Problem: Inadequate segregation of C&I/C&D waste

Revert Group, a company specialising in the fit-out and refurbishment sector of commercial and industrial waste (C&I), faced a critical challenge in efficiently managing their waste streams at their facility in Brooklyn, Victoria. With a diverse range of materials generated from their operations, including construction and demolition (C&D) waste, they struggled to segregate and recycle these materials effectively. The lack of a sophisticated sorting system led to inefficiencies in their operations and resulted in a significant portion of waste being sent to landfill, contrary to their sustainability goals.

Challenge

Introduced to Volkswagen by Remondis Australia, Waste Initiatives were engaged to assess a deteriorating compaction system at VW’s parts distribution centre at Chullora.

During Waste Initiatives’ site assessment, it became apparent that the range of cardboard box sizes/thicknesses and the timber crates/ pallets being disposed of were proving unmanageable and increasingly costly with the existing compactor.

Space being at a premium, the resulting waste overflow due to the inferior compaction performance of their old machine left the site with an ongoing logistics and material handling challenge which required excessive labour and increased collection services – inflating the site operating costs.