ESS is where the industry’s top players unite to drive tangible environmental progress.
As the leading event dedicated to services for the circular economy, net-zero transitions, sustainability, and biodiversity, ESS brings together pioneering solutions and expert perspectives that are transforming how we manage natural resources and sustainable development policy across the UK and Europe.
With 15,410 high-level attendees in 2025, ESS is your chance to see breakthrough technologies in action, hear the latest policy updates from leading voices, and source the products and services that will shape your organisation's next move. Compare solutions from hundreds of exhibitors under one roof, get practical answers to your toughest challenges, and walk away with insights you can put to work immediately. From councils and government leaders to global brands and environmental service providers - the entire environmental sector will be there. Get your free ticket now to join them.
Check out the 2025 Show Highlights Video:
What’s new for 2026?
2026 marks a major step forward, with brand-new features designed to reflect where the environmental and resource management sector is heading next. From addressing critical workforce challenges, to accelerating innovation and giving visitors an up-close view of the technology transforming operations on the ground, these new additions bring fresh energy, insight and opportunity to the show floor.
Whether you’re looking to future-proof your team, discover the next generation of solutions, see real-world kit in action, or simply place yourself at the heart of the industry's network, these new features and events are built to inform, inspire, connect, and drive practical progress.
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- Waste Trucks Live: Chassis & Body Manufacturers Spotlight
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- A live, side-by-side showcase bringing together the UK’s most comprehensive range of waste truck chassis and body combinations, designed to help fleet decision-makers compare, evaluate and specify the right vehicles in a real-world setting.
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- Start-up, Scale-up, Innovation & Investors Zone
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- A high-visibility hub connecting investment-ready innovators with the capital, partners and decision-makers needed to accelerate proven environmental solutions from early growth to full-scale impact.
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- ESS Expo Careers Fair
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- A dedicated hub bringing together employers, educators, job-changers, up-skillers, and emerging talent to build the skills, careers and workforce needed to drive the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
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- RWM Connect
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- The ultimate resource industry networking event. 900 professionals, one standout evening. Join us after day one of RWM Expo. Secure your place now!
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- CEO Circle
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- An invitation-only experience for CEOs, founders and senior decision-makers within the waste, recycling, and resource sector. By personal invitation only.
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- VIP Fleet Professionals Programme
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- This year, RWM Expo is launching the VIP Fleet Professionals Programme: a dedicated initiative bringing together the UK's most senior fleet decision-makers and the suppliers best placed to support them. If you run a fleet, manage procurement, or set the direction for waste transport operations, this is your invitation to experience RWM 2026 differently.
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