Our new Circular Economy Market Report 2026 shows that in 2023−24 waste generation has reduced and recovery rates have risen compared to the previous year.
Around $3 billion worth of materials were reused, but $1.2 billion in materials still went to landfill, showing room for improvement and investment.
The 2026 report provides clearer visibility of Victoria’s resource recovery sector and market value trends, including new data on:
- commodity price analysis for key virgin and recovered materials
- social and environmental impacts of circular economy initiatives
- cross-sector links between waste streams, remanufacturing potential and market demand
- opportunities that reduce waste and support high-skill job creation.
The Circular Economy Market Report has become a primary resource for evidence-based policy, planning and investment decision-making across the sector to further the circular economy in Victoria.
Download the full report below.
Recycling Victoria’s merger with EPA
Produced by Recycling Victoria, the Circular Economy Market Report 2026 now forms part of suite of resources available from EPA following the merger of the 2 organisations.
The Circular Economy Market Report will now be released every 2 years to maintain transparency, data continuity and a strong evidence base for policy, investment and system planning.
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