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Google Doodle Recognizes Waste Collection Workers
The Google Doodles will continue to thank frontline workers over the next few weeks.
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FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration to May 15
The existing provisions of the March 13, 2020, emergency declaration and the expansion on March 18, 2020, remain in place…
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NWRA Urges COVID-19 Tests for Businesses and Work Sites
Joins National Safety Council and other associations on letter to White House.
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NWRA Provides Guidance on Screening Employee Temperatures During COVID-19
Until businesses have access to COVID-19 testing, asymptomatic employees may unknowingly spread the disease to co-workers and the public.
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NWRA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Association staff honor the men and women of the waste and recycling industry.
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NWRA Highlights Accomplishments During First 30 Days of COVID-19
Association saw record outreach and wins in effort to keep industry safe and open.
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NWRA Accepting Applications for 2020 Recycling Awards
The awards are intended to celebrate achievements and commitment, as well as provide inspiration for others.
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NWRA Expands Communications Team with Addition of Szczepanski
Szczepanski will be tasked with developing new and modernizing existing NWRA member products.
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NWRA Recognizes Workers Memorial Day
NWRA remembers those who did not come home from work this past year.
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NWRA Backs Effort to Suspend Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks
Suspension would jump-start the economy and put more fuel-efficient trucks on the road.
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NWRA Urges Congressional Leaders to Prioritize Critical Infrastructure Industries in COVID-19 Relief Package
Association requests Congress assist with access to PPE and relief from bad debt.
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NWRA Urges Congressional Leaders to Fix IRS Ruling on Taxability of PPP Loans
IRS notice would increase tax liability of PPP loan recipients.