Recycled Building Materials | Melbourne

How Recycled Bricks Are Shaping Home Design

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Home design in 2026 is moving away from surface-level trends and toward materials that offer meaning, performance, and longevity. Architects, builders, and homeowners are no longer asking whether a material is sustainable. They are asking how it performs,

Rethink Recycled with EcoGroup

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Let’s be honest, the building and construction industry has a massive footprint. For decades, the old way was “demolish and dump,” sending tonnes of valuable resources straight to landfill.

At EcoGroup, we believe that’s

Brick Matching 101 in Melbourne | Recycled Bricks by EcoGroup

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Learn how to match recycled bricks for extensions, repairs, and heritage projects. EcoGroup explains colour, texture, size, and mortar, with on-site tips and product links to Face Reds, Rustic Reds, Clinkers, Creams, Greys, and more.

Recycled Bricks for Fireplaces & Feature Walls

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

When the temperature drops and let’s face it, we really do feel the cold in Melbourne, homes that feel warm and welcoming stand out. One of the most powerful ways to create cozy character is with EcoGroup Rustic Red recycled bricks, ideal for firepl

A-Grade vs. B-Grade Bricks: A Quick Guide by EcoGroup

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

At EcoGroup, we are proud to have the largest range of recycled bricks in Melbourne, we are on a mission to transform the demolition, construction, and landscaping industries with sustainable, premium recycled materials. Understanding the differences betw

The Journey of EcoGroup: Transforming Construction Through Sustainability

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

EcoGroup’s journey began in 1991 as "Toby's Recycled Bricks." Our founder, Toby Sail, a professional landscaper and environmentalist, saw the untapped potential of recycled bricks for landscaping and new builds. What started as a modest operation

Embracing Sustainability: EcoGroup's Coach House Grey Bricks

Sun, 26 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

EcoGroup's Coach House Grey Bricks redefine sustainable construction with unparalleled quality and environmental integrity. Perfect for projects that value green building practices without compromising on elegance and durability

Construction Waste: EcoGroup's Visionary Project

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

With the Victoria Grant, EcoGroup launches an ambitious project to revolutionize the handling and repurposing of construction and demolition waste, paving the way for a more sustainable and resource-efficient Australian construction industry.

EcoGroup Verified As Compliant With The Green Building Council of Australia’s Construction & Demolition Waste Reporting Criteria

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000

EcoGroup is proud to be a Member of the Green Building Council of Australia, having been verified as compliant with the Green Building Council of Australia’s Construction & Demolition Waste Reporting Criteria at our Resource Recovery Centre in C

Graffiti Bricks

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Exclusive interview with architect Julian Brenchley to gain insights into the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Facility and it's unique design.

Celebrating Sustainable Success: EcoGroup's Reduced Impact on the Environment.

Mon, 29 May 2023 23:45:00 +0000

With over 31 years of operation under their belt, EcoGroup is celebrating its impact and role in the Circular Economy.

Black Rock Surf Life Saving Club - Out with the old and in with the new

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:40:00 +0000

EcoGroup has been working hard by the beach on the Black Rock Life Saving Club, assisting in the earthworks, excavation and site remediation of the existing building.

Burwood Brickworks - Recycled Bricks and their impact

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Burwood Brickworks has been officially named World’s Most Sustainable Shopping Centre, and EcoGroup’s premium recycled bricks had an integral part to play.

EcoGroup's part in the South Morang Early Parenting Centre

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:10:00 +0000

Projects that make a difference.

Christmas Holidays

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:00:00 +0000

Christmas time has come round once again, and as much as we love delivering you high quality products and top notch service, we love holidays too!

As such, EcoGroup will be closed from 12pm Thursday 22 December and re-opening 7am Monday 9 January.

From all of us here at EcoGroup, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and prosperous new year!

Our latest crush

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Why our crushed brick should be your next purchase. We love having access to an amazing range of building materials that we can offer our customers that not only add character and charm but provide a great alternative to buying new products. Using recycled products lessens your carbon footprint in your build and helps divert materials from landfill so, really everybody wins. But what happens to the materials that don't survive the demolition and cleaning process whole...

How we make demolition sustainable

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 02:00:00 +0000

How can a demolition company be sustainable? Well we work hard at it. Constantly innovating new ways to re-use materials and recycle products. Here's some insight into what we do. Demolition. Firstly, a 3rd party go into the buildings that are to be demolished and removed any salvageable items. Kitchens, bathrooms, floor boards, windows, doors, basically anything of value. The roof is removed by hand if it is roof tiles. We remove the tiles, stack them on pallets an...

