Current Initiatives
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) advances safety and industry
progress by collecting data and coordinating strategic projects. By partnering with
stakeholders, agencies, researchers, and community groups, NWRA effectively tackles
challenges and promotes improvements. These collaborations, supported by data-
driven decisions, help members share expertise, access resources, and further the
waste and recycling sector’s growth and safety. Some of our projects and initiatives are
discussed here.
Research Partnerships:
- Retrospective Analysis of Fatalities in the Waste and Recycling Industry (Currently in Data Analysis Phase)
Safety initiatives:
Slow Down to Get Around
Slow Down to Get Around (SDTGA) is the National Waste & Recycling Association’s national safety campaign that reminds motorists to drive more carefully when near waste and recycling collection vehicles. Being struck by motorists is a leading cause of death for waste and recycling collection employees, and with proper awareness, is completely preventable.
SDTGA was developed by the Association with Rumpke Waste & Recycling, an Association member in the Midwest, and McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, an Association member that manufactures garbage trucks. The program was created following two tragic incident that resulted in the death of one Rumpke employee and severe injuries to a second. Both accidents were due to careless driving by motorists.
Additional Resources
- Slow Down to Get Around infographic
- To purchase Slow Down to Get Around decals for your garbage trucks, (available in 6-inch-by-12-inch, 12-inch-by-24-inch and 24-inch-by-36-inch sizes), visit the E-store.
- Slow Down to Get Around YouTube videos to share on social media (video one and video two).
- Program logo