Join the WSRA Community

The Washington State Recycling Association has been on the cutting edge of recycling issues since 1976. WSRA has some of the most advanced and recognized recycling professionals, leaders, innovators, problem-solvers, educators, policy makers and visionaries, representing both the public and private sector. Our members come from all sectors of the recycling industry — collection, processing, manufacturing, consulting, government, and nonprofit. Become a recognized member of Washington’s recycling and waste prevention community!

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If you are an employee of a current member, please contact WSRA Staff at recycle@wsra.net.

Our Professional Network & Services

WSRA embodies some of the country’s most advanced and recognized recycling professionals, leaders, innovators, problem-solvers, educators, policy makers and visionaries, representing both the public and private sector. When you join WSRA, you are tapping into an unmatched network of knowledge and seasoned experience. Our currents members report that the collaboration and networking among members is by far the most valuable benefit to joining WSRA!

Membership Benefits:

Access to best management practices for increasing recycling in your business or community
Networking with hundreds of colleagues in one of the most collaborative groups of recycling professionals in the nation
Promotion of your business via WSRA’s website, newsletter, weekly digest, press releases, and social media channels
Discounts on WSRA educational seminars, workshops, and conferences
Access to policy forums, career center, tools and publications, and online networking opportunities with other members
Informative and timely legislative and market information through members-only publications, including our quarterly newsletter and weekly digest
Opportunities to showcase talents and experience through WSRA committees addressing areas such as marketing conference planning, policy & advocacy, member programs & services, development, and education
Recognition for outstanding accomplishments with annual awards and an appreciative professional network
Access to the WSRA Member logo to display on printed materials and website
Recognition for outstanding accomplishments with annual Recycling of the Year Awards and an appreciative professional network.
Access to the WSRA Member logo to display on printed materials and website

A copy of the current membership brochure can be found HERE.

Membership Levels

Becoming a member of the WSRA provides organizations, businesses, and individuals a number of benefits. Membership dues are based on the size of your organization.

Membership Level	2022 Dues	Qualifications
Large Organization	$700	Governments serving more than 200,000 households OR Businesses with more than 100 employees
Mid-Sized Organization	$500	Governments serving 80,000 to 200,000 households OR Businesses with 25 to 100 employees
Small Organization	$300	Government serving 80,000 households or fewer OR Businesses with 25 employees or fewer
Nonprofit	$175	Organization with 501(c) designation by the IRS
Individual	$125	Person not representing a company/entity
Student & Senior Citizen (non-voting members)	$50	Students enrolled full-time in any school or Individuals age 65 and older

Precious Metal Partnerships

Looking for a more customized involvement with WSRA?

Join WSRA’s Precious Metals Program and you will find lasting value through one of WSRA’s best marketing platforms. The Precious Metals Program’s bundled packages provide unique opportunities in combination with high level and creative visibility to industry partners that help build and maintain year-round relationships with WSRA members and the association community as a whole.

We will be updating the Precious Metal Partnership packages to allow sponsors to reflect your preferences with an a la carte menu that will be available in October. Please note that conference sponsorships will no longer be included with the dues. Please keep an eye our for the upcoming sponsor opportunities with your 2023 membership and preferred partner renewals.

View all Precious Metal Partner benefits HERE.

Partnership Level	2023 Dues	Benefits in Addition to the WSRA Membership Benefits
Platinum	$6,500 (Only ONE Available – First Right of Refusal in 2023)	$500 discount on each of up to five (5) conference early bird registrations Twelve (12)/year weekly digest ad space packages, may be utilized for: ads, video content, blog articles, written interview conducted by board One conference early bird exhibitor booth registration + additional sponsorship visibility (Prime location & double space if desired) Up to 4 dedicated program/organization blog articles (provided by sponsor) Opportunity for five minutes to address conference attendees during a lunch. Sponsor Title and Logo to remain on WSRA website (other levels cycle through)
Gold	$5,000	$500 discount on each of up to four (4) conference early bird registrations Twelve (12)/year weekly digest ad space packages, may be utilized for: ads, video content, blog articles Conference early bird exhibitor booth with a high traffic booth space location Up to 3 dedicated program/organization blog articles (provided by sponsor) Opportunity for two minutes to address conference attendees during a lunch. Scrolling Sponsor Logo on WSRA website
Silver	$3,000	$500 discount on each of up to three (3) conference early bird registrations Twelve (12)/year business card sized links to sponsor page/content in the WSRA digest Conference early bird exhibitor booth Up to 2 dedicated program/organization blog articles (provided by sponsor) Scrolling Sponsor Logo on WSRA website
Bronze	$1,500	$500 discount on each of up to one (1) conference early bird registrations Twelve (12)/year business card sized links to sponsor page/content in the WSRA digest Conference early bird exhibitor booth 1 dedicated program/organization blog article opportunity (provided by sponsor) Scrolling Sponsor Logo on WSRA website