Demolishing your home can be emotional

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 06:00:00 +0000

Stress. Anxiety. Lack of sleep. Yep, we're talking demolition.You might think this is a blog about health or lifestyle rather than a demolition and recycled building materials blog. This is the reality though. Sometimes people decide to demolish their family home to make way for a bigger and more suitable family home. Some other people are first time investors, others are well versed in this industry but nonetheless, demolishing a house can be stressful and highly emotional.Here at EcoGro...

Australians are bad recyclers

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Do Australians understand how to recycle right? In a recent article written for the ABC, a local landfill and recycling plant owner/operator (Mr Hannagan), commented that Australians as a whole are poor recyclers. "You talk to Germans about [waste] and they'll pull the staple out of a tea bag to put it in the metal [recycling] bin," he said. "Then they'll open up the tea bag and that goes in the green waste bin and the rest of it goes in the paper bin and that...

Helpful advice to keep your costs down when building or extending your home

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Building your new home or extending your current home is a big financial investment but we can help you save money as well as the environment. As most home owners know, building your own home or renovating/extending your home can cost a fortune. Just getting plans drawn up and permits lodged will cost you money and that's all before you have even started any works. Here at EcoGroup we always try to find ways to preserve our environment but hopefully we can also save you some mon...

How far would you search for the perfect brick?

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 06:00:00 +0000

Finding your perfect brick. When you have a clear idea in your mind of what you are looking for, nothing else will do. Espescially if you are designing your multi million dollar mansion on the Gold Coast. This designer knew that they wanted to incorporate a rustic look into their modern contemporary home in the prestigioius Isle of Capri, QLD, and didn't stop the hunt until they found these gorgeous recycled bricks in Victoria. There isn't much supply available in Queenslan...

Join our team

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:00:00 +0000

Finance Manager EcoGroup continues to grow at a rapid pace and requires a financial expert to provide strategic financial support to the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Manager is primarily responsible for the delivery of the overall financial strategic plan including development and implementation of financial strategies, forecasting and providing insights to key decision makers. To find out more or to apply, please click here. ...

Keep toasty and warm

Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Stay warm and save the planet. Our briquettes are the best option when you're looking to stock your fire. It's raining and cold outside. Wouldn't you rather be curled up in front of a toasty warm fire? I know I would! Now you can rest easy knowing you are using a 100% recycled product to fuel your fire when using EcoGroup briquettes. Made from 100% recycled timber diverted from landfill. They are light, easy to store, come in convenient packs, burn hotter fo...

Recycled building materials are the best choice

Tue, 17 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000

This eye catching home in California, USA has taken wings from a 747 aeroplane to form a roof. Genius! What a gorgeous example of recycling materials and creating jaw-dropping architectural designs. You can read more about this house here on deezeen.com We have local designers who have recycled materials before to create some inspirational designed homes and buildings. One of our favourites is Joost Bakker whom we have featured numerous times on the EcoGroup Instagram page. ...

Some of the great work our clients have done with our products

Thu, 12 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Our clients are very clever people. Not only have they chosen to help the planey by using recycled materials, their work looks amazing too. See for youself. You can see even more of our images in our gallery here. If you would like to talk to one of our sales team members about your up and coming project, call today on 1300 326 274. ...

An introduction to bricks

Tue, 10 May 2016 03:00:00 +0000

A lot of our customers come in asking for bricks for their renovation, extension or even a new build and almost all don't really understand which brick to choose.
Let our brick guide help you make the perfect choice for your project. Red Bricks The most popular brick and most common brick found in our yard, the red brick is a classic. It can be used for paving or for walls. It is made of fired clay and will retain its smooth base colour unlike concrete bricks, which will ensu...

Why you should be mulching your garden this weekend

Thu, 05 May 2016 01:00:00 +0000

The best time to Mulch is now It is autumn in Melbourne right now and the weather is starting to turn.
The days are getting shorter. The weather is turning colder and we are getting more and more rain.
You would think that your garden would love this time of year, plenty of water and less scorching sunshine to burn leaves but the summer sun also warms the ground which helps the roots or our garden plants grow. The soil needs to continue to stay warm so the plants are ...

We can help you recover from storm damage with our recycled roof tiles

Tue, 03 May 2016 04:30:00 +0000

Do you have damage from recent storms in Melbourne? Do you need replacement roof tiles? EcoGroup have thousands of recycled roof tiles that will match your existing roof. Melbourne is experiencing major destruction from storms. Winds of about 100 kilometres per hour were recorded on the bay and in the state's south-west. These storms are causing major headaches for homeowners who are experiencing severe damage to their property and in particular, roofs. If you ha...

