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Archives: Press Releases

NWRA Expands Communications Team with Addition of Szczepanski

Szczepanski will be tasked with developing new and modernizing existing NWRA member products.

NWRA Accepting Applications for 2020 Recycling Awards

The awards are intended to celebrate achievements and commitment, as well as provide inspiration for others.

NWRA Highlights Accomplishments During First 30 Days of COVID-19

Association saw record outreach and wins in effort to keep industry safe and open.

NWRA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Association staff honor the men and women of the waste and recycling industry.

NWRA Provides Guidance on Screening Employee Temperatures During COVID-19

Until businesses have access to COVID-19 testing, asymptomatic employees may unknowingly spread the disease to co-workers and the public.

NWRA Urges COVID-19 Tests for Businesses and Work Sites

Joins National Safety Council and other associations on letter to White House.

FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration to May 15

The existing provisions of the March 13, 2020, emergency declaration and the expansion on March 18, 2020, remain in place until May 15, 2020.

Google Doodle Recognizes Waste Collection Workers

The Google Doodles will continue to thank frontline workers over the next few weeks.

NWRA Retains Vogel Group to Pursue Industry Compensation for Services Performed to Protect Public Health, PPE Prioritization

The Vogel Group is deeply involved in COVID-19 response engagement and has significant experience working with the administration on a range of issues.

NWRA Thanks Senator Markey for His Work on Behalf of Waste and Recycling Employees’ Safety

We agree that these frontline workers should not risk their lives providing an essential service.

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