ReMA Committees, Councils & Task Forces
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Take the lead and join ReMA’s Governance Structure. All Members are invited to inquire and request to join. Please contact Robin Wiener at [email protected] to learn more.
Standing Committees
Communications
Provides strategic and tactical advice on key member and industry communications and public relations issues, along with editorial guidance to ReMA’s digital news platform.
latest issues
Convention
Provides guidance and oversight for ReMA’s Annual Convention and Exposition, including identification of future locations, structure assessment, and pertinence of programs for the industry and current ReMA membership.
2026 convention
Education & Training
Supports the development, production and implementation of ReMA education and training programs for all levels of employees in the recycled materials industry workforce and across multiple platforms.
Education and training events
Finance
Addresses all Association financial matters including approval of the ReMA annual budget, financial statements, investments, and member dues. The Finance Committee shall address financial matters with appropriate transparency for the benefit of the ReMA membership.
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Government Relations
Oversees the work of members and staff in advocating for the industry, as driven by the Association’s Advocacy Agenda. The Committee discusses the impact on the industry of changing U.S. policies and regulations directly and indirectly impacting it.
laws
Membership
Provides guidance and oversight on ReMA’s membership structure; recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies; and benefits to ensure ReMA remains relevant, delivers value, is responsive to member needs, and generates revenue to support the work of the association.
more about memberhsip
MRF
Provides a forum where processors of residential recycling (whether single-stream, dual-stream, or drop off programs), and the consumers of the materials generated by those programs, can exchange pertinent information, discuss and respond to emerging issues, and stay abreast of domestic and global economic developments and markets. Although jointly chaired by ReMA leaders from the plastics and paper divisions, recyclers and consumers from other commodities (glass, ferrous, non-ferrous, etc.) with a stake in residential recycling are encouraged to participate.
committees
Safe Operations
Addresses issues affecting members’ day-to-day operations, including but not limited to quality, safety, technology, transportation, insurance and environmental compliance.
safety calendar
Shredders
Develops positions, procedures, and tools to support all aspects of shredder operations.
shredders
Trade
Oversees the work of members and staff in advocating the free and fair trade of recycled materials. The Committee discusses the impact on the industry of changing U.S. and global trade polices directly and indirectly relating to the international trade of recycled materials and formulates positions and strategies that drive advocacy.
trade and tairiffs
Councils
Council of Chapter Presidents (closed)
Provides a forum for Chapter Presidents to share information and generally discuss issues and problems of common interest with the goal to resolve them in the best interests of members
Equipment and Service Providers Council
Provides a forum for equipment and services providers within the ReMA membership share information and ensure a successful experience within the association’s convention and other programs.
ReMA PAC Leadership Council
Broadens the understanding of – and increase participation in – the political activities of ReMA and provide strategic planning and execution of such activities.
Leadership
Women in Recycling Council
To empower all individuals in the recycled materials industry through mentorship, professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community within ReMA, where every member can excel and collaborate towards a sustainable future.
Women in Recycling Council
Young Executives Council
To create a forum in which young professionals connect and engage via ReMA activities that foster personal and professional growth in the recycling industry.
Young Executives Council
State Lobbyist Network
Provides a network of lobbyists to effectively represent all ReMA members on recycled materials industry related issues by sharing and exchanging information encouraging consistent language, messaging and strategies.
state policy resources
Circle of Safety
Brings together like-minded companies to focus on improving operational safety within member facilities through the sharing of best practices, safety benchmarking activities and other efforts to help make the recycled materials industry a safe place to work.
circle of safety
ISEC
Promotes ongoing professional development for professionals in the recycled materials industry through the provision of a safe forum for sharing information between owners, managers, operators and safety and environmental professionals within the industry, regardless of size and expertise.
Sustainability Network
This group brings together all interested members to discuss Sustainability and how to stay ahead of the curve using our 3P’s: People, Planet, & Productivity.
sustainability
Century Club
Maintains and grows a community within ReMA that caters to past & retired members to share their backgrounds and knowledge with the future of the industry and honors/gives back to members who have served ReMA for much of their careers.
Advisory Groups
Youth Outreach and Workforce Development
Provides support and guidance for ReMA’s workforce development and youth outreach programs.
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PAC Leadership
Broadens the understanding of and increase participation in the political activities of ReMA and provide strategic planning and execution of such activities
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