Welcome Steve Bean, NRRA's New Municipal Recycling Advisor!

WELCOME STEVE BEAN, NRRA'S NEW MUNICIPAL RECYCLING ADVISOR!!!

Steve has worked in the recycling field for over a decade, building in-depth experience with cooperative marketing and technical assistance in recycling and waste reduction.

Steve starting his working career as a helicopter mechanic in the Marines serving both stateside and Okinawa Japan. He then worked 19 years in a paper mill serving in many capacities.

Prior to joining the NRRA, Steve worked at the Littleton Transfer Station since 2014. He worked his way to Lead Attendant in 2017 and then became manager in February of 2021. He was awarded the NRRA Rookie of the Year in 2021 and was awarded Recycler of the Year in 2024.

In his spare time Steve enjoys riding his Harley, fishing, hiking, and walking his 2 dogs Sammie and Luna. He resides in Bethlehem NH with his wife Pamela.

The Municipal Recycling Advisor (previously known as a Member Services Rep) provides technical assistance and education to NRRA member communities to increase residential recycling and decrease recycling contamination.

We are SO excited to have Steve join us and know he will bring new insight and ideas to our Municipal Member communities!!