Region. Recycling industry consolidation

John Lawson, president, of the Australian Council of Recyclers, an employee of Global Renewables, which recycles rubbish materials at Eastern Creek, said the industry was preparing for the economic downturn to continue this year, which could result in consolidation within the industry. Mike Ritchie, NSW president, of the Waste Management Association of Australia, said in The Australia Financial Review, that the sharp fall in prices was hurting the bottom line of all recycling companies, especially small operators. Mr Ritchie works for Sita Environmental Solutions which has facilities at Wetherill Park and Kemps Creek.