
FOR WHAT PURPOSE WAS BAR ESTABLISHED?
To represent and protect the interests of companies that recover recyclables in Bulgaria.
To conduct an active dialogue with state institutions in defense of its members’ legal rights.
To assist companies in resolving legal, economic, financial, environmental, customs and other cases arising during their membership in the organization
One of the main activities of the Association to raise public awareness about:
The Bulgarian Recycling Association (BRA) is involved in the ecological and sustainable management of secondary raw materials in Bulgaria.
Our activity is aimed at assisting our members in the efficient and responsible implementation of their work processes.


BAR contributes to raising children’s awareness of environmental issues through interactive tools, campaigns and presentations.
As a member of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization, which is the national standardization authority in the Republic of Bulgaria, BAR participates in the technical committees for developing standards for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), end-of-life tires, etc.
BAR’s work also involves drafting recommendations to address the challenges in the waste management sector.
Analysis of the current state of the various materials for recycling and their management is also part of the daily work of the Association.
The Association participates in the development and coordination of legal and strategic planning documents at national level, including in relation to construction, domestic and other types of waste.
Latest News

The Bulgarian Recycling Association invites SMEs to participate in testing an innovative circular economy tool under the CircleMED project
Within the framework of the international project CircleMED, funded by the Interreg Euro-MED program, the Bulgarian Recycling Association (BAR) invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to…

Zdravko Bikov was unanimously elected Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Recycling Association /BAR/
Zdravko Bikov is a Bulgarian businessman and entrepreneur. He is the owner of Industrial Raw Materials Ltd., a leading company in the field of waste, recycling…

♻️ BAR Organises Civic Events on Circular Economy and Sustainable Future under the CircleMED Project
The Bulgarian Association for Recycling (BAR) invites citizens and representatives of civil society organisations to take part in a series of public events dedicated to the…

Borislav Malinov – Chairman of the Bulgarian Recycling Association took part in the Sofia Economic Forum V
Bulgarian Recycling Association participated in the fifth edition of the Sofia Economic Forum, organized by the Delphic Economic Forum, which took place on January 20, 2025,…




