2025 SWANA FL Road-E-O
Dates
05/02/2025 - 05/03/2025
Location
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lakeland
511 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
Headquarters Hotel:
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lakeland
Competition Site:
Joker Marchant Stadium Parking Lot
Polk County Landfill
Why participate?
* To promote professionalism on the part of drivers, equipment operators and mechanics in the field of solid waste management
* To create a spirit of competition and goodwill throughout the participating organizations (municipalities, counties and private haulers)
* To reward deserving employees by allowing them to showcase their skills, thus bringing pride to themselves and your organization
* To provide employees an opportunity to refresh safety and skills in a classroom
The event is open to public and private sector participants. Contestants, volunteers and sponsors are needed for the success of Road-E-O 2025.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Preliminary Schedule of Events
Registration Fees
$275.00 for each Road-E-O Contestant
(Early-bird rate – available on or before March 28)
$325.00 for each Road-E-O Contestant
(Standard rate – available March 29 – April 18)
There is no charge for spectators. Come on out and watch the exciting competition!
Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been held at the Springhill Suites by Marriott Lakeland. To take advantage of the special rates, reserve your room online or call 1-888-236-2427 and reference SWANA FL 2025 Road-E-O. Rooms are $179/night. The deadline to reserve a room at the discounted rate is April 10, 2025, based on availability.
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lakeland
511 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 413-1700
Hotel parking is complimentary for our group.
CEUs
State of Florida continuing education credits are available for heavy equipment competitors. Please stop by the registration desk for the necessary paperwork.
Competition Site Information
Joker Marchant Stadium Parking Lot (Truck and Mechanic Competitions)
2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805
Polk County Landfill (Heavy Equipment Competition)
7425 De Castro Road
Auburndale, FL 33823
We encourage you to bring lawn chairs, as minimal seating is available.
Guest Tickets
Guest tickets are available for $75. Tickets include the Welcome Reception on Friday, lunch at the competition site on Saturday, as well as the reception and banquet at the hotel on Saturday evening.
Refund Policy
Refunds, less $25 processing fee, will be issued upon receipt of written request by April 18, 2025. Due to meal guarantees, no refunds will be issued after April 18, 2025, and we will invoice for no-shows who do not cancel by April 18, 2025. Please email requests for refunds and cancellations to [email protected].
