Who we are...

The North East Biosolids and Residuals Association (NEBRA) is the only non-profit organization in the Northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada solely dedicated to understanding and facilitating the recycling - beneficial use - of biosolids and other residuals as fertilizers, soil amendments, and sources of energy. Look to NEBRA for science-based, technical information.

NEBRA's membership includes individuals and organizations from the six New England states and eastern Canada, including wastewater treatment facility staff, farmers, environmentalists, compost operators, biosolids recyclers, and others involved with biosolids and other residuals.

NEBRA welcomes membership and information requests from anyone.

NEBRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, registered in New Hampshire, serving the public interest.  NEBRA was formed as the "New England Biosolids and Residuals Association" on December 22, 1997 and applied for exempt status in 1998. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) granted exempt status in a letter dated May 12, 1999.  NEBRA's name was changed to "North East Biosolids and Residuals Association" on November 15, 2006, and was recognized as such by the State of New Hampshire on May 19, 2008 and by the IRS on October 7, 2008.  These documents and supporting information are available for public inspection during normal business hours.

NEBRA coordinates with other regional organizations in the field of wastewater treatment and biosolids/residuals recycling, including the New England Water Environment Association and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission. NEBRA is an active and effective participant in the National Biosolids Partnership and is widely recognized as the resource for biosolids/residuals information in New England and eastern Canada.

NEBRA Annual Reports detailing accomplishments, management, and finances - and NEBRA's annual IRS Form 990 financial filing - are available for public inspection during normal business hours.