Date: May 23, 2012
Source: NSWMA
Happy Birthday to NSWMA. The association turned 50 on May 23. On that date in 1962, an intrepid group of solid waste associations banded together to form the first national association representing the private sector solid waste industry. It was initially called the National Council of Refuse Disposal Trade Associations (NCRDTA), which in 1968 became the NSWMA and moved from Chicago to Washington DC. "We're proud of the success that our association has had during the last half century in helping America's solid waste services and recycling industry grow into the $60 billion industry," said Bruce Parker, president and CEO of EIA and the executive vice president of NSWMA. "NSWMA members continue to provide essential, technologically innovative and environmentally-responsive waste services to the communities that they serve. I am optimistic that NSWMA will continue to support our members as they find beneficial uses for waste, such as the production of renewable fuels, power industrial chemicals and other beneficial uses."
PRESS RELEASE
May 23, 2012
50 Years Ago Today, Solid Waste Industry Created First National Association
Today is the 50th anniversary of the predecessor association of the National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA). On May 23, 1962, a group of solid waste associations came together to form the first national association representing the private sector solid waste industry. It was called the National Council of Refuse Disposal Trade Associations (NCRDTA). In 1968, the NCRDTA officially became the NSWMA and grew to represent solid waste services companies operating in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
NSWMA represents its members by providing federal and state advocacy capabilities, educational and training opportunities, research, communications support and a variety of networking opportunities at NSWMA organized meetings and events. Today, NSWMA members consist of large publicly-traded companies and small and large privately-owned companies, all of which promote the management of waste in a manner that is environmentally responsible, efficient, profitable and ethical, while benefiting the public and protecting employees.
"We're proud of the success that our association has had during the last half century in helping America's solid waste services and recycling industry grow into the $60 billion industry," stated Bruce J. Parker, the President and CEO of EIA and the Executive Vice President of NSWMA, acknowledging this notable moment in the history of the solid waste industry. "NSWMA members continue to provide essential, technologically innovative and environmentally-responsive waste services to the communities that they serve. I am optimistic that NSWMA will continue to support our members as they find beneficial uses for waste, such as the production of renewable fuels, power industrial chemicals and other beneficial uses."
When it was first created, NCRDTA was managed by an association management firm in Chicago. On January 12, 1968, the group moved to D.C., formerly was chartered as NSWMA and hired its first three full-time staff. In 1993, a major reorganization of NSWMA took place. As part of this reorganization, the Waste and Equipment Technology Association (WASTEC) was formed, and both NSWMA and WASTEC became quasi-independent trade associations under the umbrella of the Environmental Industry Associations (EIA).
NSWMA - a sub-association of the Environmental Industry Associations - represents for-profit companies in North America that provide solid waste collection, recycling and disposal services, healthcare waste management, or provide professional and consulting services to the waste services industry. NSWMA members conduct business in all 50 states.
For more information, contact: Thom Metzger, 202-364-3751 or tmetzger@envasns.org, or visit www.environmentalistseveryday.org/environmentalists/.
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