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NWRA’s New York City Chapter Requests an Extension to RFP for Commercial Waste Zones
The chapter urged more time for DSNY to work with its haulers on the implementation of the program.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Avoid Workplace Injuries
NWRA encourages waste collection workers to be proactive and prepared to prevent workplace injuries and incidents.
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NWRA Commends House Subcommittee for Holding Hearing to Address Recycling Issues
Association calls on Congress to pass legislation to improve domestic recycling infrastructure.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to Be Aware While Driving
NWRA encourages drivers to stay focused on the road.
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NWRA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan House Legislation to Strengthen Recycling Efforts
NWRA applauds Congress for introducing recycling legislation.
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NWRA Signs Agreement with Resource Recovery Coalition of California
NWRA signs MOU with Resource Recovery Coalition of California.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Wash Hands Frequently
Frequent handwashing remains one of the basic precautions to reduce the risk of getting COVID-19 as well as other illnesses.
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NWRA’s Connecticut Chapter Defeats EPR Legislation
SB 115 would have implemented an extended producer responsibility program for paper and packaging.
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NWRA Safety Monday: Consistent Training Keeps Safety Awareness on the Mind
Waste collection workers should avoid the “this is how we’ve always done it” mentality.
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NIOSH Releases FACE Report Related to Fatality in North Carolina
The report focused on a 2020 incident involving a waste collection worker who was struck by a collection truck backing…
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NWRA Safety Committee Selects New Leadership
Sal Mastriani of Interstate Waste Services will serve as chair, and Bryan Fenster of Republic Services will serve as vice–chair.
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NWRA’s Kirk Sander is a Panelist on Heat Stress Issues Webinar
Heat illness has been cited as the leading cause of death among all weather-related workplace hazards.