Find our 30th Annual RU presentations on YouTube!
Author: Bonnie Betts
Monthly Coastal Clean Up with NCRA & CASA
Every second Saturday of the month from 10 am-12 pm, happening at the Sea Plane Lagoon Promenade, 1801 Ferry Point, Alameda, 94501. Rain cancels.
Community service hours provided for students. Buckets and pickers provided.
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Co-Hosted by:
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. The committee fosters programs and advocacy for reuse and repair (Official vision statement TBD).
Chair: Christopher Slafter.
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 4 PM PT.
Bookmark the committee page for special updates and RSVP for the upcoming meetings here!
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 Hills for a kid-friendly, stroller-accessible trek that’s perfect for recyclers and Zero Wasters of all ages!
Ready to temporarily swap the blue bin for the green hills of Tilden Regional Park? We can’t wait to see you there!
Learn more and RSVP here.
️ ️Event Details
- Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Start Time: 10:00 AM. We’re kicking off at 10:00 AM to beat the summer heat and secure parking before the crowds arrive!
- Total Duration: Approximately 3–4 hours (includes a leisurely lunch at Wildcat Peak, a.k.a. the stone circle).
- The Hike: Nimitz Way Trail—a wide, paved, and stroller-friendly trail offering 360-degree views of the San Francisco Bay Area, Berkeley Hills, Oakland Hills, Tilden Regional Park, San Pablo Reservoir, and Briones Regional Park Hills.
Location & Parking
- Meeting Point: Nimitz Way Trailhead, Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park (Berkeley, CA)
- GPS Coordinates: 37°54’19.7″N 122°14’39.4″W (750 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708)
- Parking: FREE with no time limits. The lot is small and fills up quickly on weekends, so early arrival or carpooling is highly recommended.
The Game Plan
We will hike roughly 1.5 hours out to a scenic overlook (Wildcat Peak, a.k.a. Stone Circle), enjoy a zero-waste picnic lunch, and then head 1.5 hours back. The hike is about 4-5 miles round trip.
Using AI-powered Waste Auditing to Improve Sorting at School, 05/21
Event recording here.
Here is the link to the slide deck.
The NCRA Zero Waste Schools Committee explored AI-driven insights designed to enhance waste diversion and motivate increased action toward SB1383 compliance at your schools.
Hosted by Northern California Recycling Association.
Speakers include:
- Joshua Mastromatto, Rego Co-founder, CEO | TRUE Advisor
- Nancy Deming, Sustainability Manager K-12, Custodial and Nutrition Services Oakland Unified School District
- Amanda Halte, RecycleSmart Sustainability Specialist, Middle & High Schools
Data helps measure what matters: Simplify waste data collection to help quantify what’s working or not working more quickly and accurately.
Engage the whole school: Involving students and educators in understanding the data fosters ownership and long-term impact.