National Waste & Recycling Association: Carolinas Chapter

The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) champions the waste and recycling industry on advocacy, safety and education. 

Our members deliver essential services that support our communities and businesses in achieving their environmental and sustainability objectives. 

The solid waste industry directly employs about 450,000 people as of mid-2019 with a total payroll of more than $28 billion. It is estimated that the private sector waste and recycling industry accounts for more than one million jobs and generates nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars in U.S. GDP.

The industry’s publicly-traded companies are among the largest components of the Dow Jones U.S. Waste & Disposal Index (DJUSPC).

Across All 50 States

Association members operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and can be found in most, if not all, U.S. congressional districts. Waste and recycling facilities number nearly 18,000 scattered throughout the U.S., mirroring population centers.

Our nearly 700 members are a mix of publicly-traded and privately owned local, regional and Fortune 500 national and international companies. NWRA represents approximately 70 percent of the private sector waste and recycling market.

Our NWRA Members:

  • Collect, process and manage waste, recyclables, organics and medical waste

  • Operate and manage landfills in compliance with all federal and state laws

  • Manage and service truck fleets and collection vehicles

  • Design, manufacture, sell and service equipment and supplies

  • Provide engineering and consulting services

Take Action NOW—Reach out to your local officials

Ask the tough questions, and make your concerns known before this proposal moves forward. Let’s ensure that Greater Greenville is accountable to the people it serves.