Northeast Recycling Council

The Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. (NERC)’s mission is to minimize waste, conserve natural resources, and advance a sustainable economy through facilitated collaboration and action. Since 1985, NERC has led projects that influence policy and affect change through research, technical assistance, and education. NERC is committed to recycling market development to optimize and propel new solutions for - and equitable access to - sustainable materials management.

As a multi-state 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our programs emphasize source reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, environmentally preferable purchasing, and decreasing the toxicity of the solid waste stream in the 11-state region comprised of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NERC’s members extend beyond member states to 100+ organizations dedicated to achieving an environmentally sustainable economy.

We are committed to representing our diverse world while providing equitable access to effective sustainable materials management. Our goal is to foster a DE&I culture that recognizes and values people from all communities.