Since 2003, Tony has worked hard to shape the business of WCRA and turn it into a successful business entity that is well supported by its Members, Sponsors and highly respected by all Stakeholders. It is worth noting that WCRA Members represent an estimated 95% of the available commercial waste and recycling collection vehicles in NSW. Wherever a Council contracts’ out its waste and / or recycling collection service it does so to a Member of WCRA.

Originally trained in architecture, Lee has worked in the field of waste management and recycling since 1987. In that time he has been responsible for a number of industry-changing developments in Australia and New Zealand. Lee has undertaken many study tours of waste management and materials recovery systems in Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and Oceania and has attended and presented at numerous local and international industry workshops, conferences and symposia. Over the past 30 years Lee has worked for Waste Management Inc, Veolia Environmental Services, Visy Recycling and in private consultancy. He is highly regarded as an expert in waste collection, recovery, sorting, processing and disposal systems and strategies - and in the public management of issues relating to developments and the proponent’s reputation.