Rubbermaid Signs Partnership Deal with Recycling Organization of North America

Rubbermaid Commercial Products, based in Winchester, Va., has signed a charter partnership agreement with the Recycling Organizations of North America (RONA). Rubbermaid also established a procurement relationship with major North American distributors that will provide RONA affiliates with discounts on its product line

A procurement platform has been created on the RONA website that allows RONA affiliates and members of their organizations to “shop” for more than 400 discounted Rubbermaid products.

In a release announcing the deal, John Frederick, RONA’s founding board member, says, “As part of RONA's philosophical approach to be as inclusive as possible, our leadership hopes to engage as many sponsors and partners as possible. We believe that such partnerships will be wins for RONA, for RONA's organizational members and the sponsors for which business will be generated.”

“Rubbermaid commercial products can assist RONA members and their affiliates with their goals of sustaining and enhancing recycling and waste across North America,” says Corey Rodriguez, National Segment Manager - Property Management & Institutional for Rubbermaid Commercial Products. “We are proud to be the first commercial-sector sponsor with RONA and share their common goal of recycling and waste reduction in North America.”

In addition to the discount program, Rubbermaid has started working through RONA’s university group to pilot several new programs at colleges and other institutions. 

The two groups also are jointly working on take-back programs for used containers, better container design and production, and best management practices to share.

“We are excited see this high level of collaboration among Rubbermaid Commercial Products and local government, higher education and other institutions,” says Marjorie Griek, RONA board member. “This partnership also holds great potential for other RONA affiliates seeking superior collection equipment and proven operational experience.”

For more information about this purchasing system and other aspects of the partnership visit http://recyclingorganizations.org/.