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We are the leading voice in the waste and recycling industry. We promote safety awareness through both legislation and education. Members have access to daily industry news, safety resources, and significant savings from business services providers. Members also receive preferred rates for WasteExpo, North America's largest waste and recycling showcase. Learn more about what we can do for you.

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Advocacy
We are the leading voice for the waste and recycling industry at the Federal, state and local level, advocating on behalf of our members by advancing policies to help make our industry safer and to promote growth and innovation.

Safety
We work to make trash collection, processing and disposal operations safer through training, promoting best practices, advancing safety legislation and by setting industry equipment standards.

Education
Our Members take advantage of comprehensive educational programming ranging from conferences, webinars and certification courses

Awards
Our award programs honor our best drivers, innovative technologies and practices, environmental stewardship and the visionary leaders who have shaped our industry.
 

Upcoming Events

"Where Does My Garbage Go?" Free Coloring Book

The “Where Does My Garbage Go?” coloring book was first published in 2003 as an enjoyable and educational tool to teach children about the route that waste and recycling take from the curb.

This free download is produced and provided by the NWRA Women’s Council.

Carts on Display 2019
May 6-9, 2019

The NWRA Women’s Council is pleased to present Carts on Display, a sponsored art competition that will take place at the 2019 WasteExpo in Las Vegas from May 6 – 9, 2019. The Carts will be judged by the Women’s Council. Entrants must decorate with artwork that promotes environmentalism and/or represents the WasteExpo theme “Meet the Future.”

Carts on Display
WasteExpo 2019
May 6-9, 2019

WasteExpo is North America's largest waste and recycling trade show, with nearly 600 exhibitors and 13,000 attendees. It is an annual event put on by Waste360 in collaboration with NWRA. WasteExpo offers access to the newest technologies, creates smart business connections and has a robust education program that we at NWRA have created.

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