Skip to content
Ascot Bin Hire Transforms C&D Waste Processing Operations
November 11, 2025Ascot Bin Hire invests in M&K Recycling System achieving superior recovery rates and operational excellence through advanced technology transforming Australian construction & demolition waste processing from basic skip hire operations
Ascot Bin Hire, now part of Sycle’s vertically integrated waste management portfolio, has deployed an M&K Recycling System at its Sunshine North facility, transforming construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing into high-value manufacturing. This strategic investment positions Sycle’s subsidiary as Australia’s most sustainable skip bin operation while addressing critical industry challenges.
transfer station before system
From Waste Disposal to Material Manufacturing: Sycle’s Acquisition of Ascot Bin Hire is secured by M&K Technology
The Australian waste sector is facing increasing pressure to pivot from a linear model to a Circular Economy framework. Nowhere is this challenge more pronounced than in Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste, which constitutes approximately 44% of the nation’s total waste stream. With Australia’s current C&D recovery rates lagging behind global leaders, the industry demands advanced, high-efficiency processing infrastructure.  This imperative for technological superiority is what drove Sycle’s acquisition of Melbourne-based Ascot Bin Hire.
Recognising that true value is extracted at the sorting and separation stage, Sycle strategically invested in Ascot Bin Hire mixed C&D feedstock. This system transforms the transfer station into a material manufacturing site, where every tonne of inbound waste is treated as a recoverable resource, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to Operational Excellence (OpEx).
New Revenue Stream—From Disposal Costs to Premium Product Sales
Previously operating as a traditional skip bin hire service sending mixed waste to landfill, Ascot Bin Hire now manufactures valuable commodities.  The M&K system transforms incoming waste streams into clean, saleable materials.  Creating entirely new revenue streams generating $85/tonne for clean aggregates plus premium pricing for recovered metals, plastics, and timber. This replaced previous landfill gate fees of $150-200/tonne—a complete business model transformation from cost center to profit center.
Ascot Bin Hire Transforms C&D Waste Processing Operations
Competitive Market Differentiation—Sustainability Credentials Attract Premium Clients
Ascot Bin Hire’s investment in M&K technology positioned the company as Melbourne’s environmental leader in C&D waste management. The ability to demonstrate measurable diversion rates and produce certified recycled materials opened access to contracts and corporate clients with strict sustainability requirements, securing major construction company contracts requiring documented waste diversion above 80%.
Operational Capacity—Processing 50 Tonnes Per Hour On-Site
Before the M&K installation, Ascot’s business model required transporting mixed waste to third-party facilities, incurring haulage costs and losing margin to external processors. The M&K system enabled complete on-site processing at 50 tonnes per hour capacity, eliminating third-party processing fees of $45-65/tonne while retaining full commodity value. Truck movements were reduced by 70% through on-site processing, cutting diesel costs.  The Flip Flow Screen handles Melbourne’s clay-heavy, rain-affected materials that conventional screens cannot process.  The modular configuration adapts to varying waste stream compositions without manual intervention, maintaining consistent throughput regardless of seasonal fluctuations or material characteristics—maximising asset utilisation.
Labour Efficiency—Automated Processing Replaces Manual Sorting
Ascot’s previous C&D waste operations require extensive manual sorting, with significant labour costs, safety risks, and inconsistent quality outcomes. The M&K system’s screening, air separation, and magnetic recovery eliminated manual handling bottlenecks, reducing labour requirements by 65% while improving workplace safety compliance. The ergonomic picking station design focuses remaining labour on high-value quality control rather than hazardous manual separation tasks.
The M&K system’s lowers operating costs per tonne processed combined with improved safety outcomes and consistent material quality.Â
Transform Your Skip Hire Operation Into Manufacturing Excellence
Ascot Bin Hire’s investment demonstrates the achievable transition from landfill dependency to profitable resource recovery;Â delivering measurable business transformation from basic waste handling to high-value material manufacturing.Â
Contact M&K today for a comprehensive site consultation and discover how our recycling technology can transform your waste management operation into a competitive manufacturing advantage.
Visit the-mkgroup.com or call our technical team to schedule your no-obligation assessment and replicate the business improvements achieved by Ascot Bin Hire.
M&K is the leading supplier of innovative static, mobile and modular waste recycling and material handling technology combining unparalleled technological manufacturing capabilities with decades of application expertise. Established in 1977, M&K design, manufacture & support static, mobile and modular Shredders, Trommels, Recycling Screens, Star Screens, Conveyors, Picking Cabins, Air Separators, Crushers & Washing Systems.
To learn more, click here, for a no obligation discovery call book a time here, or call/What’s App now on +447786561002.
