This page contains information on options for the recycling/disposal of old and unwanted farm chemicals, plastic chemical containers, and bale wrap and other farm plastics.
For other information on sound environmental farming practices, see our Farmers' Guide to the Regional Plans.
Farm chemicals
Agrecovery Chemicals is a safe and simple national collection and disposal system for unwanted and expired chemicals in agriculture. Users can register either via www.agrecovery.co.nz or by calling 0800 AGRECOVERY (247 326) and provide information about the type and quantity of chemical they wish to dispose of.
Chemicals are classified into Group 1 and Group 2.
Collection and disposal of Group 1 chemicals is free (costs are covered within the levy that brand owners collect and pay the Agrecovery Foundation as part of the Agrecovery Container programme). Collection fees and some disposal costs for Group 2 chemicals are met by the User.
Payment is required prior to collection and disposal.
When a threshold amount of chemical is registered in a region, plans for a collection event at an appropriate and safe site will be confirmed by the programme managers. Users who have made bookings will be informed of the date and location of the collection event, and their appointment time. In some cases, the chemicals may be picked up from the user's property.
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Chemical containers
Agrecovery also provides a recovery solution for waste plastic agricultural containers that are Agrecovery branded.
Farm plastic is a persistent and growing problem for farmers and growers throughout New Zealand. Agrecovery will enable farmers and growers to dispose of their plastic chemical containers in a responsible way.
Agrecovery collection sites have been established at:
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Hawera: Ingrams Contracting, 90A Collins Street, ph 06 278 4786. Service hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Stratford: Rick Coplestone Agrispray, 43 Cloten Road, Stratford, ph 06 762 2627. Service hours: 1pm-4pm on Fridays.
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Waitara: Transfer Station, Norman Street. Service hours: 1pm-4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
To find out more about the programme, including which companies are currently part of the scheme, read the newsletter or go to the Agrecovery website (see links below).
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Silage wrap and other farm plastics
A number of Taranaki contractors are involved in the Agpac scheme to collect plastic farm waste. Containers are provided to collect the plastic waste, especially bale wrap. Farmers can buy a bin ($530 + GST) and liners ($15 + GST), then either drop off the full liner ($20 + GST charge) or arrange to have it collected ($40 + GST). For more information contact:
- Ken Moratti (Inglewood 06 756 8066, 027 443 4858)
- Mark Hinton (Stratford 06 765 6668)
- Barry Taunt (Stratford 06 762 2890, 021 139 9875)
- Michael Silson (Kaponga 06 764 6222)
Egmont Refuse in Scott St, Hawera, is accepting silage wrap for a nominal charge. It needs to be contained, for example in urea bags (which also helps prevent further contamination), and should be as clean as possible. So it needs a good shake before putting it in the bags.
For more details, call Raymond Buckland on 06 278 6170.
Another option that may suit farmers needing to recycle a small number of wraps is the Agrecovery Wrap Programme.
Agrecovery bags (five for $60, with each bag taking 12 wraps) can be purchased through the Agrecovery website or through Allied Farmers or Farmlands. Farmers “log” their collection requirements with Agrecovery either via the web, by calling a freephone number or by email. When there is sufficient material in a particular area, collection will be organised. For more details, call Agrecovery on 0800 247 326 or check out the website.
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