WasteExpo 2012: 18th Annual EREF Live Equipment Auction

Scholar Dollars

A student beneficiary of EREF's scholarship program exhorts attendees to bid early and often.

All Smiles

The energetic auction atmosphere put a grin on everyone's face.

False Alarm

"Is that a bid? No? Please scratch your nose more discretely, sir."

Well Hello...

The auctioneer was one cool customer (and possibly a menswear model on the side).

Any Takers?

"ALL YOUR BIDS BELONG TO US."

Last Call

Auction attendees are challenged to keep the bidding going.

Suped Up

A look under the hood of the 1965 Mustang that was raffled off following the live auction.

Drool-Worthy Wheels

Many an onlooker lusted after the sweet ride. Raffle proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson. Republic Services will make a matching donation to EREF.

Climb Inside

It was easy for many to imagine taking the wheel of this beautiful ride, which certainly aided ticket sales.

Good Luck!

Flattering the raffle operators was encouraged, but wouldn't necessarily help your chances of success.

Auction Action

Rita Ugianskis-Fishman, managing director of the Waste Industry Group, observes the proceedings.

Bid for Bins

Items on bid ranged from bins to far more elaborate lots.

Full House

It was standing room only throughout the event as many turned out so support the worthy cause.

Going Once...

Going Twice...

SOLD!!!

Silent Partners

Winners of the silent auction were posted shortly before the live auction began.

Inflated Bids

The message to bid generously was hard to avoid no matter where you looked.

Better Luck Next Year...

A would-be silent auction bidder discovers he is too late to win that deluxe spa day.