You will quickly realize the value of becoming an Associate Member of the Washington Refuse and Recycling Association (WRRA). The WRRA is the largest trade association in Washington State representing private sector interests in the solid waste and recycling industries. The WRRA is also the longest running, state solid waste and recycling association in the Western United States, having been formed in 1947.

The benefits of being a WRRA Associate Member are numerous and include: the opportunity for your company to attend WRRA Events (Legislative Reception, Annual Meeting, the Christmas Meeting and Banquet, etc.); The Route – WRRA’s newsletter; E-mail and Fax notifications concerning the solid waste and recycling industries and the WRRA; inclusion in the WRRA Membership Directory; and WRRA Staff support.

Linked on this page are WRRA Associate Member Application Forms. Please fill it out and submit the application form at your earliest convenience. The process works in this manner:

1. Fill out application and attach a check for the $600 yearly dues;
2. Submit application to WRRA Executive Director;
3. Executive Director will submit to Board for consideration, following 20 days’ notice to WRRA Regular Members for comment;
4. Executive Director will notify you of WRRA Board’s decision.

Your application needs to list a WRRA Member or Staff Member who recommends your application, or be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a sister organization of which you may already be an associate member (i.e., the Oregon Refuse and Recycling Association or the California Refuse Removal Council, Northern or Southern District).

Thank you again for your interest in the WRRA. If you have any questions, or to request an application please call WRRA at 360-943-8859.