Since 1995, NCRA has offered Introduction to Recycling (ITR) over 38 times. A quintessential exploration of the history of the Recycling and Zero Waste movement, ITR offers both newcomers and seasoned professionals a critical overview of current concepts, practices and terminology with guest speakers, thought-provoking exercises and group discussions.

All are welcome – $75 per person – managers, employees, municipal staff, elected officials, community advocates and students. Invite the whole team! Group discounts and Arthur Robinson Boone scholarships available. To apply, please send a note to staff via the contact page.

Gain a critical overview of current concepts, practices and terminology with guest speakers, thought-provoking lectures, exercises and group discussions.

Day 1: MONDAY, October 5, 9AM – 4PM @ Recology SF, San Francisco

The class will begin at Pier 96, with a tour of Recology SF’s Recycle Central where all of the blue bin materials are sorted. You will need to sign and submit their Agreement and Release From Liability Waiver; it is available here and will be attached to the ITR Welcome email sent on September 28.

When you arrive at the Recycle Central Entrance Sign, pull into the small parking lot on the right. Do not go through the Recycle Central entrance. Once everyone arrives. Our truck will escort you to the second parking lot.

Afterwards we will reconvene at 10:30am at the Environmental Learning Center classroom where Recology SF staff will tell about more about trash, recycling and composting in San Francisco, followed by a walk through the Transfer Station site, and possibly a visit to the Artist in Residence Studio if time allows. The remainder of the day will be in the classroom.

DAY 2: TUESDAY, October 6, 9AM – 4PM via Zoom, with Class lectures and guest speaker presentations.

Taught by current NCRA Vice Presidents: Devin Jackson, and Naama Brenner Abramovitch, and former Presidents: Steve Lautze and Ruth Abbe, and organized by Executive Director, Portia Sinnott.

Three hours of prep work reviewing websites and other resources will be sent out in advance. It is to your advantage to review the resources and assignments beforehand. Much of each session will be spent listening to the instructors and guest speakers, discussing concepts and completing thought-provoking exercises.

Interested in carpooling? Offer a ride or request one here.

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