Thank you for your interest in the Organics Recycling Association of Ohio!

The ORAO believes that by educating ourselves and others, by sharing information, by cooperating to solve problems, and by making our voice heard, we can bring about positive changes through composting and organic recycling. 

 The Organics Recycling Association of Ohio (ORAO) is a non-profit organization that is committed to education, research and advancement, economic development, establishment of industry standards, information exchange, growth and promotion of composting and organic recycling.   

 

 REASONS TO JOIN:

• Ohio Education Fund Grant Training Workshops – For Compost Operators, Health  Departments, and Solid Waste Managers
• Annual Two- day Compost Operator Training – Sponsored in cooperation with OARDC, Wooster – Discounts are offered to all ORAO members.
• Ohio EPA Rule Development Meetings – ORAO Board quarterly meetings with Ohio EPA to review and provide input on compost regulations and new solid waste management goals to be developed under the new Ohio Solid Waste Management Plan
• Organics Recycling Association of Ohio Annual Conference – The ORAO holds an Annual Conference and Membership Meeting in November of each year
• Businesses and public sector members will be listed on our webpage with a brief description and your contact information or link to your website.
• Opportunities to network with Ohio State University academic research professionals.
• Networking opportunities with private and public composters.
• Quarterly Board of Directors Meetings – Members are Encouraged to Attend

 The ORAO has a  that meet quarterly.  Trustees on the Legislative Committee meet additionally with the Ohio EPA quarterly to discuss regulation concerns of the membership.  We encourage membership comments, concerns, and questions throughout the year.  When you join as a business, each member from your organization that attends these events will receive the discount registration rate.

 Membership rates are:

Schools/Universities	$100.00	Business	$200.00
Nonprofit Assoc.	$100.00	Patron	$500.00
Government	$100.00	Benefactor	$1,000.00

Please download and fill out the membership application on the downloads page. 

Payment (checks only) can be mailed to:

 Organics Recycling Association of Ohio, Inc.

Attention:  Linda Robertson, Executive Director

P.O. Box 1745

Medina, OH  44258

 

If you have any questions regarding membership, please email me at director@ohiocompost.org.

 

Thank you!