SKIPZ Recycling specialise in skip bin hire operations across metropolitan Melbourne and Brisbane. SKIPZ also operates Green Star certified recycling facilities that separate and classify waste streams to maximise resource recovery and minimise waste to landfill.
Our diversified commercial contracting services incorporate concrete recycling and contract crushing, reclaimed architectural and furniture grade timber, and scrap steel recycling.
We value our role in the circular economy and take great pride in our ability to partner with our clients to achieve their sustainability aims. Our waste management and resource recovery capabilities are built upon safety, knowledge, integrity, people and – ultimately – zero waste.
Why SKIPZ?
Management
Kevin Keaney
Chief Executive OfficerKevin has led organisations of significant size, scale and complexity – managing both horizontal and vertical growth initiatives, and personally orchestrating and negotiating strategic mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. He understands the value of disrupting the status quo, and is renowned for helping entities launch and execute profitable operational models, while developing corporate culture. Kevin holds a Master’s in Business Management from Monash University.
Simon France
Sales & Marketing ManagerHaving spent 29 years in senior management roles across the automotive industry, Simon joined Konstruct Environmetal as Sales Manager in 2017. His contribution to growth and a successful trade sale led him to joining Bingo Industries as Victorian Sales Manager for the next 4 years. His ability to deliver customer focused outcomes, including meeting social procurement targets, while directing a highly successful sales growth and acquisitions strategy will be a key driver for SKIPZ Recycling and our aspirations to being the industry leader in recycling and environmentally sustainable outcomes.
Brendan McCormack
Logistics & Equipment ManagerAfter a brief stint in professional sports where he played VFL/AFL football for both Fitzroy and Brisbane Lions, Brendan chose a career in recycling and waste management with Collex/Veolia in 1995. After 13 years Brendan joined forces with industry peers to create Konstruct Environmental in 2008, helping grow the business from one truck to twenty two trucks before its sale to Bingo Industries in 2017. As Transport Manager for Bingo he was responsible for steering its fast growing Victorian operations, until joining SKIPZ as Transport Manager in March 2022.
Mahesh Malani
Finance ManagerMahesh joined SKIPZ as Finance Manager in March 2022. He has held Senior Finance function roles at several public companies including Cleanaway, Bingo and Konstruct Environmetal. He has strong leadership skills and experiences in waste management sectors in management accounting and financial control strategies. He is known for his ability to lead businesses through significant transition, growth and improvement while pursuing sustainable solutions. Mahesh holds a Master of Accounting and is qualified CPA and member of CAP Australia.
Ronen Erulkar
Operations ManagerFollowing his studies at the University of Melbourne in 2014, Ronen spent 6 years at Valyarra Group working in the construction industry as a Project Manager before his promotion to the role of General Manager in 2020. Having led the company to securing a number of major national contracts, Ronen joined the SKIPZ team as Operations Manager in January 2022 and will be a key driver of the growth as operations expand across metropolitan Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Ronan’s leadership capabilities are also recognised through his role as President of the Lilydale Cricket Club.
Peter Andrews
Safety, Culture & Environment ManagerWith a long history in quarrying and mining sectors, Peter came to the recycling and waste industry more than 10 years ago with a comprehensive understanding of fixed and mobile plant operations. Peter’s experience and appreciation of heavy industry safety and environmental risk and assessment profiling has been the foundation of his focus to ingrain a “Zero Harm” culture and “Safety First” OHS and environmental practices across all facets of the SKIPZ Recycling business. In doing so, Peter will ensure SKIPZ remains fully compliant with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
Joint Venture Partner
Delta Group is one of the largest diversified contractors of their type in the world today. Established in Victoria since 1988, Delta Group operates in all states and territories of mainland Australia. Their diversified contracting services include concrete recycling and eco products manufacture, fixed and mobile contract crushing and screening, structural demolition, asbestos and hazmat removal, civil engineering and construction, landscaping and external works, site remediation, rehabilitation and revegetation, heavy plant hire, and materials solution management.
1000+
experienced and qualified staff
1000+
specialist plant and equipment
640
million annual turnover
Sector capabilities
SKIPZ Recycling operates across metropolitan Melbourne and Brisbane, with our day-to-day operations involving a wide range of public and private sector clients.
COMMERCIAL
RETAIL & HOSPITALITY
RESIDENTIAL
HEALTH & AGED CARE
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Waste Separation & Certification
Once separated, waste is classified and removed to approved landfill and/or cleanfill sites, as well as to experienced and qualified secondary market processors in metropolitan and suburban locations, including (but not limited to):
- Concrete, Bricks, Asphalt & Dirt
- Paper, Cardboard & (Soft) Plastics
- Steel
- Timber
- Rubber, Plasterboard & PVC Wiring
All SKIPZ recycling facilities feature certified weighbridges and maintain fully auditable accounts of incoming and outgoing waste streams.
We employ a comprehensive waste docketing system, including records and reports to track all materials received, sorted and processed (including rejected loads).
Quality Assurance
Our Quality, Safety and Environmental management systems comply with Australian and International Standards to international standards and all SKIPZ Recycling sites operate under approved conditions which maintain the highest level of safety and quality control for incoming materials, reprocessing and finished product sales.
Sustainability Reporting
SKIPZ takes great pride in our ability to partner with our clients to achieve their sustainability aims as well as to navigate changing social, political, economic and legislative landscapes. We are aware of our obligations under the relevant Commonwealth, Victorian, Queensland and New South Wales legislation as they relate to our waste management and resource recovery services. We also understand the Green Star accreditation and sustainability rating frameworks.
- Green Star Aligned Reporting Systems
- Local Council Approved Waste Transfer Facilities
- Independently Audited & Certified Recycling Facilities
- Comprehensive Waste Stream Tracking, Docketing, Tipping & Invoicing System
- GPS Tracking Vehicles
- Licensed Landfill & Cleanfill Disposal
- Performance Benchmarking & Best Practice Insights
Chain of Responsibility
SKIPZ Recycling employs NHVR and HVNL compliant policies, procedures and practices, including:
- Safety, Fatigue, Mass Management & Speed
- Risk Assessment Audits – Internal & External
- CoR Heavy Vehicles Management Plan + Transport Management Procedure
- Hazard Report Forms + Site Risk Assessments – inclusive of NHVR
- Daily Pre Start Checklists
- Daily Take 5s
Social Procurement
SKIPZ has the capability to achieve site or project specific social procurement targets as required under Commonwealth, Victorian, Queensland and New South Wales legislation. We maintain processes and registers for the identification and engagement of businesses to provide ongoing employment opportunities for Aboriginal, Disabled, and/or Disadvantaged Australians as they relate to our clients and their project requirements.
