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!

 

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.

  • » CERTIFICATION

    NEXT COURSE: OCT 6-10, 2025

    This course provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of rapidly emerging public and private sector Zero Waste programs and the key principles that support these programs.

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  • » 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

    THANK YOU to all committee members, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, speakers, and attendees! CRRA 2025 was a huge success because of your amazing efforts. Content is available for participants through Whova until October 3rd

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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
Fostering Sustainable Behaviors Workshop • Dec 3-5
Fostering Sustainable Behaviors Workshop • Dec 3-5

Who Should Attend? If you design or fund programs to encourage individuals or businesses to engage in environmentally beneficial behaviors -- such as those involved in waste reduction, electrification, conservation, water and energy efficiency, transportation, and watershed protection -- you will find these workshops invaluable.

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Hazardous Materials Management Conference • Sept 21-25 Naperville, IL
Hazardous Materials Management Conference • Sept 21-25 Naperville, IL

Join hazardous materials management professionals from across North America at the 40th Hazardous Materials Management Conference in Naperville, IL September 21-25, 2025.

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On Demand Learning: Food Recovery Inspection Training
On Demand Learning: Food Recovery Inspection Training

On demand learning: A comprehensive understanding of the main components of SB 1383, how it applies to each category of stakeholder, and a detailed understanding of SB1383’s surplus edible food recovery compliance requirements.

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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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