29 - 30 October 2025 | MCEC, Melbourne
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Discover What’s Next in Waste, Recycling & Resource Recovery
Join thousands of industry professionals for two days of innovation, insights, and connections that matter
Waste Expo Australia is more than an exhibition, it's where the future of the sector is shaped.
Whether you are part of local government, a commercial operator, engineer, or sustainability lead, this free-to-attend event will connect you with the people, products, and ideas redefining how Australia manages waste.
Discover
Explore policy shifts, case studies and technology at our free-to-attend conference featuring expert speakers from across Australia and beyond.
Connect
Meet local councils, private contractors, innovators and regulators. Grow your network and forge relationships that move your projects forward.
Take Action
See the latest equipment, systems and services first-hand across over 100+ leading exhibitors from organics to infrastructure.
Who Should Attend
Waste Expo Australia welcomes professionals looking to stay ahead of the evolving waste and resource recovery landscape. Whether you're involved in policy, operations, or innovation, you’ll gain insights and make connections that directly benefit your work.
Key attendee roles include:
- Council officers and local government planners
- Environmental consultants and engineers
- Procurement and sustainability managers
- Academics and researchers
- Circular economy leaders
What's New
Co-located with ecologiQ’s Greener Infrastructure Conference, your brand will gain added exposure to project leaders shaping sustainable infrastructure.
VWMA Breakfast
The VWMA Breakfast returned for its second year at Waste Expo, launching Day 1 with high-level networking and industry insights, proudly hosted and sponsored by VWMA.
Zero Waste Café
We introduced a Zero Waste Café for the first time, leading by example and showcasing sustainability initiatives that support our journey toward net zero waste.
This is the only event that truly brings government and industry together. I walked away with actionable insights and a list of suppliers I wouldn’t have found otherwise.
Operations Manager, VIC Council
Plan Your Visit
Location: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dates: 29 - 30 October, 2025
Registration: Free for all trade professionals