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NCRA is an association of recycling businesses, community groups, municipalities and individuals committed to promoting, expanding, and institutionalizing Recycling and Zero Waste. Founded in 1978, we formally organized as a 501c6 nonprofit trade organization in the early 1990s. The majority of our 500 members are located in Northern California. Boat rockers, we are active locally, regionally, state-wide and nationally depending on what needs to be done.
NCRA promotes waste reduction, reuse, salvaging, recycling, and composting as vital tools for resource and energy conservation, and as cost-effective, environmentally sound methods of disposing of discarded materials.
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Election 2026 – Nominate Yourself To Serve On The NCRA Board!
NCRA has been a Recycling and Zero Waste trailblazer since 1978! You can help develop the cutting edge by applying to serve on our 11-person Board of Directors! Six positions will be open…
What Happens to Unsold Food at Supermarkets? 7/26
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Introduction to Recycling Happening This Fall 2026!
Register here. The rapid growth of the recycling industry – 550% since 1989 (CalRecycle estimate), means that experienced recyclers need to continually stay up-to-date and also share knowledge with employees,…