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MEMBERS

The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) is the only global recycling industry federation representing more than 30,000 companies around the globe, with a direct membership of over 1,000 companies and 37 national associations from 72 countries. BIR members are world leaders in the supply of raw materials and a key pillar for sustainable economic development.
Together, they create an international forum for industrial exchange and business contacts. They provide their expertise to other industrial sectors and political groups to promote recycling.

Membership meeting

MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Over 1,000 commercial companies

  • 37 national associations

  • 72 countries

  • 48% of members outside of the European Continent

MEMBERSHIP SPREAD

  • Western Europe

  • Russia & Eastern Europe

  • Asia

  • Central & South America

  • Turkey & Middle-East

  • Australia & Pacific Rim

  • Africa

  • North America

Membership spread in percent

SERVICES

BIR MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES

  • Full Membership directory
  • Bi-annual conventions
  • Legislation updates

  • Unique global business network
  • Legal advice
  • Market information / statistics

BIR membership offers a vast array of advantages to any recycling company or federation.

Business and Networking Opportunities

As the world’s only global recycling industry organisation, BIR offers unique opportunities to develop international business contacts. Joining BIR grants access to its Members Directory, an essential networking and information tool featuring details about potential suppliers and customers in more than 70 countries across the world.

BIR organises two international conventions each year. These events usually draw close to a thousand business leaders in the recycling industry who come to establish new contacts and trade. The latest technology and market developments are also presented.

Expert Knowledge and Up-to-date Market Information

With contributions from its members, BIR regularly publishes information on the most recent market updates and news on commercial and environmental regulation. BIR also organises workshops, machine and equipment exhibitions, as well as technical round-tables throughout the year with international industry experts.

Influential Position with Decision Makers and Key Industry Players

BIR’s extensive network has become an influential source of information for public authorities, the media, scientists, academics and other industry sectors. Representing its members' interests, BIR maintains contact with other international bodies (UN, OECD, EU), advising them on the formulation of appropriate legislation and the promotion of a more competitive recycling industry.

CURRENT MEMBERS

BIR membership offers unique opportunities to develop international business contacts. The BIR membership directory and the organisation’s half-yearly conventions provide access to a powerful business network of national associations and commercial companies in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Complete contact details of BIR member companies and national associations can be found in the BIR Membership Directory, also available in hard copy and in electronic format.

In order to have access to the complete details of BIR members you must become a member.

LIST OF NATIONAL MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS

ANIR - ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE LA INDUSTRIA DEL RECICLAJE AG

ASSOFERMET

BACT - BULGARIAN ASSOCIATION OF CIRCULAR TEXTILES

BMR - BUREAU OF MIDDLE EAST RECYCLING L.L.C.

BMRA - BRITISH METALS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION

BVSE - BUND. SEKUNDÄRROHSTOFFE

CAMU - CHINA ASSOCIATION OF METAL SCRAP UTILIZATION

CARI - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF RECYCLING INDUSTRIES

CMRA - CHINA NONFERROUS METALS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION RECYCLING METAL BRANCH

DWMA - DUTCH WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

FEDERREC

FER - FEDERACION ESPAÑOLA DE LA RECUPERACION

GREMI DE RECUPERACIO DE CATALUNYA

GRUPO EMPRESARIAL DE RECICLAJE

HOSZ - HUNGARIAN WASTE MANAGEMENT FEDERATION

IGMNIR - ECONOMIC CHAMBER OF NON-FERROUS METALS AND RECYCLING

INESFA - BRAZILIAN ASSOCIATION OF IRON AND STEEL SCRAP COMPANIES

INLAND IMPORTERS & CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION

IPHGZ - SCRAP ECONOMY CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE

JISRI - JAPAN IRON & STEEL RECYCLING INSTITUTE

MALAYSIA NON-FERROUS METALS ASSOCIATION

MALAYSIAN RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION

MRA - METAL RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

MRAI - MATERIAL RECYCLING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

NZ ASSOCIATION OF METAL RECYCLERS, INC

PAKISTAN FERROUS NON FERROUS METALS ASSOCIATION

PAPER RECYCLING INDUSTRIALISTS ASSOCIATION (AGED)

RECYCLING EUROPE

REMA - RECYCLED MATERIALS ASSOCIATION

REMAT - ORGANIZATIA PATRONALA SI PROFESIONALA

REPACAR

SVENSKA JäRN- OCH METALLSKROTHANDLAREFöRENINGEN

TEXTILE RECYCLING ASSOCIATION

THE RECYCLING ASSOCIATION

UNIRIMA