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NWRA Applauds Waste & Recycling Industry Recognition in 2025 Inaugural Parade
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2024 NATIONAL WASTE & RECYCLING ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS RECOGNITION IN INAUGURAL PARADE Arlington, VA – The…
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NWRA and SWANA Partner to Address Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2025 NWRA and SWANA Partner to Address Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Challenges Arlington, VA – The…
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National Waste & Recycling Association Continues to Push for Clarity in Labeling and a Reasonable Approach to EPR
Arlington, VA – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) is a member-based advocacy group for all things waste and…
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Mid-Atlantic Conference Canceled Due to Impacts of Hurricane Helene
Arlington, VA – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), in collaboration with state chapter leadership from Virginia and the…
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National Waste & Recycling Association Welcomes Two New Team Members to Drive Industry Initiatives
Genevieve O’Sullivan has joined as chief of communications and Sara Bixby as director of technical and regulatory.
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National Waste & Recycling Association Announces Fall Safety Standards Meeting
The meeting will be held October 28-30 in New York to discuss critical updates to safety standards within the recycling…
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Governor Pritzker Signs Illinois Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act
Illinois waste industry leaders commend the governor for signing a bill to properly manage consumer batteries.
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NWRA Announces 2024 Recycling Awards Recipients
The recipients will be recognized at NWRA’s 2024 Executive Leadership Roundtable held October 14-16 in Savannah, Georgia.
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NWRA Women’s Council Partners with Detachable Container Association to Double Scholarship Support
The Women’s Council Scholarship Program will now offer two DCA-funded scholarships, each valued at $7,500, for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Illinois Passes Portable Battery Stewardship Act
NWRA commends effort to address lithium-ion battery disposal.
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NWRA’s WasteRecycling magazine Wins Award of Distinction Communicator Award
The Communicator Awards honor work that transcends craft and makes a lasting impact.
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Together for Safer Roads and National Waste & Recycling Association Announce New Participants in FOCUS on Fleet Safety Training Program
Safety program expands to independent, small haulers.