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!

 

Celebrating 50 years! 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.

  • » CRRA 2025 Awards

    Each year, the CRRA presents awards to individuals and organizations who go above and beyond in their efforts to prevent waste, reuse materials, recycle, compost, buy recycled and build “green.”  It is CRRA’s honor to recognize outstanding achievers in California and publicize their successes.

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  • » CRRA 2025 // AUG 3-5

    The Annual Conference and Trade Show attracts over 800 individuals annually and showcases an estimated 30 sessions each year with over 100 industry experts as presenters.

    3 Days of Networking // Over 100 Presenters // 50+ Innovative

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  • » 2025 PROGRAM

    The 2025 Conference program is now live! See who is speaking, plan out your daily schedule and get excited for 3 days of personal growth and professional development.

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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
National Recycling Congress - Oct 1-3, 2025
National Recycling Congress - Oct 1-3, 2025

The National Recycling Congress is October 1-3, 2025 at Wichita State University (WSU) in Wichita KS. This year’s National Recycling Congress will be hybrid to be as accessible as possible. For those attending in person, registration fees will include registration, food, and the famous Awards and Scholarship Reception.

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National Zero Waste Conference - Oct 22-23, 2025
National Zero Waste Conference - Oct 22-23, 2025

The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA

Date: October 22-23, 2025
Location: Zoom
Cost: $200

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Changing Behavior: Messaging Strategies to Drive Recycling & Waste Reduction Behavior
Changing Behavior: Messaging Strategies to Drive Recycling & Waste Reduction Behavior

Some people need a quick prompt to remind them. Others respond to evidence that it makes a difference or that it’s a normal thing everyone does. Nudging people to consistently recycle or adopt waste reduction practices isn’t easy but it is possible. Key to unlocking zero waste behavior is a thoughtful messaging strategy grounded in the distinct values, social context and other factors that guide a person’s actions.

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SB 1383 - Food Recovery Inspection Training (8/20)
SB 1383 - Food Recovery Inspection Training (8/20)

Award-winning Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, in partnership with California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) and Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), presents Food Recovery Inspection Training: California SB 1383 Compliance. Experts will present deep insights into the Edible Food Recovery aspect of California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act (SB 1383)

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