The Brick Pit began trading in 1975, long before recycled brick was considered cool and fashionable, and before words like ‘sustainability’, ‘energy’ and ‘environment’ were part of the national conversation.
50 PLUS YEARS OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Australia’s oldest brick recycler leads the industry with an unrelenting commitment to customer satisfaction and a quality of product that is unsurpassed in the marketplace thanks to its world-first mobile automatic brick cleaning technology, (International Patent pending). The Alpha Dog automatic brick cleaning system has established an exceptional quality standard that is consistent and can be confidently specified over projects of any size. The Brick Pit’s in-house custom feature blends prevent banding and patchiness and are the choice of architects, builders and discerning home owners throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Since 1975, The Brick Pit has been supplying architects, designers, howneowners, builders, landscapers and shopfitters in Australia and overseas with premium, recycled bricks for residential, commercial and landscaping projects including custom homes, restaurants, cafes, commercial, retail, and residential complexes, council parks and outdoor spaces, leading education facilities and eco resorts.
Some notable projects include:
- UOW Sustainable Buildings Research Centre – Australia’s first 6 Star Green Star Rated building
- UOW iAccelerate building
- Sandstone Point Hotel (QLD)
- Sydney Olympic Park Jacaranda Square
- The Google Headquarters in Pyrmont
- Multiple HIA
Also, MBA award winning homes and installations within the Merivale Group including:
- Ivy
- Mr Wong
- Coogee Pavilion
- Papi Chulo
“Every time you reuse 2,000 old bricks instead of new bricks, you save the environment 1 tonne of CO2.”
Source: NIRAS Consultants
TRANSFORMING BRICK DEMOLITION WASTE
The Brick Pit contributes solidly to reducing landfill and CO2 emissions by recycling millions of lime-mortar clay bricks for reuse every year.
The business model is upcycling – also known as recycling for reuse.
Upcycling is superior to other methods of recycling that destroy the original product.
Upcycling is simply processing a product to be reused in its original form.
Reuse is the most energy efficient and environmentally sustainable type of recycling.
Bricks on demolition sites are separated from general waste and brought to The Brick Pit.
After being sorted, cleaned, graded and then blended to architect and customer requirements, the bricks are returned to the marketplace for reuse in new building and landscaping projects.
Brick recycling world-wide is riding a wave of unprecedented growth and development that reflects a firm commitment by consumers and governments to reduce landfill and CO2 emissions. The manufacture of new bricks is well-known to be a highly energy and resource intensive process that depletes the environment. As a result, demand for recycled lime-mortar brick is rising. The Brick Pit’s Brick Rescue initiative rewards and encourages the recycling for reuse of lime-mortar brick retrieved from demolition sites.
Awards and recognition
| 2015 | Milo Dunphy Award for Sustainable Architecture | AIA NSW | Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) |
| 2015 | AIA NSW | State Commendation for Education Architecture | Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) |
| 2013 | Master Builders Association | Excellence in Construction of Tertiary Buildings | Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) |
| 2013 | Master Builders Association | Excellence in Construction for Energy & Resource Efficiency | Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) |
| 2016 | AHA | Australia’s Best Regional Hotel Award 2016 | Sandstone Point Hotel |
| 2016 | Shop Fit Out Of The Year Award | SBIA | Surfection Manly |
| 2012 | Think Brick Australia | Horbury Hunt Award | Austinmer Beach House |
| 2016 | HIA | Australian Home of the Year Award | Nautilus |
| 2022 | Arch Daily | Building of the Year 2022 Nomination – The Rose House | Feature Blends |
| 2023 | Houses | Shortlisted Houses Alteration & Addition – House For Grandma | Feature Blends |
| 2023 | Australian Institute of Architects | Shortlisted Residential Alts & Adds – House For Grandma | Feature Blends |
| 2023 | Inside Out x Brickworks House of the Year Awards | Best Use of Materials – Brick – A House for Grandma | Feature Blends |
| 2023 | Grand Designs House of the Year Award | Small Renovation – A House for Grandma | Feature Blends |
| 2023 | Master Builders Association Excellence in Building Awards | Energy Efficiency & Environmental Sustainability – Ahara House | Feature Blends Recycled Paving Bricks |
| 2025 | Think Brick Australia | Horbury Hunt Award – Finalist – Maryville Heirloom House | Feature Blends |
| 2025 | Master Builders Association | Excellence in Housing Awards Winner – Terebithia House | Feature Blends |
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The Brick Pit serves regions far and wide, from NSW and QLD to ACT, VIC, SA, WA, and even New Zealand. Offering genuine Australian recycled bricks, our commitment to quality and sustainability knows no borders. Architects, builders, and homeowners trust us for our reliable service and genuine products, making a positive impact wherever our bricks are laid..
