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

10-31-2016

Several Oregon family businesses will be honored at the Oregon State University College of Business’ 2016 Excellence in Family Business Awards ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Portland Hilton and Executive Tower...

10-28-2016

Thursday, November 17, at 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Recycling Collection Programs: A Bigger Pinch Point than We Thought

REGISTER HERE for this FREE webinar or use the Registration URL.

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10-27-2016

The Washington Organic Recycling Council is pleased to invite AOR to its 2016 Annual Meeting and Conference. Please join us this November as we celebrate accomplishments, share lessons learned, and look ahead to...

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