This article highlights the early successes of a diversion program in the qathet region aimed at keeping construction, renovation, demolition, and other reusable materials out of the landfill. It showcases how strong community buy‑in, cross‑sector collaboration, and material exchanges between local businesses, nonprofits, and government are contributing to a growing circular economy. The story underscores the role of Synergy Foundation’s Circular Economy Hub project in fostering connections, building a local secondary materials market, and creating economic, environmental, and job opportunities through waste diversion and reuse.