What Future Recycling does

Future Recycling (legally Future Recycling Pty Ltd) is a privately held Victorian waste management and metal recycling company headquartered at 194-204 Ordish Road, Dandenong South, Australia. Tracing its origins to Fletcher Metals in Shepparton (purchased 2007), the business consolidated under the Future Recycling name in 2018 with Tyrone Landsman as sole director and owner. It serves commercial, industrial, and residential clients across Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs and regional Victoria (Shepparton, Goulburn Valley, north-east Victoria, Murray Valley) through an integrated portfolio spanning scrap metal recycling, resource recovery, waste transfer, asbestos disposal, e-waste recycling, and Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) operations.

The company operates physical depots and transfer stations at Dandenong South, Hallam, Pakenham, Shepparton, Cheltenham (Bayside), and a facility under development at Laverton North for scrap metal beneficiation. Core technology consists of material processing and sorting infrastructure — advanced shredding, magnetic separation, and cleaning for scrap metal upgrading (beneficiation), Liebherr LH 22 M and LH 40 M material handlers, Sennebogen equipment, on-site copper granulating at Shepparton, and computerised public weighbridges that record waste volume, type, and client details for tracking and reporting. Transfer stations divert up to 70% of waste from landfill, with capacities of 60,000 tonnes (Hallam) and 100,000 tonnes (Pakenham).

Revenue is generated through multiple transaction- and service-based streams: purchasing, processing and exporting scrap metal (electronic payment; cash-for-scrap banned in Victoria); volume-based waste transfer fees charged per cubic metre with EPA levy pass-through; bin hire and collection services (1m³ to 23m³); CDS 10-cent container refunds; and asbestos disposal fees. Go-to-market combines sales-led account management for commercial/industrial clients (regular statements, scheduled and on-call bin collection), direct-to-consumer drive-in depot services, and government contracting. Pricing is market-driven and quote-based, with no specific price points publicly disclosed. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS/NZS 4801 certifications and is certified Carbon Neutral by Climate Active.

Name

Future Recycling

Legal name

Future Recycling Pty Ltd

Website

https://futurerecycling.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Future Recycling is a privately held Victorian company providing scrap metal recycling, resource recovery, waste transfer, asbestos disposal, and container deposit services to commercial, industrial, and residential clients across Melbourne's south-east and regional Victoria through multiple depots and transfer stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Waste Collection (5621), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste Transfer Stations & Material Consolidation (IMAIAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycling Transfer & Consolidation (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated) (EUAIABAC), Hazardous & Special Waste Transfer Stations (Household Hazardous Waste, Industrial Special Wastes) (EUAIABAE), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG)

Keywords

• Scrap metal recycling
• Waste management services
• Resource recovery
• Asbestos disposal
• Container deposit scheme

Headquarters

HQ city

Dandenong

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Scrap Metal Purchase and Processing: Purchasing scrap metal from individuals and businesses, processing it, and selling to export markets. Payments made via direct bank transfer or cheque (cash for scrap banned in Victoria).
2. Waste Transfer Station Services: Accepting, sorting and managing waste at transfer stations. Fees charged by cubic metre including sorting, recycling services, facility maintenance and EPA levy pass-through.
3. Bin Hire and Collection Services: Providing scrap metal bins (1m3 to 23m3) and collection services. Bin types include 6x4 bins, tipper bodies and hook bins (8x8x16).
4. Container Deposit Scheme: Drive-in depot for CDS Vic where locals exchange eligible drink containers for 10 cent refunds per container.
5. Asbestos Disposal Services: Asbestos disposal points at Hallam and Pakenham for small quantities of non-friable asbestos. Booking-based service with disposal fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Future Recycling is a Victorian environmental services company that purchases and processes scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous), operates waste transfer stations at Hallam and Pakenham, manages the Bayside Waste & Recycling Centre under a 20-year City of Bayside contract, and provides related services including asbestos disposal, container deposit scheme refunds, e-waste recycling, scrap metal bin hire, weighbridge services, and advanced beneficiation processing at its new Laverton North facility.

