Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) is a non-profit, non-partisan interstate association based in Boston, MA. Comprised of state environment agency programs, NEWMOA focuses on addressing environmental challenges such as pollution prevention, toxics use reduction, sustainability, materials management, hazardous waste, solid waste, emergency response, waste site cleanup, and underground storage tanks. NEWMOA's mission is to provide a strategic forum for identifying and implementing innovative solutions to environmental problems through collaborative initiatives.

They promote pollution prevention, sustainability, and safer alternatives to toxic materials. Additionally, NEWMOA facilitates the management of hazardous and solid wastes, along with the cleanup of environmental contaminant releases. By promoting interstate coordination and fostering collaboration among member states, federal agencies, universities, and stakeholders, NEWMOA aims to support and strengthen state efforts, develop innovative strategies, and adjust to rapid technological changes.

They also engage with the regulated community and the public, ensuring that the organization is adequately resourced and sustainable. Looking ahead, NEWMOA's priorities include identifying and assessing emerging contaminants, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and building the technical capacity of programs. Ultimately, NEWMOA envisions a future where pollution is minimized, waste is managed sustainably, and the environment is protected for a better quality of life