Australia's waste and recycling industry comprises more than 5000 businesses contributing $4.8 billion per annum directly to the economy. Over the past 5 years the industry's value grew by 17% outperforming all other utlilities. Total revenue generated by the sector was $16 billion and flow on effects added another $ 34 billion.With so much attention now focussed on the sector by legistlators , regulators as well our elected representatives a timely economic report of the sectors contribution has just been published.

The Garbologist unwraps with Rose Read CEO of the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) Councils Waste to Value Report providing for the first time the industrys economic contribution, its importance and vital statistics relevant to all stakeholders