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Rock your project with our NEW Sandstone Spalls
Great news for Sydney’s landscapers and civil construction companies! Benedict Sand & Gravel has broadened its range of quality building products and materials to include Sandstone Spalls, which are ideal for any upcoming infrastructure and landscape projects. The...
Bringing Cooks River and Parklands Back To Life
By the 1970’s the Cooks River was arguably one of Australia’s most polluted rivers. It became the dumping ground for many local factories and industries toxic waste. Locals often joked if you fell in you would dissolve. In February 2019 Federal Labor pledged $200...
Proud Major Supplier – Western Sydney Wanderers Centre of Football
After being sidelined by COVID-19 for several months The Western Sydney Wanderers have returned to training at the Western Sydney Wanderers Centre of Football. Benedict are proud to be major suppliers for the recently opened state of the art natural turf sports fields...
The team that won’t waste your time
How many of us have created waste during the COVID days? In the industry building sites full of construction waste have been popping up left, right and centre, Tradies are flat out, and even the home handymen are on their toes, knocking down walls in an attempt to...
Benedict Recycling Girraween Now Open for Business
Rain didn't put a dampener on the opening of Benedict Recycling’s new facility at Girraween which officially commenced trading on 16th March. The site’s close proximity to Parramatta and Blacktown in Sydney’s growing western suburbs it will cater for the increased...
We’re backing the Knights – again!
KNIGHTS HEADQUARTERS - 14.3.2020 Newcastle Knights are once again proud to announce that Benedict Recycling have re-signed with the sponsorship family in 2020 as an official partner of the Club. Benedict Recycling is a market leader in waste recycling and resource...
Birthday Love | Love our New Look
Benedict loves February 14. Not only is today Valentine’s Day but is also our 54 Birthday! Benedict was founded by Ronald (Ron) Benedict Smith and his wife Margaret on February 14 1966, Changeover Day, which saw the old system of pounds, shillings and pence gave way...
Benedict Bushfire & Draught Relief Donations
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that 2019 was the hottest, driest year on record. We experienced one of the worst droughts in decades, and heatwave conditions resulting in devastating bushfires. Throughout this destruction it was heartening to see...
Beekeepers stung by drought and bushfires
Drought and bushfires have impacted the environment, reducing the pollen and nectar honeybees need to survive and produce honey. Apiarists are now being forced to make a beeline for the coast in search of food for their starving bees. Anthony Deighton is one such...
Benedict announces two year sponsorship of the Western Sydney Wanderers
On the back of several successful collaborations with the Wanderers, Benedict has proudly accepted the opportunity to partner with the National A-League club with a two-year sponsorship deal. As part of their vision for the future, the Wanderers recently opened stage...
Shining Stars – Donation Day
Last Friday we had the privilege of meeting two inspiring women - Lyn and Kylee the founders of the Shining Stars Foundation. For 4 years they have been running their outreach service across Macarthur and Liverpool. Both Lyn and Kylee have full time jobs and family...
Newcastle Knights Fans ‘Clean-Up’
A young Carrington couple got the surprise of their lives when Newcastle Knight’s players Slade Griffin and Herman Ese’ese knocked on their front door and asked if they’d like a hand cleaning up. Last month Laura Parker and partner Michael Hidalgo entered Benedict’s...
Fairfield Hospital – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Garden Space Opening
Benedict is always proud to be part of community-based initiatives. Fairfield Hospital’s new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander garden is one such initiative and a physical reminder of the cultural importance of Australia's Indigenous people. Constructed on...
Green Light at Menangle
Benedict Industries, together with our partners Mirvac and the Halfpenny family, are proud to announce that the NSW Department of Planning and Environment have now approved the rezoning of our Souwest Development Menangle lands. After years working with the community...
Giving a Helping Hand
Just before Christmas, Benedict Recycling ran a competition in Newcastle and Wollongong giving local residents the chance to win a Clean-Up Crew for the day. The first lucky winners, Kathleen & Jim Dorman from Warners Bay received a timely visit from our lads –...
Benedict – Not For Sale
Recent industry rumours have suggested that Benedict Recycling is being bought by Bingo Industries Ltd. As it has been on previous occasions, this rumour is completely unfounded.
Clean Up with our Free Trailer Hire
Tipping your waste couldn’t be easier since we launched our free trailer hire* at all our recycling facilities.
Women in Waste Breakfast with WMAA
Today we celebrated women in this essential industry, the waste industry. What was secret women’s business not that long ago is now an everyday topic of conversation.
Western Sydney Wanderers
The first stage of Western Sydney Wanderers (WSW) centre of excellence at Blacktown International Sports Park is well and truly underway.
Double the Service in Half the Time
Our Wollongong recycling facility has a new second weighbridge installed and is open for business, thanks to the good work of the Benedict Operations team.
