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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.
2026 Board of Directors Election – Candidate Statements
Six NCRA members have been nominated to serve on the 2027 – 2028 Board of Directors. There are six two-year positions open. Two are new; four are incumbents. The Meet…
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31st Annual RU: Call for Speakers! Apply Today!
Call for Speakers: 2027 Northern California Recycling Update The Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) is seeking dynamic speakers for its annual Recycling Update (RU), our fast-paced, high-energy event that showcases…
Keeping It Cool: Best Practices for Developing Community Fridges, 10/26
RSVP Featuring:-Robin Martin, with Joint Venture Silicon Valley, will describe their Environmental Health-approved community fridge program developed and operating in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. -Monica Ravizza with Extra…