Mission & Goals

The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is a not-for-profit, non-political organization formed in 1987, and approved as an official charity in 1995. The RCA's mission is to promote and facilitate waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation in the Province of Alberta.

Leadership & Advocacy

Encourage policy that facilitates waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation. Read the RCA's definitions of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and of Extended Producer Responsibility and check out recent lobbying letters.

  • Maintain a strong and diverse membership
  • Develop strategic alliances and partnerships.
  • Develop proactive policies on strategic issues.
  • Present RCA position to key influencers and monitor results.

Industrial, Commercial and Institutional

Encourage and assist the ICI & C&D sectors to responsibly manage their waste stream, assume stewardship, increase recycled content and conserve resources.

  • Promote ICI waste stewardship and reduction.
  • Promote construction and demolition waste reduction.
  • Encourage design-for-environment.
  • Recognize excellence in product stewardship.

Market Development

Encourage Market Development for recycled materials and waste reduction products & services. Click here to browse the Enviro Business Guide directory.

  • Update RCA information on existing products and services.
  • Identify and promote “3Rs” products and services.
  • Encourage “Buy-Recycled”

Communications

Raise awareness, educate and encourage responsibility for waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation.

  • Deliver key messages and information, which support strategic objectives, to target audiences.
  • Develop and deliver education & networking initiatives.
  • Assist other committees to communicate key concepts and messages.

Organizational

Enhance the effectiveness of the RCA in pursuit of our goals and objectives.

 

To review a copy of the Recycling Council of Alberta's Bylaws 76 KB, RCA Policies 765.63 Kb, Strategic Plan 128 KB and 2008/2009 RCA Audited Financial Statements 243.84 Kb please click on the respective link. (requires Adobe Reader v.8 or higher - free download at www.adobe.com)