Antitrust Policy
It is the policy of the Washington Refuse & Recycling Association (WRRA) to comply strictly with antitrust laws. WRRA will not knowingly permit discussions of individual company non-regulated prices or the related types of sensitive information listed below. Statistical reporting by the WRRA is for clearly defined and stated permissible purposes, not to restrain competition. Participation will always be voluntary, and the statistics will relate to past transactions and be reported in the aggregate. The development of any guidelines or standards in which the WRRA participates will be open to wide participation by affected
parties and adherence to the guidelines or standards will be strictly voluntary. In conducting any collective research or discussions, the WRRA will take care to avoid any anti-competitive aspects.
It is the WRRA’s policy that its staff is well versed in antitrust matters. All members must be aware of potential antitrust problems, and it is everyone’s responsibility at WRRA to see that improper subjects are not discussed or considered. Fundamental antitrust principles are, as a practice, included in written form in regular WRRA meetings of its Board of Directors, along with best practices for ensuring adherence to antitrust laws.