For over a quarter of a century, WasteTech has stood as the leading event for the waste management and environmental technology industry in Russia and the CIS. The 18th edition of this international exhibition is scheduled to take place from September 8 to 10, 2026, at Pavilion 2, Hall 5 of the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow.
A History of Growth and Influence
Founded in 1999, the first WasteTech exhibition occupied just 340 square metres and featured 40 exhibitors. Since then, it has grown exponentially to become the undisputed main forum for the sector in Russia, serving as the key business event for professionals involved in waste treatment, environmental protection, and renewable energy. The 2025 edition alone brought together over 60 exhibitors from across Russia, Belarus, India, and China, attracting more than 5,000 professionals from 10 different countries.
Key Exhibition Sectors
WasteTech covers the full spectrum of the waste management industry, showcasing equipment and technologies for collection, sorting, storage, transportation, and recycling. The exhibition includes several specialised sections and product categories:
- Waste Management: Equipment and technologies for municipal, industrial, construction, and agricultural waste, including containers, compactors, sorting lines, shredders, crushers, and granulators.
- Specialised Expositions:
- ScrapExpo – dedicated to ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap recycling.
- LuftTech – focused on air pollution control.
- Green Technology: Bioenergy, zero-waste production, and landfill reclamation solutions.
- Air, Water, and Soil: Wastewater treatment, sludge management, soil remediation, and ventilation systems.
- Control and Monitoring: Process automation, quality control, and laboratory equipment.
A significant addition in recent years is the [Re]Waste section, which displays secondary raw materials and products made from recycled materials, highlighting the growing focus on the circular economy.
A Robust Business and Conference Programme
WasteTech is distinguished by its extensive business programme, which includes a chain of conferences, seminars, and round tables. The 2025 programme featured over 60 authoritative speakers and 40 hours of unique content, drawing more than 300 delegates. Key programme features include:
- The InnoTech Engineering and Technology Forum for waste management specialists.
- Discussions on Russia’s National Project “Environmental Wellbeing”, focused on achieving ambitious targets by 2030: sorting 100% of municipal waste, reducing landfill disposal by 50%, and recycling 25% of waste.
- Interactive Business Sessions, such as “Build Your Own Waste Recycling Complex”, which taught participants the principles of creating a profitable recycling operation.
- The EcoMaster Awards, supporting young professionals and human resource development in the environmental sector.
Who Should Attend
The exhibition is designed for a wide range of industry professionals, including:
- Regional waste management operators and utilities companies
- Industrial and manufacturing enterprises
- Equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- Engineering, design, and research organisations
- Government agencies and administrative bodies.
Practical Information
The exhibition will run from 8-10 September 2026, with opening hours from 10:00 to 18:00 on the first two days and 10:00 to 16:00 on the final day. The event is held at Pavilion 2, Hall 5 of Crocus Expo in Moscow, with convenient access from the Myakinino metro station. Free parking is available for visitors.
Registration for the 2026 edition is now open via the official website.
For over 25 years, WasteTech has been the indispensable annual gathering for the waste management and environmental technology sector in Russia. It remains the premier platform for discovering cutting-edge technologies, forging new business partnerships, and driving the industry’s transition towards a circular economy.
