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NWRA Women’s Council Launches 2023-2024 Scholarship Program to Empower Future Leaders in the Waste and Recycling Industry
Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2024, and the recipients will be announced before WasteExpo 2024.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Workers that Preventing Fatalities Starts with the Small Things
In 2021, 64% of truck drivers killed in crashes of large trucks were not wearing a seat belt.
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NWRA Calls Upon Congressional Leaders to Pass RNG Tax Incentives Bill
The bill would create a one dollar per gallon tax credit for RNG used for transportation.
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NWRA’s Riley, WM’s Salaam Recognized Among The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2023
This is the fifth consecutive year that Riley has received this prestigious honor as a member of the NWRA staff.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Offers Guidelines to Prevent Accidents and Fatalities
These tips are a reminder to put safety first.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds You to Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls this Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a prime time for falls because of the hazards of putting up decorations, carrying heavy…
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Follow Lockout/Tagout Policies
We urge waste collection workers to consult their company’s lockout/tagout program for all required procedures.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds You to Remember “Your Reason for Safety This Season”
Drivers should remember the ‘Three Ps of Safety:’ Prepare for the trip, Protect yourself and Prevent crashes on the road.
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NWRA Women’s Council Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership in Northern California
The 20th Anniversary Leadership Conference brought together industry professionals, thought leaders and advocates for a celebration of two decades of…
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NWRA Urges Congress to Prevent Proposed Pre-Merger Notification Rules
The new policies place significant burdens on businesses in the early stages of the merger and acquisition phase.
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NWRA Calls Upon Congressional Leaders to Delay CTA Reporting Requirements
The CTA requires the submission of regular reports to the federal government identifying the beneficial owners of businesses and other…
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NWRA Accepting Applications for 2024 Driver of the Year and Operator of the Year Awards
Those selected for these prestigious honors will be recognized during NWRA’s Awards Breakfast at WasteExpo 2024 in Las Vegas.