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NWRA Encourages Former Yellow Corporation Employees to Consider Waste and Recycling Industry
Driving for the industry offers numerous advantages such as rising wages, a five-day workweek and set daily work schedules.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Workers to “Drive Like You Work Here”
NWRA Safety Monday reminds waste collection drivers to avoid drowsy driving, road rage and driving an unsafe vehicle.
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NWRA Announces Agenda for Fall Standards Meeting
The Standards Committee Z245 on Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials will meet October 2-4 in Asheville,…
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Adopt Healthy Heart Habits
NWRA urges waste collection workers to adopt healthy heart habits
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NWRA Announces 2023 Member Awards Recipients
NWRA announced its 2023 Member Awards recipients across three categories for their contributions in support of the waste and recycling…
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NWRA Announces Leadership Transition
NWRA has announced that Dr. Darrell Smith, president and CEO of NWRA, is leaving the organization, effective August 4.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Ensure Safety on the Road
Road traffic crashes result in the deaths of approximately 1.3 million people worldwide.
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NWRA Announces 2023 Recycling Awards Recipients
NWRA recognizes best in recycling for 2023
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Tryout After LOTO
Many workers remember lockout/tagout but don’t remember the third step, tryout.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Follow LOTO Procedures
These safety procedures help protect employees from injuries when performing maintenance and servicing equipment.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Prevent Disasters with LOTO
LOTO prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 150,000 injuries each year.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Control Hazardous Energy
Safety is a full-time job.