About Us

The Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) is a not-for-profit, non-political membership organisation for micro, small and medium sized resource management companies operating in Scotland.

Our membership is growing and we are actively representing and supporting companies who are operating across the length and breadth of Scotland.

We aim to ensure our members are well informed and that priority issues, risks, and opportunities are communicated, and represented effectively to Government, its various agencies, the commercial sector and the public.

The RMAS is open to all micro, small and medium sized enterprises operating in the Waste and Reprocessing Sector in Scotland, or larger companies with a wider portfolio but with waste and reprocessing activities of a similar scale.

Affiliate memberships are available to suppliers of waste and recycling machinery, equipment and services; specialist providers of services and support to members; and academic institutions.

Our Priorities

Representation

Knowledge Exchange

Representation

We facilitate dialogue and understanding with Scottish Government and regulators on compliance and policy implementation, including participating in parliamentary committees.

Engagement

Knowledge Exchange

Representation

We engage with key stakeholders on relevant issues. Regular meetings will be used to improve shared understanding and knowledge exchange, and identify opportunities such as joint representation activities.

Knowledge Exchange

We engage with members to provide technical signposting, best practice, technical guidance and information on key priority themes. This will include the provision and coordination of access to specialist advisors and training.

Consultation

Knowledge Exchange

We collate member opinions and respond to consultations.

Networking

Consultation

Networking

We provide networking opportunities to support shared understanding, knowledge exchange, policy impacts, collaborative partnerships and commercial opportunities.

Innovation

Consultation

Networking

We ensure the sector is fully supported and encouraged to develop new systems, processes and business opportunities by supporting innovation networks and signposting research and development grant opportunities.