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Independent haulers are hard to reach. Unless you're already in the room.

IWA's affiliate program connects equipment manufacturers, insurance providers, fleet service companies, and other vendors with independent waste operators through a community they already trust.

Affiliate membership starts at $250/year.

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A market segment most vendors can't get to.

Independent waste haulers are a significant part of the solid waste industry. They buy trucks, bodies, containers, insurance, software, fuel, and financing. They need the same services large fleets do.

They buy from people they know, people they've met, and people other haulers vouch for.

IWA is where those relationships start.

How this works.

Presence at regional hauler events.

IWA events are built for independent operators. Equipment demos, vendor showcases, educational sessions. Your company gets in front of the people who actually make purchasing decisions for their operations. Not a procurement department. The owner.

Listing in the IWA affiliate directory.

Members see your company, what you offer, and how to reach you. This is a curated directory of companies that chose to support the independent hauler community, not a pay-per-click ad board.

Visibility across IWA communications.

Recognition in member communications, event materials, and digital channels. Your participation in IWA signals that you understand and value the independent operator market.

Sponsorship opportunities.

Event sponsorships and program partnerships are available for affiliates who want deeper involvement. These are structured around IWA's programming, not generic logo placement.

A seat at the table.

Affiliate members are held to the same Code of Conduct as hauler members. Quality, integrity, professionalism. That standard protects you as much as it protects the haulers. When a member finds you through IWA, there's already an implied level of trust.

Ready to be in the room?

Apply for Affiliate Membership

Starts at $250/year. Event sponsorship also available.

This is for companies that serve independent operators.

Equipment manufacturers Truck & body builders Insurance providers Fleet software GPS & telematics Fuel suppliers Financing & leasing Safety equipment Compliance consulting

If your business serves the solid waste and recycling industry and you want a direct, trusted relationship with independent haulers, this program will help you do just that.

If you're looking for a mailing list or a one-time sponsorship, this probably isn't the right fit. IWA affiliate membership is a relationship with a community, not a transaction.

Affiliate membership starts at $250/year.

All affiliate members receive directory listing, event access, and community visibility. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Same standards. Same accountability.

IWA affiliate members agree to a Code of Conduct that covers quality, integrity, professionalism, and ethical business practices. We hold our vendor partners to the same expectations we hold our hauler members.

That's not a formality. It's what keeps IWA a community worth being part of, for haulers and affiliates alike.

What types of companies can become affiliates? +

Equipment manufacturers and dealers, insurance providers, truck and body builders, fleet software companies, fuel suppliers, financing companies, safety equipment suppliers, consulting firms, and other service providers that support independent waste and recycling operators.

How is this different from sponsoring a trade show? +

Trade show sponsorships give you a booth for a weekend. IWA affiliate membership gives you ongoing visibility within a professional community that meets regularly, communicates between events, and has a shared identity. The relationships you build here carry forward.

How do hauler members find affiliate partners? +

Through the IWA affiliate directory on our website, at regional events, and through IWA member communications. Affiliate visibility is built into the community experience, not bolted on.

Is there a vetting process? +

All affiliate members agree to IWA's Code of Conduct, which covers quality, integrity, professionalism, and ethical business practices. Those standards are enforced by the Board. Our hauler members trust what comes through IWA, and we take that seriously.

Can affiliates attend hauler events? +

Yes. Affiliate members have access to IWA regional events. Event formats include vendor showcases specifically designed for affiliates to demonstrate products and services to attending haulers.

I'm a hauler, not a vendor. Am I on the right page? +

Hauler membership starts at $100/year and covers training, safety resources, events, and community access. Learn about hauler membership

The independent hauler market isn't hard to serve. It's hard to find.

IWA affiliate membership puts your company in front of the owners and operators who make buying decisions for their businesses, inside a community they already trust. That access starts at $250/year.

If you want to be in the room where independent haulers are, this is how you get there.

Questions first? We're happy to talk.