The 2026 Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) is fast approaching, offering 80+ sessions packed with cutting-edge insights into waste management technologies and practical solutions to today’s challenges. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, while gaining actionable knowledge to stay ahead in the field. 

February 18th, 2026: The 13th Annual Zero Waste Symposium will feature expert panels, cutting-edge presentations, a showcase of sustainable products and services, meaningful networking opportunities, and an After-Hours Happy Hour Reception to close out the day. Whether you attend online or join us in San Diego, this symposium brings together leaders, advocates, and community members committed to reducing waste and advancing a circular future.

FEB 23-25, 2026 • The Resource Recycling Conference is the premier event for North America’s municipal recycling community, bringing together professionals and policymakers shaping the future of materials management.

The World’s Largest Composting Event

February 2-5, 2026 – Sacramento, California

CRRA’s 6-month long Mentorship Circle program is designed to empower the next generation of resource recovery and Zero Waste leaders, and we are looking for our next group of Mentees!

If you're interested in what happened in the 1^st year of this current legislative session in Sacramento and what’s being considered for next year, you will want to come listen in! The CRRA Legislative Policy Committee, which is comprised of experts from all aspects of the industry, will provide an update on the various important pieces of legislation currently working through the legislature and what may be to come in Year 2.

CRRA’s 6-month long Mentorship Circle program is designed to empower the next generation of resource recovery and Zero Waste leaders, and we are looking for our next group of Mentors!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

Are you new to CRRA? Join us for a helpful conference & trade show overview webinar.

CRRA 2025 First-Timers Webinar
Tuesday, July 29 • 12:30-2:00PM

The following businesses, restaurants and experiences are recommended because they are known to be eco-friendly, nature-driven, sustainable and just plain cool. We encourage you to check out these locations during your free time in Monterey!

Make plans to attend Technical Council Meet-Ups at CRRA 2025. Find your TC in the following three meet-up time slots with details and registration links below:

MON, Aug. 4th » 12:30-1:30PM (BBSC, C&D, CORC, HHW, K-12)

TUES. Aug. 5th » 12:30-1:30PM (EFR, GIVE, GRC, PRR, ZWCC)

TUES, Aug. 5th » 6:30-7:30PM (SBC)

The California Resource Recovery Association is hosting a members only Policy Webinar on Thursday, July 24 from 12-1:00 PM. If you're interested in the current legislative policies being considered in Sacramento, you will want to come listen in!

The California Global Hydrogen Energy Transition Summit is a two-day interactive educational event bringing together policymakers and industry leaders from around the world to explore the role of renewable hydrogen in accelerating the energy transition.   

The 16th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) will be held February 17-19, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Marina and Spa in San Diego, California. Each year, the Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together passionate school leaders and advocates from across the globe to learn, connect, and advance the shared mission of green schools for all….