Waste management and resource recovery is essential to protecting human health and the environment, while contributing significantly to the Australian economy including keeping materials in the economy and out of the environment.
About NWRIC
The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) is a business council representing all aspects of the sector including major landfills, transfer stations, resource recovery facilities (including advanced manufacturing), firming power facilities, collection services and secondary reprocessing operations.
Advocacy
NWRIC works to advance Australia’s waste and resource recovery industry. Key to this mission is a commitment to high standards in regard to policy development, industry representation and transparency.
Resources
NWRIC members directly employ more than 15,000 Australians, across more than 600 specialty industry prized assets. The Councils state-based affiliate organisations, represent more than 500 additional businesses including international and national companies but importantly, small to medium family-based businesses.
Latest News
NWRIC Submission into Reform Option for ACCU Scheme Landfill Gas Methods
The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (Council) has made a submission in response to the Department’s Options Paper on reform options to the ACCU Scheme Landfill Gas Methods. Click here to download the submission Click here to access the Reform...
NWRIC feedback to the Landfill Gas Method Reform
The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council is assessing the proposed Landfill Gas Method Reforms but has identified significant concerns that cannot be supported by industry. Click here to download the NWRIC Summary Document
NWRIC response to Senate Environment and Communication References Committee, Inquiry into waste reduction and recycling policies
The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (Council) submitted this response to the Senate Environment and Communication References Committee Inquiry into waste reduction and recycling policies, Click here to download the submission