Empire Chapter

Empire Chapter

ReMA’s Empire Chapter includes the entire state of New York except for New York City, Rockland County, Putnam County, Westchester County, and Long Island. It also includes provinces of Quebec and Ontario, Canada, except for the section of Ontario from London west.

Driving Our Mission

Our Leadership

Our chapter leaders are dedicated to driving our mission forward, providing guidance, support, and expertise to serve our members and community.

Rob Piscatelli

Chapter President; Events Chair; Scholarship Chair; Young Executives Chapter Liaiso

Niagara Metals LLC
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Adam Shine

1st Vice President

Sunnking Sustainable Solutions
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David Bestwick

Legislative Chair

Dominion Nickel Alloys Ltd – HQ
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Todd Levin

Legislative Chair

Triple M Metal LP
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Katie Ilecki

Women in Recycling Chapter Advocate

Metalico Inc. – Krieger Recycling
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Brant Arnold

Events Chair; Past President

Direkt Recovery LLC – HQ
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Edward Arnold

Chapter Board Member

Edward Arnold Scrap Processors Inc.
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Lucky Attar

Chapter Board Member

Attar Metals Inc – HQ
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Ryan Carrafiello

Chapter Board Member

PMR Inc. – HQ
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Ralph Giovinazzo

Chapter Board Member

Sims Metal-Frankfort
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Bart Van Cromvoirt

Chapter Board Member

ATH Mechanical and Recycling Inc.
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Zachary Zelawski

Chapter Board Member

Metalico Inc. – Buffalo
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Benefits of Membership

ReMA membership provides the tools, connections, and opportunities recyclers need to thrive in this ever-evolving essential industry.

Networking

ReMA provides you with unparalleled networking opportunities to develop trusted relationships and grow your business.

Training

Build your industry knowledge with ReMA. Explore in-person and virtual events, and find unparalleled educational opportunities specifically designed for recyclers.

Advocacy

From federal and state to international, ReMA’s advocacy efforts build on the role the recycled materials industry has in ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for our planet and our economy.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is ReMA’s number one core value. We offer a variety of industry safety services and programs ranging from onsite and virtual sessions led by one of ReMA’s professional safety staff to traditional safety posters, videos, and handbooks.

Empire Chapter

State Resources

State specific policies, active legislation and regulations, and other resources may be accessed by selecting the applicable state.

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    Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
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    Chicago, IL

    2026 ReMA Recycling Market Roundtables

    More details coming in Fall 2025

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Spotlight in Pictures

Photo Galleries

View Empire Chapter event albums!

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Contact Us

Whether you’re looking to connect with local chapter leadership or have a general membership question, we are here to assist you.

Questions about this Chapter?

Reach out to the Chapter Leadership for inquiries related to chapter activities, membership, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Chapter Leadership

General Membership Questions

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