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NWRA Announces 2020 Industry Leadership Awards
The winners were honored for their contributions in support of the waste and recycling industry and the Association.
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NWRA Applauds Senate Recycling Caucus Chairs for Urging Priority Access to PPE for Waste and Recycling Workers
Bipartisan letter calls on Senate leaders to consider needs of industry workers.
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NWRA’s Germain Recognized with MSW Management Magazine 2020 Legacy Award
She has spent her career finding innovative solutions to protect human health and the environment.
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NWRA Celebrates Global Waste & Recycling Workers Week
Industry workers have been working day in and day out on the frontlines during the pandemic.
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NWRA Applauds Introduction of PPP Flexibility Bill in Senate
Amends the CARES Act to allow PPP loan recipients to pay for waste and recycling collection services.
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National Waste & Recycling Association Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity
NWRA is proud to support the efforts of the U.S. Chamber to address inequality.
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NWRA, EREF Survey Highlights COVID-19’s Impact on the Waste and Recycling Industry
Two-thirds of survey respondents have implemented three or more measures to protect employees and customers.
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NWRA Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Fix IRS Ruling on Taxability of PPP Loans
The legislation would ensure that small businesses can deduct eligible expenses paid with funds from the Paycheck Protection Program.
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NWRA Urges Congress to Pass Transportation Bill Before Deadline
Association joins coalition calling for passage of bipartisan transportation bill.
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NWRA Urges Senate Leadership to Include PPP Flexibility in Next Stimulus Bill
Businesses and customers who receive PPP loans should be able to use those funds to pay for waste and recycling…
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NWRA Requests One Category for Waste and Recycling Industry from DHS
A clear designation for the industry will help ensure our member companies can continue to operate safely.
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NWRA Urges President Trump to Suspend FET Through 2021
Suspending the FET will spur job creation and make roads safer.