Welcome!
NCRA is an association of recycling businesses, community groups, municipalities and individuals committed to promoting, expanding, and institutionalizing Recycling and Zero Waste. Founded in 1978, we formally organized as a 501c6 nonprofit trade organization in the early 1990s. The majority of our 500 members are located in Northern California. Boat rockers, we are active locally, regionally, state-wide and nationally depending on what needs to be done.
NCRA promotes waste reduction, reuse, salvaging, recycling, and composting as vital tools for resource and energy conservation, and as cost-effective, environmentally sound methods of disposing of discarded materials.
New Reuse & Repair Committee!
This newly created committee, voted by the Board of Directors in April 2026, was established to support NCRA members and partners who work specifically in reuse and repair, and beyond….
June 7, 2026 NCRA Summer Family Hiking Adventure: Waste Less, Wander More!
Join the Northern CA Recycling Association’s (NCRA) Membership Engagement and Activities Committee (MEAC) for a day of fresh air, scenic views, and community connection. We’re heading to the beautiful Berkeley…
Using AI-powered Waste Auditing to Improve Sorting at School, 05/2026
Join the NCRA Zero Waste Schools Committee to explore AI-driven insights designed to enhance waste diversion and motivate increased action toward SB1383 compliance at your schools. Hosted by Northern California…