California’s Statewide Recycling Association

Together, we help conserve precious and finite resources as well as work to meet the challenges of state and federal mandates. Join CRRA today, and become a part of the movement!

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Founded in 1974, as the first and largest non-profit recycling organization in the United States, and 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.

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» CRRA 2026 in SAN DIEGO, CA

Join us for CRRA 2026 in San Diego: Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2026. We’re rooted in California Values - rooted in resource conservation, rooted in advancing solutions that reduce waste, rooted in preserving natural resources, and rooted in building a sustainable economy for all Californians.
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» 2026 BOARD CANDIDATES

Each year, we have the CRRA Board of Directors and Technical Council Executive Committee election process. The voting period is Friday May 8th - Saturday, June 6th. Take some time to get familiar with the 2026 Board of Directors Candidates.
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» LEGISLATIVE POLICY WEBINAR

The California Resource Recovery Association is hosting a members only Legislative Policy Webinar on Wednesday, May 20th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. If you are interested in the current legislative policies being considered in Sacramento, you will want to come listen in!
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A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Featured News & Events

News and Events

BBSC Behavior Change Workshop

Join BBSC’s 3-part workshop series to unlock science-backed tools to help motivate waste reduction and proper sorting. Come ready with a behavior change goal and walk away with practical, low-lift strategies. This workshop is being hosted by the Behavior-Based Strategies Council, a technical council of the California Resource Recovery Association.

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Kids Art Contest - Earth Day 2026

Join CRRA in celebrating Earth Day this year by entering our second annual student art competition. To enter, create a work of art that showcases what Earth Day means to you! We encourage all contestants to use sustainable paper, art supplies, or digital media in the creation of your masterpiece.

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Trashy Yap-py Hour - May 12

California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) is hosting their first Trashy Yap-py Hour! Come yap, talk trash, and sip on a cold drink with industry peers and waste-curious peeps of all ages and experiences. Special thanks to Athens Services for sponsoring the venue.

 Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00pm - 9:30pm 
Benny Boy Brewing 
1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031

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GIVE TC Mini Grant

This GIVE Technical Council mini-grant will provide targeted funding to support practical, replicable waste-reduction efforts in communities and at events across California.

It is intended to lower barriers to the adoption of reusable and durable materials, replacing common single-use items and demonstrating measurable waste-diversion outcomes.

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