NWRA, ORRA to formalize relationship

The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), Arlington, Virginia, and the Oregon Refuse & Recycling Association (ORRA), Salem, Oregon, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their relationship and advance the interests of the private sector waste and recycling industry in Oregon.

ORRA is the 200-member statewide trade association representing solid waste management companies across Oregon.  Founded in 1965, ORRA members collect and process most of Oregon's residential and commercial refuse and recyclables, as well as operate material recovery facilities, compost facilities and many of Oregon's municipal solid waste transfer stations and landfills. 

The NWRA represents the private sector waste and recycling services industry in the U.S. Association members conduct business in all 50 states and include companies that manage waste, recycling and medical waste, equipment manufacturers and distributors and various other service providers.

“I am pleased that we can formalize our partnership with this MOU,” NWRA interim President and CEO Jim Riley says. “There are many issues facing our industry in Oregon, and it is important that the waste and recycling industry is united as it works with policymakers.”

“Oregon has one of the strongest solid waste and recycling systems in the country,” ORRA CEO and Executive Director Kristan Mitchell says. “ORRA looks forward to partnering with NWRA to share resources and work together on the priority issues facing our industry and the communities across Oregon that our members serve.”

According to a news release from the NWRA, the MOU will help connect policy work in Oregon with NWRA’s work with 26 state chapters and at the national level.