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Building site operators are responsible for waste management and removing waste from building sites.

A wide range of building materials can be recycled by different suppliers. The following information is provided as a guide only. Contact the provider directly to enquire about recycling options and costs.

Bricks and tiles

Bricks and tiles are accepted for recycling at some landfill sites and transfer stations. You can find out more about these locations on our Waste and recycling locations page. You should call in advance before visiting these sites to find out if there are any conditions or charges that apply.

SUEZ provides a collection and recycling service for bricks and tiles. You can find out more about this company on the SUEZ website. You can call them on 13 13 35 to arrange a service.

Alex Fraser recycles bricks and tiles. You can find out more about this company on the Alex Fraser website. Call them on 136 135 for details of sites where you can drop materials off or to arrange a collection service.

Concrete

Recycled concrete is used in the construction of buildings and roads.

Concrete is accepted for recycling at some landfill sites and transfer stations. Charges may apply. You can find out more about these locations on our Waste and recycling locations page

SUEZ provides a collection and recycling service for reinforced and unreinforced concrete. You can find out more about this company on the SUEZ website. Call them on 13 13 35 to arrange a service.

Alex Fraser recycles reinforced and unreinforced concrete. You can find out more about this company on the Alex Fraser website. Call them on 136 135 for details of sites where you can drop materials off or to arrange a collection service.

Metal

A large number of scrap metal merchants operate in the metro Melbourne area. You can find a scrap metal merchant near you on the Yellow Pages website.

Mixed construction waste

SUEZ offers a mixed construction and demolition waste recovery service for construction and demolition waste. You can find out more about this company on the SUEZ website. You can call them on 13 13 35 for more information.

Cleanaway offers separated or commingled construction and demolition waste recovery services for a range of waste products including broken bricks, concrete, green waste, plasterboard, metals, soils, tiles, and timber. You can find out more about this company on the Cleanaway website. You can call them on 13 13 39 for more information.

Plasterboard

Gyprock Recycling Service accepts new, clean Gyprock plasterboard for recycling. You can find out about this company on the Gyprock website. You can call Gyprock on 131 744 for more information.

ReGyp offers disposal and collection services for clean plasterboard for recycling. You can find out about this company on the ReGyp website. You can call ReGyp on 1300 473 497 for more information.

PVC waste

Nationwide Connect Recycling accepts off-cuts of PVC products for recycling. You can find out about this company on the NWC website. You can call Nationwide Connect Recycling on 9408 4414 for more information.

Timber

Timber is a valuable renewable and recyclable resource. Wherever possible it should be diverted from landfills.

The Timber Recycling Scheme Directory is a national resource listing timber recyclers across Australia. You can access this directory on the Austim website.

Buy Recycled Directory

Use the Sustainability Victoria Buy Recycled Directory to find products containing recycled materials. You can access this directory on the Sustainability Victoria website.