National Waste & Recycling Association

We are thrilled to announce that the NWRA Board of Trustees has selected longtime NWRA member and #waste and #recycling industry veteran Michael E. Hoffman as the association’s president and CEO! “Hoffman’s background provides a well-rounded skillset ideally suited to lead our association,” says NWRA Board of Trustees Chairman and New Way Trucks Chief Sales Officer Don Ross. “Coupled with his extensive working knowledge of the industry and his intimate understanding of the challenges facing NWRA members, our board agreed that Michael is the best choice to lead NWRA into the future.” Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/grkNxbK8

During the past year, Mack Trucks and Volvo Construction Equipment have introduced on-highway electric trucks and electric processing equipment to public and private #waste and #recycling companies across North America. While the volumes are still small, they mark the start of a monumental shift in the industry—one that has been achieved through close collaboration among original equipment manufacturers, battery makers, charging partners and end customers to determine the best paths forward. Feedback from these collaborations is distilled into four key factors that waste and recycling customers should consider when deciding whether to electrify their #fleets. Read more in WasteRecycling magazine: https://lnkd.in/gFE_9gBv

Kerri Mead-Bell is a lot of things—president of ANCHOR DISPOSAL, vice president of the North Carolina Independent Waste Haulers Association, champion of the Women in Waste initiative for NWRA, a mom, a daughter and so much more. The common thread in all she does is that Mead-Bell is a leader. She is continuing the leadership theme as the newly nominated president of the NWRA Women’s Council. Read more in WasteRecycling magazine: https://lnkd.in/gV7q9G8H

Last week, NWRA's Iowa chapter held an event at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa, where attendees enjoyed a pre-game mixer, an evening of Iowa Cubs baseball, fun and networking. Thank you to all who attended and to the event sponsors: Aljon, New Way® Trucks, Otto Environmental Systems, Rehrig Pacific Company, Stellar Industries Corp. and Waste Connections of Iowa, Inc.

NWRA's Maryland chapter recently hosted its annual crab feast! Thanks to all the attendees who came out to have a clawsome time networking and enjoying great food, and thank you once again to the sponsors for making this event possible. 🦀

The National Waste & Recycling Association Women’s Council is pleased to announce the continuation and expansion of our partnership with the Detachable Container Association (DCA). In a significant show of support for the future leaders of the #recycling and #waste industry, DCA has generously doubled its #scholarship commitment. The Women’s Council Scholarship Program will now offer two DCA-funded scholarships, each valued at $7,500, for the 2025-2026 academic year. Learn more about this scholarship opportunity: https://lnkd.in/g3eSu9yk

Last night, NWRA attended the Opening Night Party at Blackwater Saloon, sponsored by Burrtec Waste, to kick off the 14th Annual Garbageman's Invitational Golf Tournament and Social Event. Today, NWRA staff greeted attendees at registration and thanked them for being a part of the event with some NWRA swag. We're grateful to be a part of this special event in beautiful Temecula, California! 

NWRA's New England chapters (Massachusetts, Northern New England and Connecticut) met on June 20 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to discuss vital legislative issues with NWRA President and CEO Michael E. Hoffman and to enjoy networking and dinner at Surf Seafood.

On June 18, USA Waste & Recycling, All American Waste, F&G Recycling and Murphy Road Recycling hosted their first Municipal Recycling Forum at their Enfield, Connecticut, headquarters. The event brought together municipal-level leadership from across the state of Connecticut to discuss various topics impacting the #recycling and #waste industry. To kick off the event, Michael E. Hoffman, president and CEO of the National Waste & Recycling Association, presented as the keynote speaker. As part of the educational component of the event, USA released a new online Learning Center platform to provide Connecticut residents with informative content regarding recycling best practices. Short-form versions of the event’s content will be available to view on https://lnkd.in/gjgaYmdB in the coming weeks.

This week, the NWRA Illinois chapter held its 34th Annual Trash Can Open at the Bloomingdale Golf Club in Bloomingdale, Illinois, where members braved the hot weather for a great day of golf and networking. Thank you to all who attended and to the event sponsors!