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NWRA Urges FEMA to Cover Non-Compensated Services Provided by the Waste Industry
Continuing to employ the workforce needed to provide essential services will require assistance.
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EPA Issues Temporary Enforcement Discretion Policy During Health Crisis
Announcement comes after NWRA wrote Administrator Wheeler seeking flexibility.
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Federal Court Strikes Down Baltimore City Air Quality Ordinance
Baltimore had tried to override federal and state law on air pollution control for waste combustors.
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Thirty-Six States Recognize Waste Collection as Essential Service
NWRA urges remaining states to do the same.
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NWRA Joins Associations Seeking Financial Assistance for Small Businesses
Calls on president and Congress to establish COVID-19 Business and Employee Continuity and Recovery Fund.
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NWRA Requests FEMA Prioritize Waste and Recycling Industry with Vendors
Waste collection workers need protective equipment as they continue to work.
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President Trump Recognizes Vital Role of Waste and Recycling Workers
Our workers are on the frontlines making sure that the waste generated during this public health crisis is disposed of…
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NWRA Publishes Poster with Best Practices to Protect Against COVID-19
The poster illustrates best practices such as hand washing, using PPE and maintaining social distance.
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NWRA Urges States to Provide Clarity on New Vehicle Registrations
The issuance of first-time registration plates for new vehicles has yet to be addressed.
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NWRA Publishes Poster to Help Public Keep Workers Safe
Letter and poster to city officials provide important guidance for communities.
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NWRA Thanks Senator Markey for His Work on Behalf of Waste and Recycling Employees’ Safety
We agree that these frontline workers should not risk their lives providing an essential service.
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NWRA Retains Vogel Group to Pursue Industry Compensation for Services Performed to Protect Public Health, PPE Prioritization
The Vogel Group is deeply involved in COVID-19 response engagement and has significant experience working with the administration on a…