NACRO provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, information and advice between member organisations; assisting them to continuously improve their recycling operations in order that they can provide optimal funding for their charitable aims in the community. NACRO has collective influence at a local, state and national level, when legislation affecting this industry is being drafted or reviewed.

NACRO advocates educating the community to donate goods responsibly to provide maximum profits for social welfare with minimum cost to the environment and the collection agency. It represents its members at a local, state and national level, when legislation affecting this industry is being drafted or reviewed. 

The registered objects of the association are as follows:

• To be the peak organisation for charitable recycling organisations in Australia
• To assist each member to provide maximum financial support from recycling operations for its charitable purposes
• To facilitate the activities of each State Council to attain the objects of the Association
• To enlist and encourage co-operation and support from the Federal Government; industries, corporations, trade unions and the community for
• the recycling operations of members and to assist State Councils in their contacts with state and local governments
• To promote the research and development of recycling operations and to facilitate the exchange of information, experiences and advice •
• between members
• To monitor and inform members of legal or political matters relating to the recycling operations of members.

NACRO is governed by a National Executive. Many issues are dictated by state legislation and thus specific state issues are managed by State Councils, details for which can be seen on the state chapter pages of this site.

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