Waste & recycling
WasteExpo 2027 Las Vegas
May 3-6, 2027 · LVCC
Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history
to Thu, May 6, 2027
How full will Vegas be during WasteExpo 2027?
Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.
WasteExpo 2027 falls mostly in the week of May 3, 2027, which we rate Busy on trade-show attendance: about 52,905 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting WasteExpo 2027 and 4 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.
1 show(s) in this window have no published attendance, so the real number is higher.
Overlapping shows
- HD Expo + Conference 2027 May 3-5, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center · ~10,000
- The Car Wash Show 2027 May 3-5, 2027 · LVCC North Hall · ~8,505
- VMware Explore 2027 May 3-6, 2027 · Resorts World Las Vegas · attendance n/a
- ServiceNow Knowledge 2027 May 4-6, 2027 · TBA (Las Vegas; third parties say The Venetian) · ~20,400
Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week’s trade label. A trade show carries the trade label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), on every tile and page. A week’s headline label can be lifted by the leisure floor (“Busy (leisure)” or “Peak (leisure)”); trade-show tiles never inherit it. Method.
When to book entertainment for WasteExpo 2027
Book entertainment: Plenty of time
Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Oct 18). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.
What is WasteExpo?
WasteExpo is the event for solid waste, recycling and organics, run by Informa Markets. TSNN reports 600+ exhibitors across 90 product categories, with professionals from 100 countries.
Who attends: Waste and recycling haulers, municipal and private operators, fleet and safety managers, and equipment and technology suppliers.
Attendance trend: Over 14,000 in 2025 per the organizer; TSNN counted 12,247. Attendance history.
When it usually happens
WasteExpo 2027 runs Monday to Thursday, May 3-6, 2027 at LVCC. It overlaps HD Expo + Conference 2027, The Car Wash Show 2027, VMware Explore 2027 and ServiceNow Knowledge 2027. In 2027 the expo hall is open May 4-6.
Where to stay: nearby hotel clusters
Las Vegas Convention Center: Westgate Las Vegas is next door, and the Renaissance Las Vegas is a short walk. On the north Strip, Resorts World and Wynn/Encore link to the halls by the Vegas Loop (stations at Resorts World, Encore and Westgate). The Las Vegas Monorail stops at the convention center and runs south along the east side of the Strip to the Harrah's/LINQ, Flamingo/Caesars, Horseshoe/Paris and MGM Grand stations.
Entertainment ideas for WasteExpo
- A truck- or equipment-demo host
- A caricature artist
- A prize-wheel game-show moment
- A classic-rock cover band
- A comedian for a hauler dinner
- A casino-night style evening
Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.
WasteExpo FAQ
When is WasteExpo 2027?
WasteExpo 2027 runs May 3-6, 2027 in Las Vegas.
Where is WasteExpo 2027 held?
At LVCC, Las Vegas.
How many people attend WasteExpo?
About 14,000 (2025 figure, per the source linked on this page).
How busy will Las Vegas be during WasteExpo 2027?
We rate the week of May 3, 2027 as Busy: about 52,905 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).
When should I book entertainment for WasteExpo 2027?
Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.
What else is in Las Vegas during WasteExpo 2027?
Overlapping tracked shows: HD Expo + Conference 2027, The Car Wash Show 2027, VMware Explore 2027, ServiceNow Knowledge 2027.
Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the WasteExpo page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →
Attendance history and past editions
| Year | Where | Attendance | What it counts / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Las Vegas | 14,000 | attendees ("over", per organizer) source |
Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.
Sources and notes
2025: over 14,000 (organizer). TSNN 2025: 12,247. Expo hall May 4-6.
- Dates: https://www.wasteexpo.com/
- Attendance: https://www.wasteexpo.com/ (2025 figure)
- Official site: https://www.wasteexpo.com/
Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.
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