COVID-19 Update:
WSRA has implemented protocols to work remotely. We will remain open and be able to answer phone calls and emails. However, certain requests might take longer to process than usual. We would like to thank you for your understanding and continued support during this time.
- King County –King County Executive Dow Constantine and Health Officer Jeff Duchin issued Local Health Order aligned with Governor Inslee’s public health actions effective, March 16.
- Pierce County - Pierce County Public Health has a website dedicated to what Stay Home Stay Healthy means, resources for Washington State residents, and guidelines to help disinfect and up to date numbers on cases in Pierce County.
- Snohomish County - Snohomish County Public Health's website has advice for residents, current numbers of cases in the area, as well as other resources!
- Clark County - Clark County Public Health's website also has advice for residents, current numbers of cases in the area, as well as other resources!
- These counties are a small sample of the local information available to Washington residence. We encourage you to view your own counties public health websites for more information!
If there are links or informational flyers you would like included, please email information to
recycle@wsra.net.
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2020 WSRA Conference and Trade Show
NEW DATES: November 1 - 4, 2020
Vancouver Hilton, Vancouver WA
Detailed information on registration rates can be found
here!
Registration for Facility Tours coming soon! Precious Metal Partner discount codes have been emailed! The WSRA Conference Committee has been hard at work putting together another outstanding program for this year's Conference. Don't forget to check out the general
Conference Schedule
and remember to check back as we continue to update!
Your WSRA Board of Directors is working to update details and provide new deadlines. We will share details as soon as they're finalized! We will have new Group Room Rates available shortly!
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Sponsorship Opportunities:
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Our sponsorship's, which range from $150 to $5,000, are offered to businesses and organizations who would like visibility at the conference, on our website, and in our organization’s publications. Sponsoring the WSRA's 40th Annual Conference & Trade Show is your opportunity to reach the WSRA membership and conference attendees while showing your commitment to the recycling industry in Washington state.
If you're a Precious Metal Partner, please refer to your email with your promotional code prior to making your selections!
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The WSRA Conference and Trade Show attracts the Northwest’s leading recyclers; solid waste reduction specialists; city, county and state administrators; and environmentally-conscious private sector businesses. This provides you the opportunity to network with recycling professionals and decision-makers from around the Pacific Northwest.
The exhibit hall at the WSRA's 40th Annual Conference & Trade Show offers a unique opportunity to meet customers and clients, create new market relationships and enhance existing relationships, showcase your programs and equipment, and contribute to the advancement of recycling in Washington State.
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Upcoming Events:
* Please note some dates have changed or are subject to change! Verify event details prior to registering
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Confidential Document Shredding - Federal Way
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Federal Way Police Department, located at 33325 8th Ave. S Federal Way.
Repair Clark County
Confidential Document Shredding - Federal Way
Saturday June 6, 2020 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Sound Credit Union located at 2020 S 320th ST, Suite H Federal Way.
AOR's Sustainable Oregon Conference 2020
AOR's 42nd annual conference at the Salishan Resort in Gleneden Beach, Oregon from June 10th - 12th, 2020.
WasteExpo 2020
Conference & Special Events on August 10-13, 2020 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, USA.
Click here
for more information.
Plastics Caps & Closures 2020 Conference
SWANA NW Regional Symposium
October 13-15, 2020 at Tulalip Resort Casino.
Register here
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Optional tour includes Boeing Renton and Recology South Seattle Recycling Center.
E-Scrap Conference and Trade Show
October 26-28, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, LA. For more information,
click here
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40th Annual WSRA Conference and Trade Show:
If you have an upcoming event you would like included in next week's weekly digest, please email
recycle@wsra.net.
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OSHA: Treat municipal waste and recycling with possible COVID-19 contamination normally
The federal workplace safety regulator's previous guidance said any municipal solid waste with coronavirus connections should be treated as regulated medical waste, sparking concerns throughout the industry. NWRA and SWANA pushed for the change.
Learn More...
Waste Dive
Washington Lawmakers Pass Ban on Plastic Grocery Bags
Washington state lawmakers passed a ban on plastic grocery bags and added an 8-cent fee on paper bags. Gov. Jay Inslee has not yet signed the bill passed by the state Senate but some conservative lawmakers supported the Democrat-sponsored legislation in the hopes it will create paper bag demand and energize Washington’s pulp and paper industry.
Learn More...
Waste Advantage Magazine
Plastic recycled-content bills move ahead in Washington
Washington state lawmakers will send the governor a bill mandating use of recycled plastic in beverage bottles. They also passed a bill banning thin plastic bags and mandating recycled content in thicker reusable bags
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Learn More...
Plastics Recycling Updates
RECORDINGS AVAILABLE - Best Practices in Container Deposit Laws
On March 16, 2020 CRI hosted a web-based conference: Best Practices in Container Deposit Laws. This gathering of international experts was the second phase of a project that has the goal of creating a guide for model beverage container deposit legislation.
Check out Bios, Agenda, Videos and More Here
Container Recycling Institute
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ndustry sectors push Washington to name them ‘essential' as COVID-19 curtails business
With some state and local governments around the country closing nonessential businesses, industry trade associations in chemicals, plastics and recycling are urging Washington to name them critical sectors that need to be kept open.
Learn More...
Plastic New Daily Report
If you or your organization have news you would like included in an upcoming Digest,
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Waste Management
Kirkland, WA
Pierce County
Tacoma, WA
King County
Seattle, WA
Kitsap County
Port Orchard, WA
Washington State Department of Ecology
Lacey, WA
Cascadia Consulting Group
Seattle, WA or Oakland, CA
Washington State Department of Ecology
Lacey, WA
Washington State Department of Ecology
Lacey, WA
Kitsap County
Port Orchard, WA
Washington State Department of Ecology
Lacey, WA
Department of Ecology, Washington State
Lacey, WA
Lautenbach Industries
Mount Vernon, WA
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Washington State Recycling Association | PO Box 2299, Port Orchard WA 98366
Recycle@WSRA.net | 206-622-8425 | wsra.net
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Sincerely,
Megan Smothers
Executive Director
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