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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Have Access to Water, Rest and Shade
May 9, 2023We encourage waste collection workers to include access to water, rest and shade as part of their work routine to avoid heat-related injuries and illnesses. -
NWRA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Protect Waste and Recycling Industry from Lawsuits Related to PFAS Contamination Under CERCLA
May 9, 2023NWRA has consistently sought relief from CERCLA liability for PFAS at landfills. -
NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Avoid Heat-related Illnesses
April 28, 2023Heat-related illnesses are avoidable with water, rest and shade. -
NWRA IL Chapter Testifies Against Proposed Bottle Bill
April 27, 2023The bill would establish a container recycling redemption refund program. -
NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Remember, Water, Rest, Shade
April 25, 2023As the weather becomes warmer, we want workers to remember water, rest and shade to avoid heat-related injuries and illnesses. -
NWRA Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Recycling and Composting Bills
April 19, 2023NWRA applauds Sens. Carper, Capito and Boozman for reintroducing these bipartisan bills to improve rural recycling accessibility and data collection for recycling and composting. -
NWRA Testifies Against Expansion of Vermont Bottle Bill
April 18, 2023Expanding the bottle bill would be disruptive to the recycling markets and increase curbside recycling costs for consumers and municipalities. -
NWRA Testifies Against EPR Legislation in Connecticut
April 18, 2023NWRA argued that Connecticut’s recycling program is working well and EPR is not needed. -
NWRA Women’s Council Awards $50,000 in Scholarships in Celebration of its 20th Anniversary
April 14, 2023Generous contributions from NWRA members and fundraising activities make scholarships possible. -
In Honor of Mickey & Ellen Flood, DCA Awards Annual Scholarship Recipient
April 14, 2023Erica Higa of Recology is this year's recipient.