Memberships
Recycling IS climate protection. Your membership enables the NRC to:
By becoming a member, individuals and organizations join a coalition of industry stakeholders working to move our society from a system that manages waste, to one that is advancing progress toward our desired circular economy.
Connect with the people, ideas, and opportunities advancing recycling and a circular economy.
Active individual members of affiliated State Recycling Organizations (SROs), including individuals counted within larger organizational memberships, automatically receive full NRC membership benefits.
Find your affiliated SROCheck the affiliate list and contact your state organization to confirm your membership status.
Ask NRC a membership questionParticipate in NRC’s professional community and help shape the coalition.
For individuals, retirees, students, and young professionals who want NRC information and regular recycling updates.
Supporter status does not include voting privileges or event discounts.
Become a supporterChoose the category and level that fit your organization. Leadership includes Standard benefits; President’s Circle includes Leadership benefits.
| Organization type | Standard | Leadership | President’s Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government, education & nonprofit organizations (501c3) | $150 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Businesses | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Trade associations (501c6) | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
Your membership supports effective recycling policies and programs, student learning and scholarships, and collaboration across government, industry, and nonprofit organizations.
Participate in the annual member meeting and, where your membership includes voting rights, NRC board and organizational elections. Find meeting announcements and registration details on the event calendar.
Explore NRC’s affiliated organizations and the connections between state and national work.
Use NRC’s membership form to select your category and level.
Member benefits offer the opportunity to attend the annual NRC Member meeting held in conjunction with our National Recycling Congress, but also to Nominate/Vote on expiring Board of Director terms (view Member Benefits voting privileges).
This year's meeting will be held October 2nd 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. The meeting will include an NRC annual report of activities, finance and future strategic planning. Just as important, our Board of Director nominees will be introduced and the election period will begin. The Member meeting will be held in person at the National Recycling Congress and also virtually for those who cannot attend in person.
There are three ways for individuals to join the NRC:
Membership through an affiliated State Recycling Organization (SRO)
Active individual members of affiliated SROs (includes individuals counted as part of larger organizational membership) automatically receive full NRC membership benefits.
Click to view the list of affiliated SROs.
For individuals, retirees, students and young professionals. Supporters receive information and regular updates about the NRC and recycling news. Does not include standard benefits such voting privileges or event discounts.
Includes full voting rights and individual member benefits.
Standard Individual Benefits: (does not apply to Supporters)
| Category | Standard | Leadership | President’s Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government, Education and Nonprofit Organizations (501c3) | $150 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Businesses | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Trade Association (501c6) | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
Help make a positive impact in our community.
