Category: Junkyards

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is the unlawful deposit of waste larger than litter onto land, i.e.:  waste materials dumped, tipped or otherwise deposited onto private or public land, where no licence or approval exists. Illegal dumping varies from small bags of rubbish in an urban environment to larger scale dumping of materials in isolated areas, such as bushland. The majority of illegal dumping is of construction and demolition (C & D) waste being dumped by unscrupulous trades or unethical construction & waste…

Australian Junk Yard Website

Vintage, industrial, salvaged, upcycled …… your guide to Australian businesses that rescue or reuse secondhand goods. We locate the best vintage shops, salvage yards and upcycling studios; take lots of photos to give you a peek inside; run through their stock and services; and show you how to find them. Digging for treasure is always fun. Check The Junk Map to see what’s hidden in your neighbourhood!” https://www.thejunkmap.com.au/…

Ye Olde Oil Tin

Years ago scrapyards, second hand shops and your local tip were a hive of activity for the Saturday and Sunday Dads. Men would spend part of their weekend working in the garden or around the house. Then off to the local tip you would all go, piling into the Ford Falcon station wagon. The front passenger seat usually occupied by the eldest child, as Mums generally decided to opt out and stay at home making the most of the peace…