safety and Batteries
- The UK’s pathway to Net Zero
Live Demonstrations
The outdoor demonstration area at RWM is one of the show’s most popular features. Visitors can witness live displays of the latest material handling machinery, municipal vehicles, waste processing equipment and refuse collection vehicles in action - seeing first-hand how the industry’s most advanced solutions perform in real-world conditions.
What’s New for 2026
As part of the UK’s leading event for environmental services & sustainability – Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2026 – there are a plethora of exciting new features alongside the core RWM programme:
RWM Connect
On the evening of 16 September, join 900+ professionals from across the recycling, waste and resource sector for RWM Connect - the industry’s biggest networking evening, co-hosted with CIWM at The Vox Conference Venue, NEC Birmingham, right around the corner from the show. With complimentary drinks, food stations, live entertainment and direct access to networking with senior industry figures, RWM Connect is the social highlight of the circular economy calendar. Individual tickets are £99 + VAT, with a group deal for 10. Places are limited! Secure your evening tickets here for the official afterparty of the show: buytickets.at/roarb2b/2169375/r/partner-gb
Waste Trucks Live
The UK’s most comprehensive showcase of specialist waste vehicles, Waste Trucks Live, helps fleet managers compare and specify the right solutions for their operations in one place. Designed as a one-stop-shop for specialist waste trucks, the zone will feature vehicles displayed together on site, allowing fleet operators, managers, buyers and decision-makers to compare specifications, configurations and applications side by side in a practical, real-world setting. Sponsored by NRG Riverside. Find out more here.
ESS Expo Careers Fair
The ESS Expo Careers Fair is a dedicated recruitment-focused feature at the show, designed to connect employers, recruiters and training providers directly with students, graduates, career changers and professionals looking to build careers in the environmental sector. Find out more here.
Start-up, Scale-up & Investors Network
Recognising that early-stage and growth-stage businesses often face barriers to exhibiting at major trade events - from limited budgets to a lack of visibility or investor connections - the Start-up, Scale-up, Innovation & Investors Network at ESS Expo is designed to level the playing field and connect innovation with the communities that help it scale.
This dedicated zone serves as a collaborative space that brings together start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, investors, banks, funding bodies, legal advisers, private equity firms and corporate buyers in one highly visible, dynamic setting; showcasing investment-ready start-ups and scale-ups developing commercially proven technologies and services across the sector. Find out more here.
The 35 Under 35 Awards, sponsored by Grundon Waste Management
This is a brilliant awards scheme that recognises the rising stars driving change across the environmental sector - the 35 Under 35 Awards celebrate talent from across waste and recycling, water management, energy, sustainability and everything in between. They’re free to enter, with entries closing 17 July 2026. Enter free here: www.35-under-35.com
Part of ESS Expo - The UK’s Largest Environmental Event
RWM is the cornerstone of the Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, which unites seven co-located sector-specific shows under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. One free ticket grants access to all seven exhibitions:
- Resource & Waste Management Expo
- Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo
- Contamination & Land Remediation Expo
- Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo
- Air Quality & Emissions Expo
- Geotechnical Engineering & Operations Expo
- Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event
With 16,000+ professionals, 700+ exhibitors, 450+ expert speakers, and representation from 65 countries, ESS Expo is the most complete cross-sector environmental platform in the UK.
Register Free Now
RWM is the ultimate platform to engage in critical discussions, explore ground-breaking green technologies and build the commercial relationships that drive the sector forward. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or attending for the first time, this is two days you cannot afford to miss.
Date: 16-17 September 2026
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Opening Times: 09:30 - 16:30
Register free at: https://hubs.la/Q04mF7hG0