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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.
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…
Get the Latest on Federal & State Zero Food Waste Legislation, 06/2026
Zero Food Waste Forum WebinarFriday, June 12th • 1 to 2 pm Get the Latest on Federal & State Zero Food Waste Legislation NCRA is a member of the Zero…