- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=National Waste & Recycling Association Announces Formation of Colorado Chapter https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/49940?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/49940?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/49940?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=National Waste & Recycling Association Announces Formation of Colorado Chapter&body=ESG News from National Waste & Recycling Association https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/49940?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # National Waste & Recycling Association Announces Formation of Colorado Chapter Sep 4, 2014 5:05 PM ET Campaign: [NW&RA Chapter News](/news/campaign/nwra-chapter-news) ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/NWRA_RGB.png "National Waste & Recycling Association (NW&RA) logo") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/Head_Shot_-Sharon_Kneiss_high_res_0.JPG "Sharon H. Kneiss, President and CEO of NW&RA") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/NWRA_RGB.png?h=80739125 "National Waste & Recycling Association (NW&RA) logo") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/Head_Shot_-Sharon_Kneiss_high_res_0.JPG?h=f27e7882 "Sharon H. Kneiss, President and CEO of NW&RA") WASHINGTON, September 4, 2014 /3BL Media/ – The [National Waste & Recycling Association](http://www.wasterecycling.org) (NW&RA) today announced the formation of a chapter in Colorado. The Colorado Chapter joined the Alabama Chapter and the Northern New England Chapter (representing companies in Maine and New Hampshire) as the third new chapter of NW&RA to form in less than 16 months. NW&RA currently has 27 chapters operating in 29 states, the District of Columbia and New York City. NW&RA members operating in Colorado met in Denver last month and voted to form the Chapter to address critical local issues together and provide opportunities for education. The group plans to meet again in November to formally elect its leadership and establish direction for the new chapter. Members cited the need to work together to ensure the industry can continue to run environmentally sound businesses free from unnecessarily burdensome regulations. NW&RA President and CEO Sharon H. Kneiss stated, “It is important that the industry has a strong voice at the local and state levels, so we are pleased to welcome this new chapter and will work to ensure we provide them with strong support. I congratulate the members of the Colorado Chapter on its creation and look forward to working with them. I am optimistic that we will see additional new chapters as we move to ensure the industry is well represented throughout the country.” \# # # The [National Waste & Recycling Association](http://www.wasterecycling.org/) is the trade association that represents the private sector waste and recycling services industry. Association members conduct business in all 50 states and include companies that collect and manage garbage, recycling and medical waste, equipment manufacturers and distributors and a variety of other service providers. For more information about NW&RA, visit [www.wasterecycling.org](http://www.wasterecycling.org/). [![National Waste & Recycling Association: Collect. Recycle. Innovate.](/sites/default/files/Clients/logo_5.png "National Waste & Recycling Association: Collect. Recycle. Innovate.")](/profiles/national-waste-recycling-association) ### More from National Waste & Recycling Association ###### [NWRA endorses IOA as Exclusive Industry Insurance Provider](/news/nwra-endorses-ioa-exclusive-industry-insurance-provider) Apr 23, 2015 6:10 PM ET ###### [NWRA and SWANA Develop Comprehensive New Guidelines Establishing Best Contracting Practices for Local Residential Recycling](/news/nwra-and-swana-develop-comprehensive-new-guidelines-establishing-best-contracting-practices) Apr 21, 2015 12:05 PM ET ###### [NWRA Appoints Communications Leadership Team](/news/nwra-appoints-communications-leadership-team) Apr 14, 2015 4:40 PM ET ###### [Waste Industry Applauds Arizona Legislation that Promotes Fair Competition Between Municipal and Private Waste and Recycling Services](/news/waste-industry-applauds-arizona-legislation-promotes-fair-competition-between-municipal-and) Apr 3, 2015 12:45 PM ET ###### [Two-Thirds of Americans Won’t Slow Down Around Garbage Trucks, NWRA Survey Finds](/news/two-thirds-americans-wont-slow-down-around-garbage-trucks-nwra-survey-finds) Mar 30, 2015 9:05 AM ET ###### [NYC Chapter of the National Waste & Recycling Association Testifies in Opposition to Intro 495 at City Hall Hearing Along with Local Leaders ](/news/nyc-chapter-national-waste-recycling-association-testifies-opposition-intro-495-city-hall) Feb 13, 2015 4:05 PM ET ###### [National Waste, Recycling Industry Supports Resolution to West Coast Port Slowdown](/news/national-waste-recycling-industry-supports-resolution-west-coast-port-slowdown) Feb 12, 2015 3:55 PM ET ###### [New York City Hall Rally Opposes Intro 495 Waste Transfer Station Capacity Reduction Proposal](/news/new-york-city-hall-rally-opposes-intro-495-waste-transfer-station-capacity-reduction-proposal) Jan 23, 2015 11:05 AM ET