Researchers, educators, government officials, consultants, managers, community leaders and others with an interest in solid waste are invited to submit papers for oral presentation or poster session at the Conference. Papers related to all aspects of solid waste technology and management are of interest, including, but not limited to: municipal wastes, sludge, innovative technologies, construction and demolition wastes, waste collection, scrap tires, household hazardous wastes, as well as composting and biological treatment. Submission deadline is October 31, 2008.