Steve Bean

Steve Bean is the Municipal Recycling Advisor for the Northeast Resource Recovery Association. Steve has worked in the recycling field for over 12 years. He has 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 papermill 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.