NWRA: NIOSH cuts a step in the wrong direction

National Waste & Recycling Association says safety needs to remain a top priority.

NWRA Women’s Council expands scholarship partnership with Detachable Container Association

Partnership will double scholarship support for students pursuing a career in the recycling and waste industry.

NWRA honors award recipients during annual breakfast at WasteExpo

The organization also hosted its Chairman’s Reception at the annual conference, which is currently taking place in Las Vegas.

NWRA names Michael E. Hoffman as president, CEO

National Waste & Recycling Association Board of Trustees selected Hoffman after a national search.

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EREF helps waste and recycling industry improve safety

Researchers from the University of South Carolina and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will identify factors contributing to worker fatalities and injuries.

NWRA FILA board elects new members, co-chair

National Waste & Recycling Association board elects John Paglia III as co-chair for 2024.

NWRA announces 2024 Hall of Fame inductees

Inductees include Tod Holmes of WIN Waste Innovations, William Rumpke Jr. of Rumpke Waste & Recycling and Mike Schwalbach of Sierra Container Group.

Fatality rate for waste and recycling industry declines in 2022

This is the third consecutive year the rate has dropped for the industry, while the national rate has increased over the same period.

NWRA, ORRA to formalize relationship

By signing a Memorandum of Understanding, the associations will connect policy work in Oregon with NWRA’s work with 26 state chapters and at the national level.

Smith exits NWRA

Darrell Smith has led the association since 2017.

NWRA issues white paper on EV truck weights

NWRA says heavier truck weights caused by EV batteries mean load sizes must be decreased to compensate for vehicle weight limits on roads and bridges.