Smarter solutions to industrial metal and PVC waste
We’re on a mission to reduce industrial waste by recovering and returning it to the economy as valuable resources, no matter how technically challenging that is.
Just 3-5% of PVC is recycled in Australia! That’s why we’ve partnered with CSIRO, RMIT, the Vinyl Council of Australia and The Department of Industry, Science and Resources to develop new PVC processing technology.
Additionally, we’ve invested in a state-of-the-art metals recycling plant that recovers much higher percentages than the scrap industry can.
We return value to you. And keep your cable waste out of landfill.
Recycling Rate A guarantee under the RecyCable program
50%
Maximum competitors recycling rate Based on everyday cable waste
80
Tonnes weekly processing capacity
8000
Total tonnes recycled to date
What drives JR Hammer?
We are industrial waste reduction experts, recycling technology innovators & circular economy warriors.
But we’re also businesspeople who understand our clients need solutions that make commercial sense.
“I truly believe that waste represents failure. Failure of imagination, failure of technology and most of all failure to take responsibility.
When scrap merchants talk about recycling cables, they don’t tell you that most of the material goes into landfill.
So I set out on a mission to find a smarter, more responsible approach to processing waste the scrap industry can’t deal with, and return it back to industry for a second life.
I’ve partnered with government, researchers, industry bodies and academics to solve the great PVC recycling challenge and invested heavily in high-capacity machinery that achieves exceptional recycling rates.
I’m determined to do this so everybody wins; the building industry, cable makers and the environment.”
We know you care, but we also know it needs to stack up commercially.
We’ve developed flexible operational solutions that make it easy to unlock the full value of waste and reduce environmental impacts.
We collect your waste as regularly as you need – easy!
The key here is we make it operationally easy for you. We can provide bins and collect them, you can drop waste at our facility, we even have a program where you can exchange waste for credits at prominent electrical wholesalers! We'll do what's best for you.
We issue valuable green certificates
Because we have end-to-end accountability, we can issue you a Green Recycling Certificate to show your commitment to sustainability and meet your ESG requirements. They also help you stand out when competing for the next project!
Just ask our partners
JR Hammer has been an invaluable partner in our PVC recycling project through the CRC-P funded government grant. Collaborating with Josh has been a fantastic experience—his deep understanding of the scientific challenges and commitment to finding innovative solutions make a real difference. His engagement in international conferences to explore cutting-edge recycling technologies and gather insights for RMIT and CSIRO researchers is truly commendable. Beyond his technical contributions, his co-funding and dedication to circular economy principles align perfectly with RMIT’s vision for sustainability and environmental impact. We highly value this partnership and look forward to continued collaboration.
Dr. Yilas SabriRMIT University, Visiting Scientist
Josh has been an invaluable advisor on our circular economy journey. His expert guidance has allowed us to seamlessly integrate sustainability and circular economy methodologies into our core business practices. What’s been particularly impressive is how these implementations have created a meaningful point of difference in our competitive tenders and proposals, helping us stand out in a crowded marketplace. Having built a long-term relationship with Josh over the years, we’ve seen consistent value and look forward to continuing this productive partnership well into the future.
Besheer SabaPROELEC, Managing Director
“JR Hammer’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in cable recycling is truly commendable. Through the Australian Cable Initiative, JR Hammer has pioneered an effective and responsible approach to recycling residual lengths of electrical cable, significantly reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. Their dedication to environmental responsibility not only benefits the industry but also sets a new standard for sustainable cable management. We fully support and applaud JR Hammer’s efforts in making a real difference for both businesses and the planet.”
Nick CousinsAustralian Cable Initiative, Chair of Australian Cable Initiative
Finding partners who truly understand sustainability isn’t easy, but this company exceeded all our expectations. Josh has created something special—a business that expertly recycles PVC from electrical cables and enabled us to develop a lighter, more sustainable concrete by replacing sand with their recycled materials.
Peter FolinoGully Concrete, Owner
At Think Polymer Technologies, we’re proud to collaborate with JR Hammer as part of our commitment to sustainable innovation. The recycled PVC provided by JR Hammer—recovered through the separation of copper cable—forms a key raw material in our advanced manufacturing process.
Using proprietary analytical technology developed in collaboration with Sustainability Victoria and the CSIRO, we assess the properties of the recycled material and enhance it through targeted additives or synergistic blending with other PVC streams to meet the performance requirements of our products.
This ongoing partnership with JR Hammer is a standout example of how collaboration across industries can accelerate circular manufacturing. Together, we’re transforming waste into high-performance, commercially viable products, helping to close the loop on plastic reuse.
Jack FitzgeraldCo-Founder, Think Polymer Technologies
Scrap the old ways and stop wasting your waste!
Let’s get around the table and talk about our win-win solutions.
