waste services
Bricks: What You Need to Know
Bricks are one of the most durable construction materials, commonly used in residential and commercial building projects. Whether from demolition, renovation or excess stock, bricks generate a significant waste stream across the construction sector. The good news is that bricks are highly reusable and recyclable, making them an ideal candidate for recovery rather than landfill.
How to Reuse or Recycle Brick Waste
Clean, unpainted bricks in good condition can often be salvaged and reused in landscaping, paving or building projects. Reuse is the most sustainable option, as it avoids the energy use associated with reprocessing. Where reuse isn’t possible, bricks can be crushed and recycled into materials like road base, drainage gravel or engineered fill.
Segregating bricks during demolition or clean-up is key. Avoid mixing with plasterboard, metal or general waste, as contamination reduces recyclability. Many construction waste processors and skip bin services accept bricks as a separate stream for recycling.
Keeping Bricks Out of Landfill
Bricks are resource-intensive to produce and take up substantial space in landfill. Diverting them through reuse or recycling reduces pressure on extraction industries and contributes to the circular economy. It also lowers disposal costs, especially on large construction or demolition sites.
For builders, project managers and renovators, managing brick waste responsibly supports environmental goals and improves on-site efficiency. With the right planning, brick recovery becomes a routine part of sustainable construction.
Waste management with sustainability in mind
At Resource Environmental Solutions, we can arrange the collection and disposal of all types of waste anywhere in Australia.
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