2026 SWANA FL Chapter Road-E-O
Dates
04/24/2026 - 04/25/2026
Location
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast
9931 Interstate Commerce Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33913
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 the SWANA FL 2026 Road-E-O.
Preliminary Schedule of Events (updated 1.25.26)
Registration Fees
$300.00 for each Road-E-O Contestant
(Early-bird rate – available on or before March 27)
$350.00 for each Road-E-O Contestant
(Standard rate – available March 28 – April 17)
Contestant registration includes the Friday welcome reception, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch and Saturday dinner (awards banquet). Contestants will also receive an event T-shirt. Please register by March 27 to guarantee a specific size.
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 Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast. To take advantage of the special rates, reserve your room online or call 855-639-8440 and reference SWA or SWANA FL Road-E-O. Rooms are $159/night. The deadline to reserve a room at the discounted rate is April 2, 2026, based on availability.
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast
9931 Interstate Commerce Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Phone: (239) 561-1550
Hotel parking is complimentary for our group.
Competition Site Information
Lee County Mosquito Control
15191 Homestead Rd.
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
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 10, 2026. Due to meal guarantees, no refunds will be issued after April 10, 2026, and we will invoice for no-shows who do not cancel by April 10, 2026. Please email requests for refunds and cancellations to info@swanafl.org.
