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Waste & Recycling Associations

National Solid Wastes Management Association

NSWMA is a trade association representing for-profit companies in North America that provide solid, hazardous and medical waste collection, recycling and disposal services, and companies that provide professional and consulting services to the waste services industry. It promotes the management of waste in a manner that is environmentally responsible, efficient, profitable and ethical, while benefiting the public and protecting employees. The organization provides members with educational and training opportunities, research, and federal and state advocacy capability.

Waste Equipment Technology Association

WASTEC is a trade association representing companies that design, build, distribute, service and offer consultultation with respect to the equipment and technology systems that are used to collect, contain, transport, store, process, recycle, treat and dispose of the world's solid wastes and recyclable materials. The organization promotes the use of technology and innovation in meeting the needs of the waste services industry in a safe and responsible manner.

Environmental Industry Associations

EIA is the parent organization for NSWMA and WASTEC. EIA also has its own members (public officials), and programs and events, such as the annual Hall of Fame awards, the Women’s Council, Drivers of the Year, insurance programs, Manual of Recommended Safety Practices, and Doing Our Best – A Matter of Integrity, a practical guide to ethical behavior. EIA also is a primary sponsor of WasteExpo and is responsible for the show’s educational sessions.

Solid Waste Association of North America

SWANA’s mission is "to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste." The organization believes local governments should be responsible for municipal solid waste management, but not necessarily the ownership and/or operation of municipal solid waste management systems. SWANA offerings include technical conferences, certifications, publications, technical training courses and advocacy. SWANA also hosts the WASTECON trade show.

National Recycling Coalition

NRC is the largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling, waste prevention, composting and reuse.

International Solid Waste Association

ISWA is an international, independent non-profit association working in the public interest to promote and develop sustainable waste management worldwide.

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries

ISRI is the voice of the scrap recycling industry, an association of companies that process, broker, and consume scrap commodities.

Construction Materials Recycling Association

The CMRA promotes the safe and economically feasible recycling of the more than 325 million tons of recoverable construction and demolition materials that are generated in the United States annually.