The Growing Waste Crisis in Australia

Transforming Waste into Circular Solutions

At Cirqula, our innovative circular recycling solutions transform discarded materials into valuable resources, keeping them in use and out of Australian landfills.

Australia generates approximately 74 million tonnes of waste annually, with only 60% being recovered through recycling or energy recovery. The remaining 40% ends up in over 500 landfill sites across the country, putting pressure on our environment and wasting valuable resources. With the National Waste Policy Action Plan aiming to reduce total waste generated per person by 10% by 2030, innovative circular solutions are more critical than ever.

Our Circular Solutions Across
Six Critical Sectors

Glass Recycling

Australians use over 1.36 million tonnes of glass packaging each year, yet glass recycling rates need improvement. Cirqula's advanced processing technologies transform recovered glass into high-quality cullet for manufacturing new bottles and containers, as well as construction materials, helping Australia move toward its 70% recycling target for glass.

E-Waste Management

Australia generates about 539,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, among the highest per capita globally. Specialised e-waste facilities safely recover precious metals like gold, silver, and copper in compliance with the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme, turning environmental liabilities into resource opportunities while properly managing hazardous components.

Tyre Recycling

With over 56 million tyres reaching end-of-life annually in Australia, Cirqula's solutions address this significant waste stream. We transform old tyres into rubber crumb for sporting surfaces, road construction, and other valuable applications, supporting the Tyre Stewardship Australia's goals for sustainable tyre management.

Solar Panel Recovery

Australia has the highest uptake of solar per capita globally, with over 3 million installations. As these systems reach end-of-life, Cirqula leads in recovering valuable materials through specialized processes that ensure 95%+ of panel materials are recaptured and repurposed, supporting Australia's renewable energy sector's sustainability credentials.

Lithium Battery Recycling

With Australia's electric vehicle adoption accelerating and domestic battery manufacturing increasing, the need for lithium battery recycling is growing rapidly. Our advanced processes recover critical materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel—resources that Australia mines in abundance—reducing dependency on new extraction while solving a critical waste challenge.

Energy Recovery

When direct material recycling isn't viable, Cirqula's waste-to-energy solutions capture embedded energy from waste streams. Our technologies help Australia reduce the approximately 20 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent generated from landfill emissions, contributing to national emissions reduction targets.

Partner with Cirqula

Whether you’re a manufacturer seeking to improve your environmental footprint, a local council looking to enhance waste diversion rates, or a business requiring specialized recycling services under Australia’s National Waste Policy Framework, Cirqula offers tailored waste management partnerships that transform challenges into circular opportunities.

Contact us today to discover how we can help you close the loop on waste and embrace truly circular solutions for a sustainable Australia.

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