Standards we hold ourselves to.

Maintain all required federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and certifications

Comply with environmental, safety, and transportation regulations applicable to waste hauling operations

Maintain required insurance coverage and bonding

Accurately report and pay all applicable taxes and fees

Conduct business honestly and transparently with customers, vendors, and fellow members

Honor contractual obligations and commitments

Refrain from fraudulent billing, misrepresentation of services, or deceptive business practices

Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information shared within IWA forums

Treat fellow members, vendors, and industry participants with respect and courtesy

Maintain professional conduct at all IWA meetings, events, and communications

Address business disputes through appropriate channels, not through harassment or intimidation

Focus IWA activities on industry advancement, not personal business conflicts

Refrain from abusive, threatening, or harassing behavior toward other members

Compete vigorously and independently in the marketplace

Refrain from discussing or coordinating prices, bids, customers, territories, or other competitively sensitive information with competitors

Not use IWA meetings or activities to facilitate anticompetitive agreements or conduct

Recognize that aggressive competition, including competitive pricing and customer acquisition, is expected and lawful