National Waste & Recycling Association

??Book Your Room Before It’s Too Late! ?? The March 31 deadline to book your hotel with NWRA’s room block for WasteExpo 2025 is almost here! If you still need a hotel or have already booked elsewhere, there’s still time to switch and stay at the same hotel as the Annual Awards Gala and just steps from the Convention Center! The Fontainebleau block may be sold out on WasteExpo’s site, but our room block is still open! Secure your spot now before it’s too late! ?? Book here: https://lnkd.in/eYT7c_RC

Register for the NWRA Kansas & Missouri Chapters' Joint Annual Meeting! Join us April 4 in Overland Park, KS, for key industry updates, networking, and more. ?? Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eSgyJgMN Looking for more NWRA events? Check out our events page here: https://lnkd.in/eH59F395 #NWRA #WasteRecycling #KansasMissouri #Networking #IndustryUpdates

???♂?Join NWRA's Tennessee Chapter for its first-ever Trash Can Open at the Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, TN on April 17. Network, compete, and enjoy a great day on the course! Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eEgjR3_3

NWRA is proud to serve on the Direct Vision Leadership Council, recognizing the essential role our drivers and helpers play, not only as operators of heavy trucks, but also as vulnerable road users when they exit their vehicles to collect waste and recycling containers. ???? “With Together for Safer Roads (TSR) leading the way, we are advancing safety innovations that will make heavy trucks safer and protect all road users. We are committed to working alongside TSR and fellow Council members to drive meaningful change and enhance roadway safety.” - Kirk Sander, SVP & chief of safety and standards. ?? Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eWw_8Gyb #RoadSafety #TogetherForSaferRoads #WasteRecycling #SafetyInnovation

NWRA is thrilled to see one of Recology San Francisco’s dedicated trash collectors featured in this CBS News story! His exceptional service and commitment to the community have earned him an honorable mention for the NWRA Driver of the Year, Regional Residential Award. It was also an opportunity for NWRA President and CEO Michael E. Hoffman to highlight the dedication and hard work of individuals who make a difference every day by keeping our communities clean and safe. We appreciate this chance to tell the story of the importance of our industry! ??? ?? Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ghu9-JQ3 #WasteManagement #Recycling #CommunityHeroes #Recology #HonorableMention ? https://lnkd.in/ghu9-JQ3

We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Driver of the Year, Safety Sensitive Driver of the Year, and Operator of the Year awards! These individuals exemplify excellence and safety in the waste and recycling industry. ?? National Commercial: Christopher Girard, GFL Environmental Inc. ?? National Residential: Antonio Carranza, Republic Services ?? National Roll-Off: Rodney Darden, WM ?? National Safety Sensitive: Neil Hansen, GFL Environmental Inc. ?? Regional Commercial: Frank Corl, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. ?? Regional Residential: Zac Ramsey, Recology ?? Regional Roll-Off: Luis Gonzalez, Recology ?? Regional Safety Sensitive: Melvin Mello III, Recology ?? Local Member: John Griffin, All Waste Inc. ?? Public Sector: Israel Vazquez, City of Charlotte ?? Operator of the Year: James Reynolds, WM Honorable mentions and more details are available in our full news release: https://lnkd.in/emPkw4tD Join us in celebrating these outstanding professionals at our first annual NWRA Awards Gala on May 5 at WasteExpo in Las Vegas! Secure your table or ticket here: https://lnkd.in/e9HgbaA3 ??? #NWRA #WasteExpo #SafetyAwards #WasteRecycling

Join us in celebrating the NWRA Hall of Fame Class of 2025! ??? We are proud to recognize five outstanding industry leaders whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have made a lasting impact on the waste and recycling sector. Congratulations to this year’s inductees: ?? Patricia "Patty" Garbarino – Marin Sanitary Service ?? James "Jimmy" Johnston – Autocar Trucks ?? Mike Savage – PTR Baler and Compactor Company/Komar Industries, LLC ?? Joe Ursuy – Comerica Bank ?? Edward "Ed" Vogel, Jr. – Vogel Disposal Their contributions have shaped the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to celebrate their achievements at the first annual NWRA Awards Gala during WasteExpo in Las Vegas on May 5, 2025! ?? Read more about their inspiring legacies here: https://lnkd.in/eEpiQgs2 ? Join us in celebrating their legacy! ? Secure your table or ticket today and join us in honoring these industry icons. ??? Purchase here: https://lnkd.in/e9HgbaA3 #HallOfFame #NWRAHallOfFame #NWRAGala #WasteExpo #IndustryExcellence #CelebratingLeaders #Waste #Recycling

?? One week left to book your hotel with NWRA! ?? Avoid last-minute stress and stay where the action is at WasteExpo 2025! Our room block gives you easy access to the Convention Center and the Annual Awards Gala. ? Deadline: March 31 – Secure your spot today! ?? Book now: https://lnkd.in/eWHzxhFM

?? Have you booked your hotel for WasteExpo 2025? Our NWRA room block puts you steps from the West Hall of the Convention Center and the same hotel where the Annual Awards Gala will be held. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Secure your room today. ?Deadline to book: March 31, 2025 ??? Also, don’t forget to secure your ticket or table for the Annual Awards Gala on Monday night! Reserve your room and book your gala ticket today! ??https://lnkd.in/e9HgbaA3

Register for the NWRA Kansas & Missouri Chapters' Joint Annual Meeting! Join us April 4 in Overland Park, KS, for key industry updates, networking, and more. ?? Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eSgyJgMN Looking for more NWRA events? Check out our events page here: https://lnkd.in/eH59F395 #NWRA #WasteRecycling #KansasMissouri #Networking #IndustryUpdates