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

05-11-2016

The AOR Sustainable Oregon 2016 Pre-Conference Tours are Wednesday, June 8th from 8:30am - 12:00pm

Click here to register for the conference and tours!

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05-10-2016

This year’s Keynote Presentation will feature Jordan Figuerido of the @UglyFruitAndVeg Campaign. 

Food waste is viewed  just as "waste" or "scraps" but it can be so much more. Not only is preventing wasted food...

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