Welcome to AOR

AOR is a nonprofit 501(C)(6) trade association founded in 1977, committed to achieving a system of sustainable materials management by supporting high-quality recycling and composting, thoughtful consumption, and producer responsibility. AOR provides value to its members by hosting educational events, delivering publications to enhance our understanding and connections to diverse perspectives, and lobbying for legislation that supports sustainable materials management.

Our membership spans the gamut of the sustainable materials management industry. Nonprofits; waste haulers; recyclers; reuse organizations, state, federal, and local government; packaging producers, recycling equipment manufacturers, educational institutions and many others come together under the AOR umbrella to achieve these goals. 

Latest News From the AOR Blog

08-14-2018
The Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA) would like to invite AOR members to attend their upcoming WRED event at the WSRA member rate!                     The Paper Chase - The Ins and Outs of Paper Recycling...
08-11-2018

The 32nd Annual Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show will be held in Orlando, Florida from February 24-27, 2019  and the organizers are seeking proposals for speakers. 

DEADLINE: November 1, 2018. ...

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