NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to Follow Roadway Safety Guidance
NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to Follow Roadway Safety Guidance Arlington, VA – This week’s Safety Monday, presented by Republic Services, Inc., reminds waste collection drivers to follow specific roadway safety recommendations. “We urge drivers to drive defensively,” said Kirk Sander, NWRA chief of staff and vice president of safety and standards. “They should follow […]
Investing in Leadership: NWRA Women’s Council Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Ten Deserving Recipients
Investing in Leadership: NWRA Women’s Council Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Ten Deserving Recipients Generous Contributions from NWRA Members Make Scholarships Possible Arlington, VA – Today, the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Women’s Council proudly announced its ten scholarship recipients for 2024: Amanda Curtis American Waste Control Carys Dubinski For Good Environmental LLC Madeline Pellitteri […]
NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to Watch for Work Zones
NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to Watch for Work Zones Arlington, VA—This week’s Safety Monday, presented by Leck Waste Services, reminds waste collectors to avoid incidents in work zones. Work zone fatalities have increased by more than 10%. “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 33% of work zone incidents involved commercial […]
NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to “Give Yourself a Brake”
NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to “Give Yourself a Brake” Arlington, VA—This week’s Safety Monday, presented by Republic Services, Inc., reminds waste collection drivers to leave plenty of room between their vehicles and the traffic in front of them. “We urge drivers to mind the distance between them and the vehicles around them,” […]
EREF Helps Waste and Recycling Industry Improve Safety
EREF Helps Waste and Recycling Industry Improve Safety Arlington, VA – The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) will manage research efforts to improve safety in the waste and recycling industry as solid waste management can be a dangerous job. “We appreciate EREF’s role as a strategic partner in this project,” said Kirk Sander, NWRA […]
NWRA Congratulates DCA on 70 Years of Innovation in the Waste and Recycling Industry
NWRA Congratulates DCA on 70 Years of Innovation in the Waste and Recycling Industry Arlington, VA – The Detachable Container Association (DCA) celebrated its 70th Anniversary at its recent Winter Meeting. Several National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) members were in attendance, including many NWRA Hall of Fame members. NWRA has a longstanding relationship with […]
NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Drivers to Watch for Road Hazards
Staying focused on the road instead of your phone or radio can be the difference between having an accident or not.
NWRA’s Safety Monday Urges Workers to Maintain a Safe Workspace
It is important that workspaces are well maintained to help ensure that everyone goes home safe at the end of the shift.
NWRA Announces 2024 Driver and Operator of the Year Award Recipients
Awards honor drivers and operators from companies of every size who put safety first.
Senate Passes NWRA-supported Bipartisan Recycling and Composting Legislation
NWRA calls upon the House to swiftly enact these bills.
