NWRA Women’s Council expands scholarship partnership with Detachable Container Association

The Arlington, Virginia-based National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Women’s Council has announced the continuation and expansion of its partnership with the Detachable Container Association (DCA), Charlottesville, Virginia.

In a show of support for the future leaders of the recycling and waste industry, DCA has doubled its scholarship commitment, allowing the Women’s Council Scholarship Program to offer two DCA-funded scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $7,500 and can be used for the 2025-2026 academic year.

“We are thrilled to strengthen our collaboration with the Detachable Container Association,” says Kerri Mead-Bell, president of the NWRA Women’s Council and president of Anchor Disposal. “DCA’s increased support allows us to provide even more opportunities for the next generation of industry professionals, furthering our commitment to education and professional development.”

In 2021, DCA’s Board of Directors established the Mickey & Ellen Flood Scholarship, which aims to benefit NWRA member company employees and their dependents through the NWRA Women’s Council Scholarship, which is designed to support students pursuing a career in the recycling and waste industry or related fields, as well as existing industry workers seeking to further their career.

The scholarship is funded through donations from DCA and NWRA members, and is granted annually by the NWRA Women’s Council through a fund within DCA, a nonprofit organization.

“NWRA’s Women’s Council is committed to creating a positive networking environment for all women in the recycling and waste industry, supporting professional development for NWRA membership through scholarships and committing to giving back to the industry annually via its Women in Waste initiative,” NWRA President and CEO Michael E. Hoffman says.

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The application period for the 2025-2026 scholarships will open in November. Eligible students are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to receive financial assistance for their studies.

“The Detachable Container Association is proud to partner with the NWRA Women’s Council and invest in the future of our industry,” DCA President Stephen Smith says. “By doubling our scholarship commitment, we hope to inspire and support more students as they embark on their educational journeys.”

More information about the NWRA Women’s Council can be found here.