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NWRA Urges Senate to Pass Legislation to Fund Infrastructure Investments
Association joins coalition calling for passage of transportation bill to address infrastructure deficit.
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NWRA Women’s Council Elects New Leadership for 2020
NWRA Women’s Council elected a slate of new leaders for 2020, including Faith Zydowsky of Sierra Container as president.
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NWRA Supports Legislation to Increase Awareness of “Move Over” Laws
NWRA commends Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Bustos for taking strong action to reduce roadside deaths and educate the motoring public…
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NWRA Joins in Urging Congress to Pass USMCA
NWRA supports passage of USMCA to promote certainty and growth for American businesses.
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NWRA Services Board of Governors Elects First Female Chair
NWRA’s Services Board of Governors elected Waste Management’s Lisa Disbrow to serve as chair.
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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.