A word from the General Managers
This year, Resource Recovery Australia (RRA) celebrated major milestones while navigating change across our network. From expanding into new regions to achieving international certification, FY25 was a year of growth, impact and opportunity – driven by the dedication of our people and the strength of our partnerships with councils across Australia.
In FY25, our team worked incredibly hard across 15 sites to deliver on the priorities we set with our council partners. Together, we diverted more than 12,000 tonnes of waste from landfill and welcomed over 140,000 customers to our Reviva Reuse Shops, where choosing second-hand is becoming part of a growing culture of reuse.
Through our #WASTE2WAGES model, we continued to create jobs for people who need them most. We provided 209 employment opportunities, with 68% of our team members facing barriers to work and 20% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. Alongside this, we delivered 4,069 training and development outcomes – a 46% increase on last year – equipping people with the skills and confidence to step into long-term employment.
These results reflect a growing culture of inclusion and opportunity within our workforce and communities.
Our Impact FY25
RESOURCE RECOVERY AUSTRALIA209
job opportunities
4,069
training & development outcomes
12,252
tonnes of waste diverted from landfill
Our Impact FY25
RESOURCE RECOVERY AUSTRALIA209
job opportunities
4.069
training & development outcomes
12,252
tonnes of waste diverted from landfill
We were proud to take over the operation of the Gracemere Waste Facility, increasing our footprint in Rockhampton. We also expanded into the Northern Territory with the opening of Reviva Darwin, which in its first six months welcomed over 15,000 customers, diverted 159 tonnes from landfill and created eight local jobs. It’s a strong start that shows the value social enterprise can bring when we embed ourselves in local communities.
Meanwhile, our Mobile Community Recycling Service (MCRS) completed more than 7,000 collections, safely handling problem waste from households across Cumberland, Blacktown and Parramatta. This growth shows how trusted and valued the service has become in making recycling simple and accessible.
This year also saw a major milestone in operational excellence, with RRA achieving certification under three globally recognised ISO standards: Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001:2018), Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2016) and Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015). This achievement signals to our council partners, customers and communities that social enterprise can – and should – deliver to the highest professional standards.
Thank you to our councils, partners, communities and the RRA team for walking alongside us. Together, we are building a more sustainable, inclusive future – one where waste is transformed into wages, opportunities and stronger communities.
RRA GENERAL MANAGER
Matt Curtis
RRA DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER
