The Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit industry group founded in 1978 to promote the three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle as cost-effective, environmentally sound methods of discarding materials that also conserve resources and energy. A few years later, salvaging and composting were added to the mix. In the early 2000’s we adopted Zero Waste principles and practices and took a stand against the burning of mixed resources.

Our 500 plus members are all individuals engaged in state and local high diversion and Zero Waste initiatives. We provide communities, industry leaders, employers, employees, activists, job-seekers and students opportunities to learn and collaborate. Boat rockers, we are active locally, regionally, state-wide and nationally depending on what needs to be done. Everyone is invited to support our vision, mission and goals. We are committed to total inclusion.