NWRA Seeks Flexibility from State and Local Regulations
This request of the state and local governments follows NWRA engagement with the federal government.
NWRA Seeks Flexibility from Certain Landfill Regulations in Letter to EPA
NWRA urges EPA to grant relief from requirements that would not affect public health.
U.S. Department of Transportation Clarifies Drug Testing Requirements
U.S. Department of Transportation Clarifies Drug Testing Requirements Arlington, VA – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance issued guidance on Compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The guidance provides clarification to DOT regulated employers, employees and service agents on conducting DOT drug and alcohol testing […]
NWRA Provides COVID-19 FMCSA/DHS Documents, Placards for Trucks
Includes guidance for members and clarification letter for local authorities.
NWRA Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Critical Infrastructure Industries in Stimulus Package
Homeland Security has designated solid waste as part of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce.
Waste Haulers Exempt from HOS Regulations in Expanded Emergency Declaration from FMCSA
NWRA thanks FMCSA for including waste haulers in the new declaration.
DHS Designates Waste Collection “Essential Critical Infrastructure” at Request of NWRA
Major victory for NWRA advocacy.
NWRA Urges Congress to Include Disaster Relief Funding for Industry in COVID-19 Stimulus Package
The industry continues to provide essential public health services even as customers are suspending service during this national emergency.
NWRA Urges Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services to Designate Waste Industry as Critical Infrastructure
It is crucial that regular waste collection be maintained in order to protect the public health.
NWRA Issues Guidance for Waste and Recycling Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
The guidance document is the latest resource from NWRA to provide important information about the safe handling of waste during the COVID-19 pandemic.
