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

02-23-2021

What is your name? Linda Brewer

Where do you work and what do you do? Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Technical Writer and Project Manager

Tell us how you embrace recycling/...

02-23-2021

AOR is pleased to announce that Sustainable Oregon 2021 will be held on...

02-12-2021

What is your name? Kirsten Murray

Where do you work and what do you do? I work in IT Project Management by day...

Tell us how you embrace recycling/sustainability into your home or workplace? Like many, I...

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