Six things you need to do before starting a demolition.

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Are you contemplating a demolition? Read this first. Knock-down-rebuild seems to be the latest buzz word in the construction industry.
Every suburb has excavators and machines ploughing through the normally quiet residential streets in preparation to knock down either one huge old house to make way for multiple townhouses or an even larger mega mansion. It seems so easy, just knock it down, clear the rubbish and get started on building, but it can get very complicated and extremely stressfu...

Salvaged items

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 01:00:00 +0000

Salvaged items need a new home! Every now and then we stumble across items when doing demolitions that are just too good not be given a second home. We always try and salvage these items so they can live another life and perhaps bring joy to someone's life in its current condition rather than being recycled. When we find these things we list them on various sites to try and sell them on or sometimes we keep them at our plant in the hope we can use them ourselves...

Quality Garden Mulch - $10 per m3*

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:00:00 +0000

25mm 100% Recycled Timber Garden Mulch

Eco-Friendly and sustainable garden Mulch Made from 100% recycled timber Great for the environment Mulch is great for gardens as it improves soil structure Mulch has excellent moisture retention and weed control Mulch is well seasoned and will last for years
Now is the time to mulch your garden
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 31 MARCH, 2016 $10....

Huge Clinker Brick Sale

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Huge Red Blue Clinker Bricks Sale

100% reclaimed, red-blue clinker bricks. Beautifully cleaned and restored in excellent condition.

Special offer. 0.99c each delivered within the Melbourne metro area. No holds. No rain checks. Minimum of 500 per order. Maximum of 20,000 available.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Conditions Apply. Contact us for more details. 1300 326 754. Offer valid until March 31.

We're Hiring! HR Manager

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 03:00:00 +0000

How would you like to work for one of Australia's leaders in sustainabilty and waste management? Do you have what it takes to lead a capable and dedicated team.
Why not join us? Human Resource Manager - Part Time
Clayton based
2 days per week (initially) Organisation at the forefront of environmental sustainability Flexible hours EcoGroup is a medium sized, ethically motivated and dynamic family business employing fantastic people who work at our Clayton operation...

We're Hiring! - Sales Manager

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 02:00:00 +0000

How would you like to work for one of Australia's leaders in sustainabilty and waste management? Do you have what it takes to lead a capable and dedicated team. Why not join us? Australian Owned and Operated Company. Established in 1991, Eco Group is engaged in four strategic activities: specialist domestic and commercial demolition and excavation, construction and demolition materials recycling, recycled bricks and pavers, roof tiles, mulch, timber briquettes and crushed ...

How to replace a broken roof tile

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Replacing roof tiles can be a quick and easy DIY job, but there are a few things that must be done to ensure the roof is fixed correctly.
1. Match your roof tiles exactly
The most common tile types are concrete and terracotta.
Roof tiles may all look very similar but they can vary slightly in thickness, length and shape.
You must ensure it is the same type of tile or it may disrupt the flow of your roof and can result in further damage. If you don't know what the til...

New Year, New Website, New Branding

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000

You may have noticed we've updated our logo as well as launching our brand new website. Starting the year off all sparkly and clean, pretty good for a demo and recycling company! So we thought we had better clean up some of our bins and trucks to match. This one is getting cleaned up at the moment so we can add the new look signage. We'll check back in once this one is all done.

Our Upcoming Schedule

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 01:00:00 +0000

We are fast approaching the end of 2015. We want to give you as much notice as possible, so that if you need any products from us to complete your renovations over the holidays, you can come in sooner rather than later. Our Clayton office and yard will be closed from midday on Tuesday, the 22nd of December and will re-open on Monday the 4th January 2016. If we don't see you until the New Year, have a safe and happy festive season.

The HAAS On Holiday

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 04:00:00 +0000

Our HAAS machine, our pride and joy of the fleet, has gone on holidays. Currently working it's way through the South East corridor of Victoria helping out with timber collections at regional transfer stations. This giant machine basically shreds all of the timber waste product that would have gone to landfill, instead turns it to mulch which can get re-purposed.

The New Weighbridge

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 01:00:00 +0000

As part of our waste management plan, we recently installed a weighbridge at our depot. We can now accurately measure all of the waste that goes in and out from demolition sites. Not only does this reduce risks to safety through the prevention of overloading, but also allows us to minimise waste and send more materials like concrete and steel to our recycling partners. This fine piece of machinery is what helps us achieve our 97% recycle rate.