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On Monday, December 8, 2025, ReMA’s Board of Directors adopted the Position and Guidance on Propulsion Battery End-of-Life Management. The rapid adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) presents both significant opportunities and challenges. How do you safely and sustainably manage the growing volume of large-format batteries that power these vehicles once they reach end-of-life...

Black History Month (BHM) began in 1925 as a week of celebration dedicated to raising the awareness of African American contributions to civilization. The celebration was extended to a month in 1976. Many of us remember learning of heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks. But the recognition of Black...

From January 31 to February 4, 2026, Todd Foreman, ReMA’s Senior Director of Law Enforcement Outreach, and ReMA’s Zoë Bierce, Program Coordinator, Youth Outreach & Workforce Development, attended the National Sherrif Association’s Winter Conference in Washington, DC. The NSA Winter Conference brings together high-level leadership from federal agencies, members of Congress, and very active sheriffs to...

On Tuesday, February 10, more than 120 recyclers from across the country traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to meet with lawmakers and legislative staff as part of the Recycled Materials Association’s (ReMA) 2026 Congressional Fly-In. ReMA members had one unifying message: America is Made with Recycled Materials. The message is part of the...

Most drivers want to work at a carrier that pays a decent wage, provides a safe and secure environment, and is compassionate. Many carriers are good at marketing the first of these when recruiting drivers but tend to not market the others. Do you have good and safe equipment? Driver frustration with vehicles and maintenance...