From AI-powered sorting systems to a Dutch trade delegation, here’s a round-up of what visitors can expect on the show floor.
Scrapp (Stand RS-SU5) will show how better waste data delivers real financial results, sharing how its platform helped a major NFL and FIFA World Cup 2026 stadium cut its waste bill by 22%, save over $300,000 (£222,160) and lift its recycling rate to 39.7% in a single year. Visitors can explore the latest version of Scrapp’s web portal and try Bin Blitz, a new waste-sorting game for public- and private-sector education programmes, with the chance to win a zero-waste experience.
CONTENUR (Stand CT-F250) returns as the only Underground Refuse System (URS) manufacturer exhibiting at RWM this year. A URS disposal column will be on display, with the team on hand to discuss how the technology delivers collection cost savings, increased waste capacity and improved streetscapes for councils and developers planning future schemes.
WasteGrid (Stand RS-A180) is targeting a hard launch in the run-up to the show, making RWM its first major industry moment. Built specifically for the UK waste, recycling and environmental services sector rather than adapted from generic job boards, the platform puts licence and qualification matching at the core of sector recruitment.
Pöttinger (Stand ME-B240) will demonstrate falconic, its interactive digital platform for intelligent fleet management. Visitors can see real-time location, operating status and fill level of a portable compactor fleet at a glance, and explore how greater transparency helps operators manage equipment more efficiently.
Veolia brings a two-day programme to RWM. On day one, the municipal team showcases work with local authorities to build resilient waste and recycling systems and discusses community-focused reuse initiatives. On day two, experts from waste, energy and water are on hand to discuss how businesses can build resilience through sustainable resource management.
The Netherlands Pavilion (Stand RS-F150) brings eleven Dutch waste and circular economy companies to Birmingham as part of a dedicated delegation. Exhibitors include Banzo Engineering (turnkey waste sorting systems), Gusella Bakker (crane and excavator attachments), InSystem.io (AI-driven optical sorting and recycling robots), Waste Vision (smart collection technologies including fill-level sensors and route optimisation), De Paauw Sustainable Resources (recycled PP and LDPE materials), Afvalzorg (landfill operations and gas management), QToploader (automated bulk material sorting and dosing systems), and Tible (secure software platforms for Deposit Return Systems). The pavilion is coordinated by MetaSus and The Waste Not Spot.
AMP (Stand ME-E224) will demonstrate its AI-powered Smart Sortation for municipal solid waste, engineered to typically deliver 60%+ diversion and 90%+ uptime. Compact, adaptable system designs can integrate into existing infrastructure in sites as small as 20,000 square feet, and visitors can explore AMP ONE, the company’s Sortation-as-a-Service model.
John King Chains (Stand EN-H100) marks its centenary year at RWM, celebrating 100 years of British manufacturing. Founded in 1926 and still family owned, the team will discuss conveyor chains, sprockets, laser-cut components and complete conveying solutions for the Energy from Waste, Biomass, Cement, Recycling and Bulk Materials Handling sectors. The Group was awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise last year for its international trade success.
CBAi (Stand RS-A184) brings practical AI training for essential industries to the show, with five scenario-focused programmes covering everything from senior leadership decision-making to hands-on Copilot training for tenders, reporting and admin. Visitors can take a short AI Readiness Scorecard on the stand for an actionable framework, with entrants in with a chance of winning a free place on a CBAi course. Founder Ceris Burns also speaks at the ESS Future Talent Hub on 16 September at 12pm.
Dennis Eagle and Terberg Matec UK (Stand CT-G320) will launch two new solutions for waste collection operations. Dennis Eagle debuts CrewSense AI, an integrated behavioural awareness camera system compatible with Terberg bin lift systems, designed to reduce near-miss incidents and improve crew confidence. Terberg Matec UK unveils the ORUS 11 HD, a compact satellite RCV with an 11m³ watertight body and a market-leading 7,800kg payload, built for commercial food waste and glass collections.
PermiServ, now part of Routeware, brings the fourth year of its Garden Waste Awards to RWM, celebrating councils and teams delivering standout garden waste services. Categories include Best Run Service, Garden Waste Champion and Best Newcomer, with entries free and closing 28 August. Find the team in the LARAC Lounge on Stand LA4, with winners announced at LARAC’s networking drinks from 2pm–2:45pm on day one. The wider Routeware stand (CTH250/H252) showcases connected collection technology alongside mocktails and ice cream as part of a “Sip, Scoop & Socialise” celebration.
Bollegraaf brings its ONE platform to RWM, a modular digital system connecting machines, sensors and operational data across a recycling facility. Combining decades of recycling expertise with AI and data intelligence, it’s designed to move plants from reacting to issues toward predicting and preventing them, with benefits including reduced downtime, higher throughput and lower maintenance costs.
CameraMatics shares a case study on its partnership with Gloucester-based N-Virocycle, specialists in recycling food and beverage industry waste into agricultural fertiliser. Since switching providers, N-Virocycle’s 30-plus vehicle fleet has gained real-time fleet visibility, simplified Direct Vision Standard compliance, and smarter, more efficient operations through advanced telematics – all backed by a single point of contact for installation, support and fault resolution.
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With exhibitors spanning waste data platforms, AI sortation, underground refuse systems and a centenary manufacturer, RWM Expo 2026 continues to demonstrate the depth and breadth of innovation across the UK’s waste and resources sector. Free tickets are available ahead of the show on 16-17 September at the NEC Birmingham.
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