Hazardous Materials in the Waste Stream: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies
November 17th, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET
This webinar will explore the rising risks posed by hazardous materials, including lithium-ion batteries and pressurized tanks, across waste and recycling. From fires and explosions to worker safety and downtime, these hazards are impacting operations across MRFs, C&D facilities, e-scrap processors, scrap yards, and more.
Meet our Speakers:
Lia Kiam, Head of Strategy and Operations, Visia
Lia Kiam runs Strategy and Operations for Visia, the recycling industry’s only multi-modal AI platform. Her work focuses on helping facilities improve safety and efficiency by detecting hazards like lithium-ion batteries through burden depth. Before joining Visia, she was an investor at Blackstone. Lia holds a B.A. from Harvard University in Economics and Earth Science.
Shane Thompson, EVP Strategy & Business Development, Cirba Solutions
Shane Thompson has an impressive 25-year career in battery life cycle management. This experience includes leadership in environmental sales, commercial operations, and process development. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for Cirba Solutions. With a passion to make a positive impact on environmental initiatives, he has used his knowledge to help drive US policy and regulations related to battery recycling and been a trusted consultant regarding recycling various critical materials. Shane is committed to creating innovative opportunities for a circular battery supply chain and second life applications. His combined experience and knowledge make him one of the world’s most qualified experts in a rapidly evolving industry.
Will Hancock, Business Development Manager, OEM-Florida
Will Hancock has been in the recycling industry or facets of it for over 15 years. Starting out in the aggregate recycling world, quickly moving into Organics then finally settling into system design and integration. He currently works for OEM-Florida and concentrates on many different applications within the recycling universe. From initial design, to end markets Will has experience from the beginning of a MRF to commissioning and operating the MRFS he designs and installs.
