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Archives: Press Releases

NWRA and RRS Release Report on Threat of Lithium Batteries to Waste and Recycling Infrastructure

The report estimates that more than 5,000 fires occur annually at recycling facilities.

NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Us that Slips, Trips and Falls are More Common this Time of Year

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that slips, trips and falls cause 700 fatalities each year and 450,000 reported injuries.

NWRA Earns Recertification from Great Place To Work

This prestigious recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about their experiences working at NWRA through an anonymous, confidential survey.

NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Workers to Walk Like a Penguin to Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly one million people are injured from slips and falls each year.

NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Workers to Avoid Distracted Driving this Season

Turn off notifications, silence your phone and take breaks to allow your body and mind to recover.

NWRA Extends Deadline for Driver of the Year and Operator of Year Applications

Extending the deadline to December 31 will allow our member companies time to ensure they have submitted complete applications.

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.

Waste and Recycling Industry Sees Decline in Rate of Fatalities

Remains seventh deadliest industry in the country as national rate increases.

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.

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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