For many people, “crete” first brings to mind “concrete”, “bricks”, “timber”, and “waste” when a building is scheduled for demolition. However, one other potentially valuable material isn’t always considered: metal. Construction sites contain a wealth of materials that can be salvaged from waste rather than discarded, such as copper pipes, electrical cables, aluminium frames and trusses, steel beams, and brass fittings. If managed appropriately, these can all be separated, gathered and recycled. In this instance, construction waste recycling will be significant. Australia’s construction industry is increasingly recognizing the importance of extracting valuable metals from construction waste before it enters the landfill, not only to combat waste and save materials, but to create added value from other materials and resources as a valuable extra.