The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) is the established nationwide forum for C&D Recycling and is the only national trade association that promotes recycling construction and demolition materials. For more than 30 years, the CDRA has provided education, networking and a unified voice for recyclers of construction materials, including wood, concrete and aggregates, asphalt shingles, gypsum wallboard, metals and more.

Our members include regional recyclers, haulers of all sizes, national waste management companies, contractors, building products manufacturers, technology suppliers, public agencies, sustainability professionals and other stakeholders.

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2027 CDRA conference and tradeshow

The CDRA Conference & Tradeshow is the premier annual gathering for professionals across the construction and demolition (C&D) recycling industry, bringing together CDRA members and non-members to connect, learn and shape the future of recycling.

The event reflects the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association’s (CDRA) mission to advance the industry, influence the future of recycling and foster collaboration among leading recycling professionals, vendors and stakeholders to share knowledge and experience.

Join the conference for:

• Informative programming enabling you to stay ahead of the curve, with sessions focused on critical industry trends and topics.
• Unparalleled networking connecting you with executives, managers and decision-makers from across the C&D recycling sector.
• A dynamic exhibit hall featuring the latest equipment and services from industry-leading suppliers.

Learn more and register for the trade show today!

Join the CDRA

We are the only trade association that promotes recycling construction and demolition materials. We do this on two levels—by providing information to the marketplace and others allied to the industry’s needs and by promoting the needs of the C&D recyclers to lawmakers and regulators throughout the country.

Our members represent private sector businesses, public sector agencies and vendors to the market and come from various industries, including construction, demolition, waste management services, rock and building materials, road construction and more.

Join the CDRA today!

Featured speaker: Karen Edwards

The Roofing Contractor Perspective: Critical Stakeholders in Shingle Recycling

Wednesday, October 14 - 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Roofing distributors and contractors are the front line of shingle recovery. This panel brings them to the table to talk realities, opportunities and what it will take to scale.

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