The California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA, founded 1974) is California’s statewide recycling association. It is the oldest and one of the largest non-profit recycling organizations in the United States.
A 501(C)3 organization, CRRA is dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in and beyond California through Zero Waste strategies including product stewardship, waste prevention, reuse, recycling and composting.
CRRA’s members represent all aspects of California’s reduce-reuse-recycle-compost economy. Our members work for cities, counties, municipal districts, and businesses as well as hauling companies, material processors, non-profit organizations, state agencies, and allied professionals.
2013 Conference
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75% Recycling – Mapping the Way
CRRA hosted two free half-day workshops to discuss CalRecycle’s draft plan, California’s New Goal: 75% Recycling, the agency's response to the mandate under AB 341 to achieve a state wide 75% recycling goal. On February 13 over seventy-five CRRA members and guests attended the workshop in Oakland, and on February 20 over one-hundred members and guests attended the workshop in Diamond Bar.
CRRA Executive Director Job Opening
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The CRRA is seeking candidates to provide association management services by an Executive Director. An invitation to respond to this is being extended to all individuals who can perform the tasks presented in the scope of work efficiently and appropriately. All candidates should submit materials by Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (PST). For more details see the job description
2013 CRRA Board Elections
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The nominations period for the 2013 CRRA Board of Directors elections is now open.
CRRA's Professional Certification in Resource Management program is for new and seasoned professionals in the recycling, composting, reuse, resource management and solid waste management fields.
moreIn March 2013, thousands of jurisdictions and businesses world-wide will be celebrating International Zero Waste Week. CRRA is a proud sponsor of zero waste activities that will be taking place in the San Francisco Bay area March 17th through 22nd. Activities include tours, receptions, speaking engagements and meetings.
For more information please visit: International Zero Waste Week.
CRRA has partnered with Santa Monica College to launch the "California Works Alliance" Industry Certification Program.
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