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

05-29-2018

The Oregon House Committee on Energy and Environment held an informational hearing on the recycling markets issue earlier this week.

The speakers included Abbey Boudouris and Brian Fuller from DEQ, Kristin...

05-29-2018

The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) sent a letter to Vice President Pence May 22 urging the federal government to take action against China’s restrictions on recyclables. The letter explained the...

05-22-2018

This year, AOR has the opportunity to bring professional photographer, Michael Schmitt, to provide professional headshot sessions to conference attendees. 

But you need to...

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