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Archives: Press Releases

NWRA Celebrates America Recycles Day

Calls on consumers to help reduce contamination.

NWRA Petitions FMCSA for Industrywide ELD Exemption

ELDs are actually counterproductive for our industry and increase risks associated with distracted driving.

BLS Releases 2017 Employer-Reported Injury and Illness Report

There were approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2017.

NWRA Issue Brief Highlights Benefits of Landfill Gas

LFG is approximately half methane and half carbon dioxide.

2018 NWRA Election Results Report

A publication for NWRA members with insight and news on today’s political landscape.

FMCSA Grants Waste Management ELD Exemption

NWRA filed comments in August as part of an NWRA-led effort on behalf of the entire waste and recycling industry.

NWRA Congratulates the Voice of Oscar the Grouch on His Retirement

Caroll Spinney retires after 50 years as the voice of Oscar the Grouch.

National Waste & Recycling Association Recognizes Best in Recycling

Industry professionals gather to celebrate innovation and collaboration.

Recycling Leaders to Collaborate to Grow Domestic industry

NWRA and CAER are natural allies in advancing policies that create jobs and promote investment while ensuring safe, responsible waste management.

Indiana Governor Proclaims October 20, 2018, as Slow Down to Get Around Day

Currently, 21 states have enacted Slow Down to Get Around legislation.

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