Waste management

Main Roads aims to minimise waste generated across all sections of the department. Day-to-day operations can generate a number of waste products including; construction and demolition materials, vegetative materials and office consumables.Management of these activities will assist us in achieving minimal waste. We are aware of the importance of resources and we employ procedures that include:

  • resource recovery
  • material reuse
  • construction techniques
  • recycling and purchasing recycled products
  • avoiding generating waste
  • waste management.

Last reviewed: 30 June 2010