Thursday, 2 June 2011

Collection dates

Allerton Recycling is Open from 8.00 am to 5.00pm
Tuesday 6th December 2011

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Tuesday 7th February 2012
Tuesday 6th March 2012

Tuesday, 9 November 2010


Spray Cans
Please can we remind all members that foils and caps need to be placed in two seperate plastic bags. PET cans (eg.Starane, Cypermethrin, Galera,Pastor)should be kept seperate from other HDPE cans.

Friday, 5 March 2010

BASF Helps Agricultural Industry

BASF launched its new spray can today, its easier to wash and recyle. For more information click on the link on BASF picture (right)

This container addresses a number of practical problems for spray operators and recyclers. Including central opening for easy pouring, plastic labels, no foil, easy rinsing - easier disposal options for polymers in can and perhaps the best attribute is there is 20% less plastic in the container.

Farm Plastics Recycling

Plastics Acceptance Conditions 2008/2009 The following products will be accepted and should be delivered separated (or be easily separated on arrival) into the following categories *Fertiliser and seed bags *Net Wrap *Plastic String *Black Silage Plastic *Feed Sacks *Pesticide Containers *Other plastic packaging *Clean paper and cardboard Fertiliser bags should be completely empty and split into inners and outers. Seed bags should be completely empty. Black silage plastic and net wrap should be dry and have as little debris and organic matter as possible Pesticide containers will be accepted provided they dry and clean (triple rinsed with no cloudy residue in can). Foils and seals should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in a separate bag. Be prepared for rejection if they are not clean.

Allerton Recycling Aims

Allerton Recycling aims to;
* provide a cost effective sustainable recycling business for local farmers.
* help farmers and growers understand waste legislation and find practical solutions.
* engage with government, manufacturers, distributers and others in the food production business to find more streamline and effecient methods of recycling farm waste.
* investigate products and technology that can add value to agricultural waste.