California’s Statewide Recycling Association

Together, we help conserve precious and finite resources as well as work to meet the challenges of state and federal mandates.  Join CRRA today, and become a part of the movement!

 

Celebrating 50 years! Founded in 1974, as the first and largest non-profit recycling organization in the United States, and a 501(C)3 organization, CRRA is dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in and beyond California through Zero Waste strategies including product stewardship, waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting.

  • » 2025 CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

    CRRA 2025 Conference & Trade Show August. 3-6, 2025 in Monterey, CA.

    3 Days of Networking // Over 100 Presenters // 50+ Innovative Exhibitors // Virtual Option Available

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  • » Conference Scholarships

    SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

    Looking to participate in our upcoming conference but facing challenges? We're here to help! Apply for a one-day in-person registration OR a full virtual conference pass and be part of this incredible experience.

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  • » Kids Art Contest

    To celebrate Earth Day we'd like to announce the 6 winners of our first ever kids art contest! We invited K-12 students to create a masterpiece inspired by this year’s theme: “What Earth Day Means to Me.” Congratulations to these six winners…

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A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

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