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Virginia Recycling Association Names New Board Leadership
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) is pleased to anno...
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VRA Announces Two Board Members & Names New Board Leadership Press Release
RADFORD VA – The Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) today announced two new boa...
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COVID19 Guidance March 30th Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Keep Virginia Recycling! Stay safe and well – and recycle like you...
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Solid Waste & Recycling Conference March 2020 Press Release
The Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) and the Solid Waste Association of North America ...
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VRA Member of the Month – Michael Neese
This article was written by Noel King – Writer, Editor, Blogger and Communica...
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It’s Time to Rethink Recycling in Virginia
Click here to read the following article by Monica Boehringer on why it’s time to rethin...
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Recycling continues to struggle in Roanoke and statewide
Article in The Roanoke Times December 12, 2020
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The state of recycling in Virginia: It may not be going where you think
From The Virginian-Pilot: A few years ago when you tossed your cardboard boxes from Amazon...
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Recycling Today publishes “VRA Awards honor waste reduction and recycling programs”
From Recycling Today https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/virginia-recycling-association...
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VRA Says, “It’s Time to Rethink Recycling in Virginia”
Charlottesville, VA – November 5, 2019: Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) members exp...
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2019 VRA Award Winners
Resourceful, Creative, Sustainable Winning Ideas at Annual VRA Awards Erica Carter (Awards...
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Celebrating Our Sponsors: Humdinger Equipment
Watch an interview with VRA Sponsor Ron DuPerow of Humdinger Equipment.
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Celebrating Our Sponsors: Coker Composting and Consulting
Watch an interview with Craig Coker of Coker Composting & Consulting, a VRA sponsor an...
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Recycling Glass
Click here to watch a conversation with Helen Lee, Environmental Program Manager with the ...
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2019 Annual Meeting
VRA's 2019 annual meeting will be held on October 30 in Charlottesville.
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Before you stop your recycling program
Before you pull your containers back from the curb for good, the Virginia Recycling Associ...
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Seeking Nominations for Notable Recycling Programs
2018 Virginia Recycling Association Awards
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Virginia Recycling Association Convenes in Richmond
Richmond, VA – February 25, 2019 –The annual Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) ...
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Recycling Rescue
Richmond, VA – In July 2017, China, the largest international importer of recyclable...
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The Virginia Recycling Association works in partnership with Recycling Today to bring you the latest recycling news.
VRA Policies on Current Recycling Issues
VRA provides members and decision makers with insight and expertise on issues that affect the recycling industry in Virginia.
- VRA 2020 Legislative Summary Report Final
- Supporting the Businesses Behind the Bin Policy
- Materials Collection Policy
- Plastic Bags Policy
- Glass Recycling Policy
- Electronics Policy
- Compost Use Policy
- Expanded Polystyrene Policy
- Organic Waste Policy
- Single use Plastic Policy
Learn more about Current Recycling Issues!
- Material Recovery Facilities
- Contamination
- Glass Container Recycling
- Extended Producer Responsibility
Recycling Near Me
Did you know each locality in Virginia must recycle at least 15 – 25% of their waste depending on population? Learn how much your community recycles by checking out their DEQ Recycling Rate Report.
Because recycling program vary from city to city, you must find out what programs exist locally in your community. We have provided the following links as ways to get in touch with your local recycling officials.
Resources for Recycling Where You Live
- Virginia Recycling Directory
- Find your local recycling office on the DEQ website.
- DEQ Recycling Rate Report
- Search by your zip code and the material you are interested recycling.
- Search by “Recycling” or “Waste Reduction” in the Yellow Pages
Listen to Air VRA
Catch up with our in depth look at recycling news and issues by listening to our podcasts.
You can find more interesting podcasts and webinars through these sites:
- National Recycling Coalition
- Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
- National Waste and Recycling Association
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