About Us
Global standards, testing, and certification for waste recovery and energy machinery.
The International Waste Resource Recovery and Energy Council (IWRREC) is an independent organization dedicated to developing international standards, testing protocols, and certification frameworks for machinery used in waste resource recovery and energy industries.
From sorting and shredding equipment to anaerobic digesters, gas upgrading systems, and waste-to-energy conversion units, IWRREC defines the performance, safety, and compliance criteria that manufacturers and operators rely on worldwide.
Through our global network of accredited laboratory partners, IWRREC enables manufacturers from every region to have their equipment independently tested, verified against international standards, and certified for use in waste recovery and energy applications.
Our Mission
To develop international standards and operate a global network of accredited laboratories that test, verify, and certify machinery for waste resource recovery and energy industries, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance worldwide.
Our Vision
To be the globally recognized authority for waste recovery and energy machinery standards, where every certified piece of equipment has been independently tested and verified through our accredited laboratory network.
The waste resource recovery and energy sectors depend on complex machinery — from material handling and separation systems to biological treatment reactors and power generation equipment. Without harmonized standards and independent verification, manufacturers face fragmented requirements, operators cannot compare equipment performance, and regulators lack trusted benchmarks.
IWRREC was established to provide a single, internationally recognized framework for machinery standards, testing, certification, and compliance. Our accredited laboratory partners conduct rigorous performance testing and compliance verification, giving manufacturers, operators, and regulators confidence in equipment quality.
By connecting manufacturers with authorized testing laboratories around the world, IWRREC makes certification accessible regardless of geography — helping equipment enter global markets with credentials that procurement bodies, insurers, and regulators trust.
Accredited Laboratory Partners
IWRREC maintains a worldwide network of 100+ accredited laboratory partners authorized to test waste recovery and energy machinery, verify compliance with international standards, and issue the official IWRREC certificate. Manufacturers from any country can submit equipment to their nearest authorized laboratory for testing and certification.
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Full-capability testing for sorting, digestion, gas upgrading, and WtE equipment
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High-volume testing for material handling, biological treatment, and energy conversion machinery
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Certification testing for industrial recovery equipment and emissions control systems
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Regional laboratories supporting municipal and agricultural waste processing equipment
Certification Pathway
Manufacturers worldwide follow the same transparent process to obtain IWRREC certification through accredited laboratory partners.
Manufacturer identifies the applicable IWRREC standard and submits a certification application with equipment specifications.
IWRREC assigns an accredited laboratory partner based on equipment type, testing requirements, and manufacturer location.
The authorized laboratory conducts rigorous testing — performance benchmarks, safety verification, and emissions compliance.
Upon successful verification, IWRREC certification is issued and the equipment is listed in the public certification registry.
For Manufacturers
IWRREC certification is recognized by procurement bodies, regulators, and operators worldwide, opening doors to international markets.
Third-party testing by accredited laboratories provides objective proof of performance, safety, and standards compliance.
With 100+ laboratories across six continents, manufacturers can test equipment near their production facilities without shipping overseas.
Certified equipment meets harmonized international standards, simplifying regulatory approvals and tender submissions.
Get involved
Manufacturers worldwide can have their machinery tested and certified through our accredited laboratory partners. Contact us to start your certification application.
