Waste Recycling Academy Queensland

About WRAQ

Queensland’s waste and recycling sector is specialist work. WRAQ provides the training to match: courses designed for the realities of the job, backed by the industry body that represents it.

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Waste Recycling Academy Queensland (WRAQ) is the training initiative of WRIQ — the Waste Recycling Industry of Queensland, the peak body representing 90+ organisations across the state’s waste and recycling sector.

WRIQ established WRAQ to address a long-standing gap: quality, industry-specific training that reflects how this sector actually works — designed by operators, for operators. Find out more about WRIQ →

Why choose us?

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Decades of expertise

Leverage our trainers’ decades of delivering top-notch learning in waste management and recycling to support your business.

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Future vision

All revenue from WRAQ’s specialised waste recycling training is reinvested into the industry.

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A true partner

Learn why partnering with WRAQ will benefit your business and your people, and build a healthy, profitable future.

Let WRAQ train your people and support your business

Our mission

For decades, waste recycling professionals have had to rely on construction certifications and courses that are often ill-suited to the day-to-day realities of a waste recycling operation.

Representing more than 90 Queensland-based waste recycling organisations of every size, WRIQ understands better than anyone how critical specialised training is to the people in our industry, and we are committed to making a difference.

Our goal is to empower people in every part of the waste recycling industry, including those who work at major landfills, transfer stations and resource recovery facilities (including advanced manufacturing).

Our board

Waste Recycling Academy Queensland is governed by Waste Recycling Industry Queensland (WRIQ). With a board that consists of wide representation across all areas of the waste recycling industry, our commitment to providing specialised training to support all waste recycling workers runs deep.

To learn more about the board of WRIQ, continue here →

Frequently asked questions

What makes WRAQ's training programmes unique?

WRAQ’s training programmes stand out because they’re focused on the waste recycling industry. We combine online learning with practical, on-site sessions, and our programmes are designed and delivered by experienced waste recycling instructors. Students gain practical skills with immediate application at work.

Are WRAQ's courses recognised in the industry?

Yes. As WRAQ graduates, your team’s skills and qualifications are recognised and valued across the industry.

Can I balance my team's training with daily work?

Absolutely. WRAQ offers a flexible learning model that combines online coursework with practical sessions that can be integrated into each team’s work schedule. This blended approach will minimise disruption and maximise the training.

What kind of support can I expect during my team's training?

At WRAQ, we provide a dedicated contact point for all your training-related questions. The online Learning Management System means each person can learn at their own pace and access resources when needed.

How do I enrol my team?

Visit our courses page, choose the course you’re interested in, and pre-enrol. We’ll be in touch with everything you need. If you have questions, the team is ready to help.