We do not accept asbestos or mixed building materials at Darebin Resource Recovery Centre.
Mixed building materials or mixed rubble is classified as a mixture of materials such as concrete, cement sheeting, brick, floor tiles and soil. Any two or more materials that are mixed in together will not be accepted.
Accepted and rejected rubble materials
Find a list of accepted rubble materials and what will not be accepted if conditions of those materials are not met.
Accepted items must be separated prior to entry. If not, the load may be rejected.
Concrete (clean)
Conditions to be accepted:
- will accept large pieces only, no smaller than a cricket ball
- won't accept excessive amounts of rebar such as steel in reinforced concrete
Bricks (clean)
Conditions to be accepted:
- will accept whole or partially broken bricks
- won't accept excessive mortar on bricks
Terracotta roof tiles (clean)
Conditions to be accepted:
- will accept whole or partially broken terracotta roof tiles*
*Note, a visual inspection will be required by our staff at the gate for approval