Construction waste can power Victoria’s circular economy Keep materials moving. Keep value in the system.
THE CHALLENGE
Victoria’s building boom creates a resource challenge More construction
More pressure
Construction waste is a major contributor to Victoria’s waste generation.
Landfill pressure makes better recovery essential.
At Ben’s Waste Management, we play an active role in helping builders, developers, and contractors across Melbourne recycle construction waste responsibly and efficiently.
THE SHIFT
A circular economy keeps materials moving Recycle
Recover
Materials for as long as possible. Turn construction waste back into supply-chain inputs instead of landfill burden. Result: less landfill reliance, lower emissions, and better resource conservation.
Reuse
The waste stream already contains valuable materials Concrete and bricks: crushed for road base and civil works
Metals: steel, aluminium, and copper can re-enter material streams
Timber, plasterboard, cardboard, and plastics: reuse, recovery, or recycling pathways
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CASE
Recycling cuts the environmental footprint Minimise landfill volumes Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contamination risks
Protect Victoria’s landscapes Keep recoverable material in circulation.
PROJECT PERFORMANCE
Responsible recycling is now part of project performance Recovery supports the outcomes stakeholders already expect from a well-run project.
Green Star– aligned
Environmental targets
Trust and reporting
Sustainability goals.
Council and government expectations.
Corporate sustainability reporting and brand reputation.
THE BUSINESS CASE
The business case is practical, not theoretical Better recovery connects cost control with a stronger local supply chain.
Lower costs
More inputs
Stronger delivery
Lower landfill disposal and wastemanagement costs.
Access to recycled construction materials.
Improved project efficiency and support for local industries.
A WORKING MODEL
Ben’s model shows what diversion looks like in practice
90%+
Average diversion of construction waste from landfill.
Built for recovery
System discipline
Fully equipped transfer station and recycling centre in Derrimut.
Sorting, dedicated recycling streams, collection, processing, and ongoing investment make the system work.
THE NEXT PROJECT
Make every construction project part of the loop
CONTACT Recover value before it becomes landfill.
Location Melbourne Wide 62 Colarco Drive Derrimut 3026 Contact 0418 369 869 Email & Support info@benswaste.com
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Sort materials well
Treat waste as a resource Victoria can use again