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!

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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.

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» CRRA 2026: CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Are you looking to attend CRRA 2026 in San Diego but facing financial challenges? Apply for a one-day in-person OR a full virtual conference pass and be a part of this incredible experience.
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» 2026 ELECTIONS

Each year, we have the CRRA Board of Directors and Technical Council Executive Committee election process which will begin after the Spring Members meeting. This year, nominations for elections will start on Thursday, March 26, 2026 and end on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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» CERTIFICATION MAY 11-15

The Zero Waste Principles & Practices certification course is a joint undertaking of SWANA and the California Resource Recovery Association.
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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

Featured News & Events

News and Events

GIVE TC Mini Grant

This GIVE Technical Council mini-grant will provide targeted funding to support practical, replicable waste-reduction efforts in communities and at events across California.

It is intended to lower barriers to the adoption of reusable and durable materials, replacing common single-use items and demonstrating measurable waste-diversion outcomes.

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Recycling In America Workshop - June 10-11, 2026

Recycling in America: Behavior Change Strategies for California Wednesday, June 10-11, 2026 – The Garden Grove Community Meeting Center - The Recycling Partnership is partnering with Southern California SWANA for day one of the SoCal SWANA annual meeting to bring an in-person Recycling in America workshop to California.

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Kids Art Contest - Earth Day 2026

Join CRRA in celebrating Earth Day this year by entering our second annual student art competition. To enter, create a work of art that showcases what Earth Day means to you! We encourage all contestants to use sustainable paper, art supplies, or digital media in the creation of your masterpiece.

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Deconstruction Workshop - April 17, 2026

The ReUse Institute, the training and consulting division of The ReUse People of America, offers a vital one-day workshop covering the entire deconstruction process, from building-material salvage, project review and bidding, through the shipment of reclaimed materials from the job site to targeted destinations.

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