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Mission Statement

The Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to compliment and coordinate activities relative to recycling, to foster communications among professionals, organizations, government agencies and individuals, and to promote and enhance reduction and recycling programs throughout the state.

Who We Are

Local Government Recycling Coordinators
Recycling Industry Representatives: Procurement, Processors, and End Users
Government Agencies: Local, State, and Federal
Military Base Representatives
Corporate Environmental Coordinators and Manager
Trade Association Representatives
College and University Representatives
Recycling and Waste Industry Haulers
Recycling Equipment Vendors
Small Business Entrepreneurs
Environmental Educators
Interested Individuals

What We Do

Special Events-The GRC participates in events annually including sponsorship of Waste Expo in Atlanta in 1997 and 2000, special Earth Day observances locally throughout the state, and exhibiting at trade shows throughout the Southeast, including ACCG (Association of County Commissioners of Georgia), and GMA (Georgia Municipal Association). We support, promote and host workshops, training seminars and other events related to waste reduction and recycling efforts year around.

America Recycles Day in Georgia-In partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division - Land Protection Branch, the GRC facilitates the annual statewide observance of the America Recycles Day program on November 15th.

Annual Conference-The GRC's Annual Conference and Membership Meeting provides members with networking opportunities, educational sessions on varied topics, a markets panel, interaction with industry vendors via exhibits, and updates on progress, successes, and challenges in waste reduction and recycling efforts. The "Trash to Treasures" auction is a popular feature of this conference.

Semi-Annual Membership Meeting-On a smaller scale than the annual conference, this meeting allows us to focus on pertinent issues or areas as defined by the needs of our members. It is a one and one half day meeting featuring speakers on topics including new technology, market trends, and legislation.

Communications-The GRC publishes a quarterly newsletter and a monthly electronic newsletter, maintains a website and has a member discussion forum, providing members with an email communications system for sharing of knowledge and resources, as well as quick updates on GRC activities.

Councils-The GRC is involved in an ongoing process of developing special interest group councils for commodity groups, recycling coordinators, military bases, colleges and universities as well as others based on the needs of our members.

Partnerships-In addition to councils, GRC participates in several state and national programs to enhance the fulfillment of its mission. These include:

Affiliations/Memberships-