C&D World 2025 Recap
C&D World 2025, held in Dallas, TX, was an all around success for exhibitors, sponsors, attendees, and the CDRA. This year’s event gathered professionals from across the globe to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and solutions to challenges in C&D recycling. Exceeding 500 attendees and 55 exhibitors, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as leaders in the field shared insights and forged valuable connections.
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Join us in celebrating Terri Ward, CDRA Executive Director and winner of the Waste360 Women Who Inspire award, as well as Brock Hill, CDRA Executive Committee member and winner of the Waste360 40 Under 40 award. Also, let's recognize other award winners from CDRA member companies: Interstate Waste, LRS, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, Van Dyk, WM, and Waste Pro!
Attend can't-miss conference sessions with CDRA members and staff!
CDRA Members get discounted registration with VIP code: EXVIP25
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CDRA at Americana Conference in Canada
CDRA was represented at Americana 2025, a major environmental conference in Quebec, Canada. Member Gilles Bernardin presented on behalf of CDRA, sharing insights on our goals and initiatives, advocacy efforts, and the importance of end markets to support C&D recycling. While this event overlapped with C&D World, we appreciate Gilles for ensuring CDRA’s presence on an international stage. Thank you, Gilles, for your dedication to advancing our mission!
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Monthly Safety Scoop
Understanding workers’ compensation non-renewals: The impact of loss development factors courtesy of MarshMclennan Agency
Imagine you’re three months away from your workers’ compensation renewal when you open your email to find an unexpected non-renewal notice due to losses. How can this be? After all, your current year’s loss ratio stands at a seemingly healthy 35%. That should be profitable, right? The reality is a bit more complex.
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Committee Corner
Our Committees are where all of the lifting occurs!
Check out highlights from their discussions at our most recent meetings. CDRA members are encouraged to attend committee meetings to get the most out of their memberships.
Safety & Risk Management CommitteeOur March 18th Safety & Risk Management Committee meeting focused on environmental risk management and compliance. Chair Leroy Taggert welcomed the group to this meeting, which included many first-timers! He celebrated the 16 companies who achieved the Best Practices in Safety Award in 2025 (a record). Read more
Committee Meetings
Join a committee to take part in an upcoming meeting:
April 3 at 3 PM ET, End Markets Development April 8 at 4 PM ET, Shingle Recycling April 15 at 3 PM ET, Aggregates Recycling April 23 at 2 PM ET, Member Orientation Round Table April 29 at 3 PM ET, Legislative & Regulatory Interested in a calendar invitation? Contact our Membership Manager.
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CDRA In-Person Events - Join Us!
- Mid Year Board Meeting - Charlotte, NC, October 1, 2025
- Greenbuild - Los Angeles, CA, November 4-7, 2025
- C&D World - Tampa, FL, January 27-30, 2026
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Welcome to the CDRA!
New Sponsor - Thank you!
New Members
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Members Making News
- Viably and Turmec partner on 150,000-ton C&D waste processing plant. The MRF project will transform waste processing for Boyas Recycling in Ohio. Read it
- Taz Holdings brings a hands-on, customer-centric approach to C&D recycling in Chicago. Read it
- Why Circularity is a Value Proposition authored by Chris Swentner from Armstrong. Read it
- Gravel Shouldn’t Travel, by Rob Cumming, Geocycle sister company Lafarge. Read it
- GIE Media opens registration for Scrap Expo 2025. The event, in its fourth year, returns to Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 16-17 and brings together scrap metal dealers, processors, auto dismantlers and other industry professionals to experience the latest equipment innovations and build valuable business connections. Read it
- LRS breaks into Indianapolis market with new collection contract, currently held by Republic Services and WM. LRS will also help roll out citywide recycling collection services in 2028. Read it
- Sustainability delivers competitive advantages says CDE as AGG1 panel announced. Read it
- Fire Rover, the first human-controlled remotely operated fire protection system earns FM approval. Read it
- Machinex Powers Innovative Recycling Solutions Across Public, Private, and Municipal Sectors. Read it
- CDRA Aggregate Recycling Committee ready to tackle industry challenges. Read it
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Industry News
- Grant Alert: MassDEP is excited to announce that the first-ever Waste Reduction Innovation Grant will open on April 15! Applications are due July 15 by 11:59 p.m. ET. Read it
- Circularity in the Built Environment: Unlocking Opportunities in Retrofits. World Economic Forum, White Paper, January 2025. Read it
- The 2025 Carbon Experts Report from One Click LCA, underscores the positive impact of life-cycle assessments (LCAs) on reducing embodied carbon in construction. Read it
- 3D-printed homes made from recycled polymers win innovation award. Read it
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