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National Waste & Recycling Association Recognizes Best in Recycling
Industry professionals gather to celebrate innovation and collaboration.
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NWRA Women’s Council “Where Does My Garbage Go?” Coloring Book Perfect for America Recycles Day
The coloring book was first published in 2003 as an educational resource for children.
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BLS Releases 2018 Employer-Reported Injury and Illness Report
There were approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2018.
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EPA Administrator and NWRA Honor Veterans in Waste and Recycling Industry
More than 20 veterans representing the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and National Guard received a challenge coin…
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EPA Releases National Framework for Advancing Recycling System
NWRA is proud to support the work of the EPA to improve the national recycling system.
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NWRA Board of Trustees Approves New Members
Lisa Disbrow will be the first woman to serve as a trustee.
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NWRA WINS HOURS-OF-SERVICE EXEMPTION FROM FMCSA FOR ITS MEMBERS
FMCSA specifies exemption is only for NWRA member companies.
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NWRA Announces its Support for “The RECYCLE Act”
Bipartisan legislation aims to educate the public to clean up the recycling stream.
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NWRA Announces Opposition to Proposed Udall-Lowenthal Bill
Legislation would create a national bottle bill and force a one-size-fits-all approach to recycling.
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Kirk Sander Named to Green Building Initiative Standards Committee
Sander was selected as a Consensus Body member for the Continuous Maintenance process of ANSI-GBI 01-2019: Green Globes Assessment Protocol…
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ELD Compliance Deadline Looms on December 17
NWRA members-only Hours-of-Service exemption will save them from this costly mandate.
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NWRA President and CEO Among Association Leaders Recognized by DCA Live
Smith and the association executives were honored for demonstrating exceptional performance in advancing their organization’s missions in 2019.