WRS Tours

sponsored by waga energy     

Experience Innovation, Sustainability, and Sonoma Wine Country

A $50 per person tour fee includes transportation, guided site visits, a hosted sustainability discussion, and lunch at a local vineyard. Participants may select one of two exclusive technical tours, each offering behind-the-scenes access to leading waste and recycling operations paired with a unique Wine Country experience. Reserve your spot in the Registration page.

Both tours feature a visit to Recology’s state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), along with discussions on sustainability practices in both solid waste operations and local viticulture.

Tours are limited to 24 participants each and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Tour 1: Landfill, MRF & Winery Experience

Capacity: 24 Participants

9:00–9:15 AM
Depart hotel for the Republic Services Sonoma County Landfill, including a guided tour of the Transfer Station, Recycling Center, and additional site operations.

10:45 AM
Arrive at Recology’s Sonoma Marin Materials Recovery Facility, a new, state-of-the-art MRF, showcasing cutting-edge recycling technology and system design.

12:30 PM
Arrive at Raymond Burr Vineyards for lunch and an engaging discussion on vineyard waste reduction, sustainability best practices, and insights from local waste industry sponsors.

2:30 PM
Depart winery and return to hotel by 3:00 PM.


Tour 2: Reuse, MRF & Winery Experience

Capacity: 24 Participants

9:00–9:30 AM
Depart hotel for Reuse Alliance's The Reuse Hub, a community-focused center dedicated to reuse, repair, skill-sharing, and sustainability education through workshops and consultations.

11:00 AM
Arrive at Recology’s Sonoma Marin Materials Recovery Facility, a new, state-of-the-art MRF, showcasing cutting-edge recycling technology and system design.

12:45 PM
Arrive at Raymond Burr Vineyards for lunch and an engaging discussion on vineyard waste reduction, sustainability best practices, and insights from local waste industry sponsors.

2:30 PM
Depart winery and return to hotel by 3:00 PM.