Product overview

Future Recycling is a Victorian waste management and recycling company offering a integrated portfolio of services centred on metal recycling, resource recovery, and waste transfer operations. The core offering comprises Metal Recycling Services (ferrous and non-ferrous metals at Dandenong, Hallam, and Shepparton depots), Waste Transfer Stations (Hallam and Pakenham facilities diverting up to 70% of waste from landfill), and Resource Recovery operations. Supporting services include a Container Deposit Scheme depot, Asbestos Disposal Points, Scrap Metal Bin Services, Weighbridge facilities, and E-waste Recycling. The company recently expanded into advanced Beneficiation Processing at Laverton North to upgrade and refine scrap metal internally before export.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Recycling Services Professional scrap metal recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including aluminium, brass, copper, lead, radiators, stainless steel, gunmetal, and steel at recycling centres in Dandenong, Hallam, and Shepparton. Market-priced purchases paid via electronic transfer (cash banned in Victoria).
• Resource Recovery Extracting recyclable material from waste streams to avoid landfill, maximising recycling opportunities through dedicated resource recovery and innovation, supported by tracking, measurement, and reporting of material volumes and types.
• Waste Transfer Station Services Transfer stations at Hallam (60,000 tonnes annual capacity) and Pakenham (100,000 tonnes capacity) where material is sorted manually to recover maximum reusable and recyclable content, diverting up to 70% of waste from landfill. Fees charged per cubic metre including sorting, recycling, facility maintenance, and EPA levy pass-through.
• Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Depot Drive-in depot accepting eligible drink containers for 10-cent refunds under Victoria's CDS Vic program, located at Bayside Waste & Recycling Centre in Cheltenham. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm; partners include schools, kindergartens, and community groups for fundraising.
• Asbestos Disposal Services Asbestos disposal facilities at Hallam and Pakenham Transfer Stations accepting small quantities (under 10 square metres or 125kg) of packaged, non-friable asbestos waste from householders and licensed removalists. Booking-based service with disposal fees varying by quantity; available Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Scrap Metal Bin Hire and Collection Services On-site scrap metal bin hire ranging from 44-gallon bins to 8x8x16 hook bins (1m3 to 23m3), available for one-off collections or regular contracted services with free on-site bins for account customers. Bin types include 6x4 bins, tipper bodies, and hook bins.
• Weighbridge Services Computerized 24-hour public weighbridge at Shepparton depot, credit-card operated and fully accredited for weighing heavy vehicles, recording volume and type of waste with client details for tracking and reporting.
• E-waste Recycling Electronic waste recycling accepting TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, mobile phones, printers, and other electronic appliances, with both free (in-scope) and paid (out-of-scope) drop-off options.
• Beneficiation Processing Advanced scrap metal processing at the Laverton North facility including shredding, magnetic separation, and cleaning to improve quality and remove contaminants, producing high-grade metal for export.
• Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre Management Cheltenham-based facility managed and operated under a 20-year contract with the City of Bayside, offering undercover drop-off areas, recycling bays, container deposit scheme depot, and a recycle shop in partnership with Vinnies. Currently undergoing redevelopment with construction led by BFD Constructions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% of waste diverted from landfill at transfer stations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Victorian LeadersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness membership network providing leadership development and peer connections for Victorian business owners.
• SEMMA (South East Melbourne Manufacturers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional manufacturing association supporting businesses in south-east Melbourne through networking and advocacy.
• Sustainability VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body partnered on $4.5M Pakenham Transfer Station development as part of $35M Resource Recovery Infrastructure Fund. Also supports asbestos disposal point program rollout.
• Victorian State GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for infrastructure development including Pakenham Transfer Station. Part of $35M Resource Recovery Infrastructure Fund program.
• LiebherrcoreOthersEquipment supplier providing LH 22 M and LH 40 M material handlers for Hallam and Dandenong sites. Full maintenance contracts over five-year period with service centre located nearby.
• DAF Trucks / Hallam Truck CentrecoreOthersTruck supplier providing DAF CF450 Euro 6 trucks for fleet. Long-term relationship with Hallam Truck Centre for vehicle supply, contract maintenance and 24/7 servicing support.
• Climate ActivecoreOthersCarbon neutrality certification body. Future Recycling is certified carbon neutral through Climate Active program requiring emission calculations and accredited offsets.
• BFD ConstructionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilding contractor leading construction of Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre redevelopment. Currently constructing state-of-the-art undercover 1300m2 recycling facility.
• VinniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Vinnies for recycle shop at Bayside facility where community can purchase recycled/repurposed items.
• CDS Vic (Container Deposit Scheme Victoria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment container deposit scheme. Future Recycling operates CDS refund depot at Bayside as part of statewide scheme contributing to Victoria's 80% landfill diversion target.
• Return-ItcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNight operations for Return-It container deposit processing at Future Recycling sites across Victoria.
• VISYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecycling contracts for VISY recycling facilities across Victoria, with night operations dedicated to processing recyclables.
• Melbourne Rugby ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship supporting local community rugby club.
• This Is ITminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScholarship program sponsor providing repurposed laptops to students without computer access, supporting digital equity in education.
• Connor RunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsorship for community running event.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SKM Recycling: Victorian-based recycling operator historically focused on materials recovery. Comparable to Future Recycling's resource recovery and sorting operations within the same regional market.
• Hi-Quality Group: Australian waste management and resource recovery operator with transfer stations and recycling facilities. Directly comparable to Future Recycling in providing integrated waste and recycling services to commercial, industrial, and government customers.
• ResourceCo: Australian resource recovery and waste management company specialising in construction and demolition waste, commercial waste, and alternative fuel production. Comparable in transfer station and resource recovery operations.
• Sims Metal Management: Global scrap metal recycler with Australian operations, comparable directly to Future Recycling's ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling business. Both purchase, process, and sell scrap metal to domestic and export markets.
• Visy: Major Australian recycling and packaging company, existing customer and channel partner of Future Recycling for night operations at VISY facilities. Operates recycling and resource recovery at scale, providing a direct comparable in paper, cardboard, and material recovery.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Australia and New Zealand: Global environmental services operator with significant Australian presence in hazardous waste, recycling, and resource recovery. Comparable to Future Recycling's asbestos disposal, waste transfer, and recycling operations, though at much larger scale.
• Bingo Industries: Australian waste management and recycling company operating transfer stations and resource recovery facilities. Comparable to Future Recycling's waste transfer and recycling business model, though primarily based in NSW.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery Australia: Multi-national environmental services company with Australian recycling and recovery operations. Overlaps with Future Recycling's waste transfer, recycling, and CDS-adjacent services across multiple customer segments.
• Cleanaway Waste Management: Australia's largest waste management company, providing collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services nationwide across commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Direct overlap with Future Recycling's waste transfer, resource recovery, and CDS services in Victoria.

Regional players

• Drum Muster / Agsafe (Asbestos equivalent services): Australian stewardship and disposal program for agricultural chemical containers, comparable in concept to Future Recycling's regulated disposal point services (e.g., asbestos, e-waste) operating as accredited, government-aligned collection infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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