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

02-13-2023

The Carton Council recently announced their 2023 Community Education Award program to incentivize and improve recycling education in communities across the U.S. Any entity which is responsible for educating its...

01-30-2023

What is the name of your business or organization? Providence

What does your business/organization do? Healthcare

Tell us about your business/organization's recycling/sustainability practices. We...

12-28-2022

Want to attend the 2023 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium for FREE? The SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) Washington Evergreen Chapter will be offering scholarships to attend to students and AmeriCorps...

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