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Responsible Entity Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan

Responsible entities must prepare a Responsible Entity Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plan (RERCC Plan) and submit this to the Head, Recycling Victoria by 30 September each year.

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Responsible Entity Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plans (RERCC Plan) are required under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021(CE Act). They must consider the Circular Economy Risk, Consequence and Contingency (CERCC) Plan and be accompanied by a Statement of Assurance.

The purpose of a RERCC Plan is to:

How to prepare a RERRC Plan and Statement of Assurance

The Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) (Risk, Consequence and Contingency Plans and Other Matters) Regulations 2023(CE RCCP Regulations) details the information that must be included in a RERCC Plan.

Responsible entities should refer to Regulation 12 for the minimum requirements.

Recycling Victoria has prepared an optional template to assist responsible entities with preparing their RERCC Plan and Statement of Assurance. The template addresses the relevant requirements from the CE Act and CE RCCP Regulations and will help responsible entities to meet their reporting obligations.

To receive a copy of the optional template, please contact Recycling Victoria by emailing RVResponsible.Entity@deeca.vic.gov.au.

Responsible entities may choose to develop their own RERCC Plan and Statement of Assurance, provided all relevant requirements from the CE Act and CE RCCP Regulations are met.

How to submit a RERRC Plan and Statement of Assurance

Responsible entities are required to email their RERCC Plan and Statement of Assurance to RVResponsible.Entity@deeca.vic.gov.au by 11:59pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Complying with a RERCC Plan

Once a RERCC Plan is submitted, responsible entities are required to comply with and monitor implementation of their plan.

If a responsible entity becomes aware they are unable to comply with any part of their RERCC Plan, they must notify Recycling Victoria as soon as reasonably practicable via email at RVResponsible.Entity@deeca.vic.gov.au or call 136 186.

Penalties can be applied under Sections 74D and 74H of the CE Act for non-compliance with RERCC Plans and requirements to notify.

Support for responsible entities

Recycling Victoria is available to support responsible entities with meeting their regulatory obligations. To speak with someone in our team, please email RVResponsible.Entity@deeca.vic.gov.au or call 136 186.

Information privacy and security

Recycling Victoria will store and manage information provided by responsible entities, perVictorian Government guidelines for information and asset security.

Exemptions

Responsible entities may apply for exemptions from certain provisions in the regulations, regarding the content of their RERCC Plan, but not from requirements under the CE Act.

Exemptions cannot be granted for complying with the in-force CERCC Plan, preparing and submitting a RERCC Plan, or submitting a Statement of Assurance.

Entities seeking an exemption are encouraged to contact Recycling Victoria to discuss their circumstances and request an exemption application form.

Updated 6 August 2025

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