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The Australian waste and resource recovery industry contributes $4.8b directly to the economy. The industry generated $16 billion in revenue in 2018-19, creating an additional $34 billion across the economy, leading to a total revenue impact of $50 billion. It supports an estimated 106,500 jobs - 36,000 directly and 70,500 indirectly. The waste export bans and government initiatives to boost domestic recycling are expected to generate an additional 1,900 jobs, $3.6 billion in turnover and $1.5 billion to GDP over the next 20 years .
Industry Reports
From Waste to Value - The Australian Waste & Resource Recovery Industry - 2020 - prepared by NWRIC
ABS National Waste Account - 2020
National Waste Reports - Department of Agriculture, Water & Environment
Headline economic value for waste and materials efficiency in Australia - 2017 - produced by Centre International Economics
The Inside Waste Industry Reports
- Chapter 1: Volume & Values (available now as a downloadable electronic report)
- Chapter 2: Policy & Regulation (available now as a downloadable electronic report)
- Chapter 3: Local Government (available now as a downloadable electronic report)
- Chapter 4: Performance & Infrastructure (coming soon)
Government Policies
Commonwealth
NSW
Western Australia
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030
Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy Action Plan 2030
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Waste Management Strategy for the Northern Territory 2015 - 2022