Fire and Health & Safety Conference
The essential event for fire and health & safety professionals in the waste & recycling sector
Fire and health & safety risks in the waste and recycling sector are evolving fast. From lithium-ion batteries and ELV fires to gas canisters, RCV incidents and hazardous kerbside materials, the pressure on operators and frontline teams has never been greater.
The Fire and Health & Safety Conference 2026 brings together the sector's leading safety professionals, regulators and solution providers for a full day of expert insight, regulatory updates and practical guidance.
About
The Fire and Health & Safety Conference is the essential one-day event for waste operators, local authorities, H&S leads, environmental regulators, fire and rescue stakeholders and solution providers.
Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 edition will explore the full range of fire and safety risks facing the sector - from emerging battery and EV hazards to legal and enforcement developments - and provide the practical tools and knowledge to improve site resilience and protect frontline staff.
Who's speaking?
Jacob Hayler
Chris Jones
Joseph Powell
Key themes
- Latest sector updates and regulatory trends from leading agencies and industry bodies
- Fire risks from lithium-ion batteries, EVs and end-of-life vehicles
- Gas canisters, hazardous waste streams and kerbside fire risks
- Health and safety priorities for frontline and operational teams
- AI, detection systems and next-generation fire prevention technology
- Fire prevention planning — guidance and best practice for waste sites
- Legal insights, enforcement action and incident learnings
- Case studies from leading operators, local authorities and regulators
Ticket information
Early Bird: (Register before 18th September 2026)
Standard Conference pass:
£345 + VAT
Local Authority Conference pass:
£225 + VAT
Standard: (Register after 18th September 2026)
Standard Conference pass:
£405 + VAT
Local Authority Conference pass:
£240 + VAT
Who should attend
Waste operators
Local authorities
Site managers, operational leads and H&S teams responsible for fire prevention, risk management and staff safety across transfer stations, MRFs, PRFs and depots.
Waste and fleet managers, H&S leads and environmental health officers managing kerbside collections, HWRCs and contractor relationships.
Fire and rescue stakeholders
Environmental Regulators
Fire services, emergency planners and incident response teams working with the waste sector.
Environment Agency officers and compliance teams working on permit conditions, enforcement and site inspections.
Industry associations and trade bodies
Solution providers
Representatives from sector organisations supporting members on fire safety standards, regulatory guidance, best practice development and cross-industry knowledge sharing.
Technology, detection, suppression and safety equipment suppliers with innovations relevant to the sector.
Headline Sponsor
Sponsors
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Join us at the leading event for fire and health & safety in the waste and recycling sector. Contribute as a speaker, showcase your expertise as a sponsor or partner, elevate your brand within the industry, or attend to gain practical insights and connect with operators, regulators and safety professionals.
