News Releases
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NWRA Celebrates America Recycles Day
NWRA shares tips for properly disposing of lithium batteries.
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NWRA Receives 2021 Energy and Environment Foundation Global Waste & Recycling Association of the Year Award
NWRA recognized by NGO with Global Waste & Recycling Association of the Year award.
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NWRA Honors Veterans in the Waste and Recycling Industry with Challenge Coins
The veterans represent every branch of the military.
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NWRA Member Stericycle Recognized for its Defensive Driving Program
Stericycle received the Brandon Hall Group gold award for its SWAT defensive driving program.
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NWRA Applauds Congress for Including SAFE TO DRIVE Act in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Legislation provides funds to states to reduce distracted driving.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Drivers to “Pack Your Patience” this Holiday Season
It is important that waste collection drivers pack their patience and never let the stress get to them.
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Federal Appeals Court Puts Hold on OSHA’s ETS for COVID-19
The stay puts on hold certain deadlines outlined in the Emergency Temporary Standard.
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NWRA Applauds Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
NWRA was pleased its legislative priorities were included in the infrastructure bill.
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NWRA Applauds EREF’s “Exceptional” Charity Rating
EREF was given an “Exceptional” rating with a total score of 90.78 by Charity Navigator.
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NWRA Issues Fact Sheet on OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
The Emergency Temporary Standard was announced today by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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NWRA Responds to 2020 Injury and Illness Report from BLS
The overall injury rate for the waste and recycling industry declined to 3.5 from 4.2 in 2019.
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NWRA Urges House and Senate Leaders to Protect Small Businesses
NWRA urges Congress to oppose tax increases on businesses in the infrastructure spending bill.