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LCA Report

EREF's Data & Policy Program Releases Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Curbside Material Recovery Report

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Tip Fee Data

EREF's Data & Policy Program Releases 2021 Tip Fee Data

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Who Is EREF?

Find out where we came from, how we accomplish our mission and how that mission benefits the solid waste industry

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Research Grants & Projects

Education Program

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Our Mission

To advance scientific research and create educational pathways that enable innovation in sustainable waste management practices.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 03

2023 Annual Charitable Auction

May 3
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Booth 165
901 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans LA
Sep 27

2023 EREF Fall Classic & Networking Event

September 27 - September 28
PGA National Resort
400 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens Florida

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If you believe as we do, in the value of empirical science which can develop and evaluate new approaches to manage solid waste, we encourage you to join us in our mission.  

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“EREF’s online educational opportunities allow our industry members to further their knowledge in a convenient, cost-effective yet still very interactive way.”

Joe Benco, VP Engineering Technical Support, Republic Services January 27, 2016

“Historically, money spent on scientific research has been limited. But today, qualified answers are beginning to arrive thanks to EREF.”

Ron McCracken, President, RJM Associates May 1, 2015