The community waste sector has as strong history of networking which has strengthened the sector and provides an excellent way to share innovative ideas and knowledge. In addition to the Community Recycling Network UK there are national, regional and material and activity specific networks representing and supporting community waste organisations. These networks provide various levels of support and representation to their member organisations.

CRN UK, London CRN, FRN and CCN have formed a Community Interest Company to build upon these close ties between their networks. REalliance CIC has been created to benefit all the networks and all their members.

Material Specific Networks

These networks are designed to meet the specific needs of groups dealing in these items or materials. They can also provide some guidance on setting up groups within their specialism.

Furniture Re-use Network

Community Composting Network

National Community Wood Recycling Project

Community Re-paint

Federation of Scrapstores (in development)

National and Regional Network

These networks provide a platform for closer cooperation and partnership between local groups and their local authorities. They may have material or area sub groups within them. The activity and projects vary between networks.

Cylch (CRN Wales)

Community Resources Network for Scotland (CRNS)

London Community Resource Network (LCRN)

Community Waste Network East of England

Community Waste Network Yorkshire and Humber

North West Community Waste Network

Local Networks

Shropshire Community Recycling Network

Lancashire Community Recycling Network

Devon Community Recycling Network

Devon Community Composting Network

Cambridge Community Reuse and Recycling Network (CCORRN)

Essex Community Reuse and Recycling Network (ECORRN)