The Australian Resources Recovery Council is the leading business advocate for Australia’s waste management and resource recovery sector. Our members provide Australians with a valuable source of renewable resources by collecting, managing and treating waste and recyclable materials, and making resources available to Government, communities and manufacturers for re-use in place of natural materials.

About ARRC

The Australian Resources Recovery Council is the leading business advocate for Australia’s waste management and resource recovery sector. Our members provide Australians with a valuable source of renewable resources by collecting, managing and treating waste and recyclable materials, and making resources available to Government, communities and manufacturers for re-use in place of natural materials.

Advocacy

The Council’s priorities include creating a strong market for recycled materials, recognising and rewarding businesses for avoiding carbon emissions, developing markets for alternate renewable fuel & energy sources such as biogas, fostering a competitive environment for recycled materials, and encouraging both public and private sector investment in the Australian recovered materials economy.

Resources

ARRC 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

MEDIA RELEASE: Wasted Opportunities for Recovering Resources

MEDIA RELEASE: Wasted Opportunities for Recovering Resources

This year, the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) is calling for governments and businesses to transform the way we look at waste in Australia, shifting focus on how it can be recovered into new and valuable resources for reuse. Every single...

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