NSWMA Membership Information

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The National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) was established in 1962 to help its members succeed by providing advocacy, networking and information. Today, NSWMA continues to provide services and benefits to for-profit companies in North  America that provide solid, hazardous and medical waste collection, recycling and waste disposal services, and companies that provide professional and consulting services to the waste services industry.

The majority of our members are small- to medium-sized haulers and recyclers, some of whom also own or operate facilities. No matter how large or small, each member company has one vote to influence the outcome of key issues – issues especially important to you.  Here are some of the many services NSWMA provides its members:

• Safety – Videos, manuals, our weekly e-newsletter, Safety Monday, and regional safety seminars help you train your personnel to reduce injuries and fatalities.

• Legislative/Regulatory – State chapters focus on legislative and regulatory issues that affect your day-to-day operations. NSWMA staff follows these issues, testify at hearings, make personal visits to regulators and provide them with chapter position papers.

• Networking – Our chapter meetings, regional annual meetings and WasteExpo have become known as the best place to learn about trends in the solid wastes industry, reconnect with old colleagues and meet new associates.  Our Councils and Institutes provide additional forums to discuss important issues and serve the association.

• Information – Publications like NSWMA e-News, special reports on important industry issues and our website provide timely information to help you make business decisions. NSWMA staff is also available to answer your questions about membership or industry concerns.

• Savings – NSWMA members receive discounts on WasteExpo admission and exhibitor fees, NSWMA/WASTEC events and our library of publications. Members also have access to special association-endorsed business solutions, chosen to save you money as well as serve your needs for insurance, credit card processing and more.

• Promotion/Education – Our latest program, Environmentalists. Every Day., was created to promote the solid waste industry at large as well as our individual members by highlighting the work you do every day. It also provides tools and training to help you spread the word about the industry and is a resource for those looking for general information and facts on garbage collection, recycling and more!