MassRecycle advances sustainable materials management by bringing together municipalities, institutions, and businesses. Through education, connection, and advocacy, we help stakeholders take practical, climate-focused action that strengthens recycling and supports a circular economy.
Letter from the MassRecycle President
Welcome to the MassRecycle website. Whether this is your first visit or you’re returning as a familiar friend, we’re glad to have you join our community dedicated to recycling and sustainability across Massachusetts.
I joined the MassRecycle Board in 2023 and became President in the summer of 2025. I’m excited to work with our members to expand and improve sustainable materials management across the state. Under the exceptional leadership of Gretchen Carey (President, 2018–2025), Waneta Trabert (Vice President, 2018–2025), and our dedicated Board, MassRecycle has grown into a strong, collaborative organization. Our Board includes waste industry professionals, municipal recycling coordinators, higher education sustainability leaders, and recycling educators, all bringing valuable expertise to our mission.
In 2025, we welcomed Abbey Massaro as part-time Executive Director, joined by part-time staff Jessica Wozniak, Alex Liteplo, and Marissa Fugardi, who are doing an outstanding job advancing MassRecycle’s goals.
We are tackling the many challenges facing sustainable materials management programs and businesses in Massachusetts, including rising recycling costs, the need to reduce wasted food, shrinking disposal capacity, public confusion about recycling, workforce capacity, and growing misinformation in the media. MassRecycle responds through educational, advocacy, and networking initiatives, supporting municipal and institutional coordinators, countering misinformation, advocating for Extended Producer Responsibility programs, and welcoming the next generation of professionals into the solid waste industry.
Our services have expanded in recent years. We host an annual spring conference with exhibitors, nationally recognized presenters, and networking opportunities. In the fall, we bring the community together for a social and awards ceremony. We also offer podcasts, tours, and initiatives like the Massachusetts Product Stewardship Council (PSC) and the MassRecycle Campus Collaborative (MRCC), connecting coordinators across the state to strengthen programs. In 2024, we issued an Action Plan linking materials management to climate change, and we are actively implementing many of its initiatives.
We are passionate about our community, waste reduction, recycling, and protecting our planet. Join us in creating a more sustainable and healthier Massachusetts!
Best Regards,
Terri Goldberg