Where can I buy recycled crushed concrete or recycled road base in Australia?+
Search MaterialSales by your town and select Recycled Materials. Listings cover recycled crushed concrete (RCC, 20mm and 40mm), recycled road base (RAP / cold planings), recycled brick, mixed demolition aggregate, recycled glass, rubber crumb and certified VENM/ENM recycled fill. Recyclers within ~150km of the searched town are surfaced.
How much does recycled crushed concrete cost per tonne?+
Recycled crushed concrete (20mm or 40mm RCC) typically costs $25-45 per tonne ex-GST — often 20-40% cheaper than virgin aggregate. Recycled road base (RAP / cold planings) is in a similar range. Prices vary by location and supplier; MaterialSales shows live ex-GST prices to compare.
Is recycled crushed concrete as good as virgin aggregate?+
For driveways, car parks, pipe bedding, sub-base, fill and most domestic and light-commercial applications, recycled crushed concrete performs comparably to virgin aggregate and meets the relevant compaction specs. For heavy structural use, premium decorative work or council jobs with specific virgin-aggregate requirements, check the engineer's spec.
Why use recycled materials?+
Recycled materials are typically 20-40% cheaper than virgin equivalents, divert waste from landfill, count toward green-building credits (Green Star, NABERS) and are often specified or preferred on government and council projects. Same compaction performance for most uses — significant cost saving.