With just under three weeks until Waste Expo Australia 2025, exhibition spaces are sold out and final registrations are being taken for the nation’s largest gathering of waste management professionals.
The two-day event on 29-30 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is shaping up to be exceptional, with over 3,000 attendees expected across the free exhibition and summit.
This year’s exhibition features over 140 suppliers showcasing waste management products and services, while the Summit program provides thought-provoking conversation and learnings with 45+ sessions across three streams. For the first time, Waste Expo Australia will co-locate with the ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference, creating exciting opportunities for attendees.
This strategic partnership bridges the gap between resource recovery and sustainable infrastructure, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. ecologiQ will have a dedicated area on the expo floor, as well as a paid-to-attend conference.
Focusing on the latest in waste management and recycling products and technologies, Waste Expo Australia 2025 operates under the tagline “Advancing Towards Sustainable Resource Recovery.” As Australia’s largest gathering of waste management professionals, the event brings together leaders from waste, recycling, resource recovery, and sustainability sectors, with the addition of the ecologiQ conference drawing in infrastructure and building professionals.
Thanks to continued focus from government and corporate investment, the case for sustainability has never been stronger in Australia. From minimising waste generation to promoting reuse and recycling, reducing landfill, and fostering a circular economy, the opportunities and expansion facing the industry are significant.
Waste Expo Australia provides a dedicated space to engage directly with key government agencies on the expo floor. Featuring EPA Victoria, Sustainability Victoria and Recycling Victoria, the Government Lounge is a key destination for professional development, sourcing and networking for the waste management and recovery industry.
The 2025 Summit will feature over 110 speakers from across academia and industry, covering key streams including circular economy, government policy, alternative waste technologies, and resource recovery innovations.
With 45+ sessions planned, the Summit provides a platform for thought leadership and progress within the sector. From a keynote with international flavour by the Danish Ambassador, to representatives from several state EPAs discussing regulation, the speakers at the Summit are compelling.
Large businesses right through to small businesses are represented in the exhibition, with exhibitors including Bucher Municipal, Toro Waste Equipment, AGL, and Vortair – all sharing a focus on transforming the waste industry.
From equipment manufacturers to software solutions, visitors can explore cutting-edge products and services designed to improve efficiency and boost productivity in a commercially sustainable way.
Vortair is proud to be exhibiting at Waste Expo 2025, presenting its patented, Australian-designed and manufactured autogenous grinding technology.
Built for industry, Vortair makes the economics of waste disposal viable by cutting processing costs and converting waste into profitable, high-value products, while also delivering new processing technologies for minerals. With sustainability and circularity at its core, the technology minimises emissions and protects the environment.
“Vortair proves that Australian engineering can make waste management commercially viable,” said CEO Jeff Lang. “Our patented technology helps industry reduce costs, generate new revenues, and achieve sustainability without compromise.”
Transforming waste into a valuable resource is a key focus for many exhibitors this year. AGL will showcase its innovative approach to converting waste streams into bioenergy and renewable gas. As AGL’s Brendan Weinert highlights, the circular economy presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to decarbonise.
“By rethinking waste, businesses can turn a challenge into a pathway for emissions reduction and cost savings. Our bioenergy solutions enable customers to convert organic waste, such as food scraps into renewable energy, supporting their decarbonisation journey and delivering tangible financial benefits compared to traditional disposal.”
Waste Expo Australia’s exhibition and conference are free to attend, with registration still open online. There is also a VIP ticket option available, including catering and access to recordings of conference presentations.
With exhibition spaces sold out and record attendance expected, Waste Expo Australia 2025 is shaping up to be the industry’s must-attend event of the year. Register online ahead of the conference to avoid queueing on the day, by visiting wasteexpoaustralia.com.au.
