Welcome to AOR
Congratulations to AOR's newly elected Board of Directors! Meet the leaders who will help guide the organization over the coming year.
Join AOR on Nov 3, 2026, from 10am to 4pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Portland for a full-day forum exploring the future of Oregon’s Bottle Bill and broader materials management priorities ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
Become a member of AOR to connect with peers, access member resources, and strengthen your impact.
Recycling 101
Protect natural resources by learning about recycling, composting, and waste reduction with Recycling 101, an online, self-paced course created by AOR in partnership with Oregon State University.
For a limited time, enroll for $35.
(AOR member rate is always $20.)
ABOUT 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; federal, state, and local government; packaging producers; recycling equipment manufacturers; educational institutions; and many others come together under the AOR umbrella to achieve these goals.


