2019awards

The Iowa Recycling Association's annual awards honor the industry's best, recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, agencies and organizations for developing or maintaining programs, facilities or research that advance recycling and promote waste diversion in Iowa.

Applications from IRA members and those who are not members of the organization are considered. IRA members may submit an application for their own program, or on another program's behalf.

Award winners will be honored at the annual Iowa Recycling & Solid Waste Management Conference  held in October. 

Submissions for the for the 2025 Recycling Awards were accepted until August 15, 2025.