About Us

Built on the belief that organic waste is just a resource in the wrong place.

How we started

What began as a composting operation in Victoria has grown into one of Australia’s most significant organic products businesses.

Our long-standing relationship with the timber milling industry spans several decades. Through the responsible management of forestry by-products such as pine bark and sawdust, we have developed a deep understanding of the importance of appropriate handling of organic streams. This experience has reinforced the value of best-practice processing in creating outcomes that benefit the broader supply chain. This principle continues to underpin our operations today.

What we stand for

No operational priority is ever allowed to override our commitments to safety, environmental stewardship, and the communities in which we operate. These principles are embedded into our day-to-day decision-making processes rather than treated as compliance checklists.

Sustainability is actively managed and measured across the business, with ongoing assessment of the impacts of our products, operations, and workforce. This approach supports continuous improvement and ensures we remain focused on identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance performance over time.

Quality as standard

Our products are manufactured in accordance with Australian Standards, reflecting a longstanding commitment to quality rather than a marketing claim. This is underpinned by more than 45 years of process refinement and the expertise of an experienced team with deep, practical knowledge of the material and its applications.

Since 1979

Leaders in composting and quality horticulture and garden products

50 years experience

Management team with over 50 combined years operating compost facilities.

Customer first

Environmental solutions developed alongside customers, not just for them

Australian Standards Certified

Every product manufactured to Australian Standards

Our Accreditations

Australian Standards

Our composting processes and finished products are independently certified in accordance with Australian Standards, providing assurance of consistent quality, compliance, and product integrity.

NIASA

Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia

Accreditation under NIASA, the peak industry program administered by the Australian nursery sector, confirms our adherence to rigorous production and quality standards expected by professional growers.

NGIA

Nursery and Garden Industry Australia

Our membership with Nursery and Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) demonstrates alignment with industry best practice and reinforces our engagement with the national peak body representing the nursery and garden sector.

AORA

Australian Organics Recycling Association

At Pinegro, we proudly support AORA’s work in advancing organics recycling, promoting the beneficial reuse of organic materials, and advocating for the value of composts, soil conditioners, and mulches across Australia.

A team of experts

Pinegro is led by a management team with more than 45 years of combined experience in composting operations. The team is committed to consistent performance, operational excellence, and maintaining industry best-practice standards.