The Roads to Reuse program (RtR) encourages State Government organisations, local governments, regional councils and the private sector to use recycled C&D products in civil applications, such as road construction. It does this by supporting the supply of recycled C&D products to market that meet a product specification designed to protect human health and the environment.
It closes the loop on C&D recycling, reduces waste to landfill, and supports the Western Australian economy by recovering valuable materials and creating local jobs.
The Product
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✓ Save time, labour and water during construction ✓ Cost effective; exceptional performance ✓ Reduce environmental impact |
✓ Strict environmental specification ✓ Local markets for recycled products ✓Support local jobs and investment |
Roads to Reuse product is recycled road base (sealed with asphalt) and recycled drainage rock produced by accredited recyclers.
| Product | Authorised Use |
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| Recycled road base | As sub base or base course in road and pavement construction and other hardstand areas such as footpaths and car parks for urban residential, public open space and commercial and industrial land uses only. |
| Recycled drainage rock |
As pipe bedding in underground projects for urban residential, public open space and commercial and industrial land uses only. As drainage rock in civil drainage infrastructure. |
Quality and Safety
Roads to Reuse product adheres to strict product specifications to protect health and the environment. Find more about the RtR product specification.
Regular independent auditing provides quality assurance around recyclers’ processes and products. Recent audit data is presented below.
Waste Authority's Roads to Reuse Program:
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| Reporting period end date: | 30 September 2022 | ||||
| Number of sites approved for production and sale of Roads to Reuse material: | 3 | ||||
| Number of sites in the preliminary accreditation phase: | 2 | ||||
Results for Current Financial Year (FY22/23) |
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| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | ||
| Number of Accredited Sites | 3 | - | - | - | |
| Tonnes of RtR Material Produced | 23,471 | - | - | - | |
| Audits completed | 0 | - | - | - | |
| Verification Sampling Undertaken by Supplier | |||||
| Number of Samples for Laboratory Analysis (Asbestos) | 33 | - | - | - | |
| Asbestos Exceedances for Any Sample | No | - | - | - | |
| Number of Samples for Laboratory Analysis (Metals/pH) | 33 | - | - | - | |
| Chemical Parameter Exceedances for Any Sample | No | - | - | - | |
| Audit Sampling Undertaken by Third Party Consultant | |||||
| Number of Samples for Laboratory Analysis (Asbestos) | - | - | - | - | |
| Asbestos Exceedances for Any Sample | - | - | - | - | |
| Number of Samples for Laboratory Analysis (Metals/pH) | - | - | - | - | |
| Chemical Parameter Exceedances for Any Sample | - | - | - | - | |
Results for Previous Financial Years |
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| FY19/20 | FY20/21 | FY21/22 | |||
| Number of Accredited Sites | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Tonnes of RtR Material Produced | 16,400 | 55,902 | 57,517 | ||
| Audits completed | 4 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Verification Sampling Undertaken by Supplier | |||||
| Number of Samples for Laboratory Analysis (Asbestos) | 656 | 807 | 177 | ||
| Asbestos Exceedances for Any Sample | No | No | No | ||
| Number of Samples for Laboratory Analysis (Metals/pH) | 257 | 228 | 189 | ||
| Chemical Parameter Exceedances for Any Sample | No | No | No | ||
| Audit Sampling Undertaken by Third Party Consultant | |||||
| Number of Samples for Laboratory Analysis (Asbestos) | 19 | 10 | 19 | ||
| Asbestos Exceedances for Any Sample | No | No | No | ||
| Number of Samples for Laboratory Analysis (Metals/pH) | 16 | 10 | 15 | ||
| Chemical Parameter Exceedances for Any Sample | No | No | No | ||
RtR Local Government Incentives Program
Local Governments are supported to use Roads to Reuse products through the Local Government Incentives Program. The funding program provides financial incentives to encourage use of Roads to Reuse products in local government construction projects.
Main Roads uses Roads to Reuse products
To date Main Roads has used over 100,000 tonnes of Roads to Reuse products in projects such Kwinana Freeway widening, Leach Highway and Welshpool Road Interchange, and Tonkin Gap, and is committed to significantly increasing the use of recycled materials. Main Roads only permits Roads to Reuse sourced Crushed Recycled Concrete (CRC) in road pavement construction.
A Roads to Reuse pilot project between Main Roads, the Waste Authority and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, with assistance from the Waste and Recycling Industry Association of WA, was completed in 2020.
It found the products can be very cost effective and deliver exceptional performance, including delivering time, labour and water savings during construction on top of the significant environmental benefits. You can read more in the Roads to Reuse Pilot Project Report (November 2020).
Roads to Reuse products for your construction project
Roads to Reuse products can be used in State Government, Local Government or commercial construction projects. The more recycled C&D product is used, the closer we get to a healthier, sustainable Western Australia, enjoying the benefits of a circular economy.
Find an accredited C&D recycler supplying Roads to Reuse products:
Urban Resources
Hope Valley and Neerabup
www.urbanresources.com.au
WA Recycling
Hazelmere
www.warecycling.com.au
Waste Stream Management
Medina
www.wastestream.com.au
Want to become an accredited Roads to Reuse recycler?
The Roads to Reuse Recycler Support Scheme supports C&D recyclers with the costs of Roads to Reuse accreditation, including the costs of sampling and testing material. Find out how you can apply.
Relevant documents
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pdf doc
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Roads to Reuse pilot report
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pdf doc
285 KB
Roads to Reuse product specification
Recycled road base and drainage rock
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pdf doc
7 MB
Guidelines for managing asbestos at construction and demolition waste recycling facilities
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pdf doc
346 KB
Recycler Support Scheme
A guide for construction and demolition recyclers