FARM WASTE DISPOSAL
Farm Plastic Recycling Service
We collect bulk loads of agricultural plastic farm waste for businesses nationwide. Get in touch today to receive your quote.
Who we collect from
- Arable farms
- Livestock & dairy
- Horticulture & nurseries
- Contractors & agronomists
- Estates & farm shops
FARM PLASTIC DISPOSAL SERVICE
Farm Plastic Recycling For UK Businesses
Waste Management Regulations in the UK made it illegal for farms to burn or bury waste on their property in 2006. As a response to this impactful change, Plastic Expert has provided agricultural waste management and farm plastic waste recycling.
This makes it much easier to deal with the waste generated on your land, and recycle plastic. The alternative would result in plastic waste filling up incineration facilities and landfill sites.
Whether you produce plastic waste streams or hazardous waste that can cause harm to the environment and human health, we are here to help. Following duty of care we will provide hazardous waste consignment notes providing a clear audit of your waste.
Farm Waste Disposal Process
How our farm waste collections work
We provide a dedicated point of contact for each of our customers, with clear communication throughout. Collections are available on a ad-hoc or scheduled basis.
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Send us your details
Send us your contact information, waste details and collection address.
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Receive a quote
We provide a price for the collection, depending on the volume and location.
3
Arrange a collection
We provide licensed carriers to collect and transport the waste.
4
Recycle your materials
Farm plastic is sent for recycling and repurposed into new materials.
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Receive documentation
Waste Transfer Note and recycling certificate provided for your audit file.
Agricultural Waste Disposal
Farm Plastics We Recycle
We collect and recycle a range of farm plastics and hazardous waste items for businesses across the UK. This most commonly includes the following materials:
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Bale Wrap Recycling
Bale wrap is a strong, stretchy plastic used to cover and protect large round bales of hay or silage. Our recycling services help farmers to responsibly dispose of this material, reducing waste and preserving the environment. We also provide consumables, including baler twine, tape and strapping.
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Agricultural Film Recycling
Agricultural film is a type of plastic sheeting used in agriculture to cover and protect crops. We can collect agricultural plastics at a time that suits you.
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Silage Wrap Recycling
Silage wrap is a strong, airtight plastic used to cover and preserve silage, a type of fermented feed for livestock. Our silage wrap disposal services provide a solution for farmers across the UK.
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Polytunnel Recycling
Poly tunnels are structures made of plastic material used to extend the growing season and protect crops. They are an essential part of modern agriculture, and we ensure that they are managed in a sustainable way.
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Crop Cover Recycling
Crop cover is a type of plastic sheeting used to provide extra protection from frost, wind, and other weather conditions. Book your recycling collection today.
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Fertiliser Bags
Fertiliser bags are plastic bags used to store and transport fertiliser. Our recycling services cater to this product, helping your farm act sustainably.
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HDPE Canisters
HDPE canisters are plastic containers used to store and transport agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, and other products. We can also collect a range of other HDPE materials.
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Tyres
Other farm waste collected includes tyres used for equipment and machinery in agriculture.
COMPLIANCE
Farm Plastic Waste Regulations in the UK
As an agricultural business, it’s essential to be aware of the regulations concerning farm plastic waste. It is estimated that UK farms produce 135,500 tonnes of contaminated agricultural plastic waste each year. Compliance with these regulations not only promotes environmental friendly methods but also ensures your business remains in good standing.
In the 2022-23 financial year, The Environment Agency’s farming team carried out 4,000 farm inspections. This resulted in 1,536 recorded as non-compliant.
Here are some key regulations that apply to farm plastic waste:
- The ban on burning or burying waste plastic on farms came into effect in 2006.
- Waste plastics must be separated and clean to minimise contaminations.
- Farmers are encouraged to reuse and recycle where possible to minimise plastic waste.
- Emphasis on collaboration is made to enable bulk purchasing or reduce costs of disposal of plastics.
FARM WASTE COLLECTIONS
Our Farm Plastic Collection Service
At Plastic Expert, we have vast experience in collecting and recycling various waste types from a range of businesses. This includes plastic, cardboard and hazardous waste. Our team has specialist knowledge in the waste sector and is highly flexible to suit the businesses that we work with.
It is your legal duty to ensure that farm plastic waste is disposed of safely, causing minimal harm to the environment. Our professional team helps businesses nationwide recycle waste efficiently, providing waste transfer notes and all documentation necessary. Through our recycling solutions, your farm can reduce your carbon footprint whilst utilising efficient, affordable disposal methods.
FAQs
Silage wrap and sheeting, bale netting and twine, fertiliser and feed bags, crop covers, polytunnel film, plant pots and trays, and empty chemical containers. Most of it is LDPE or polypropylene, both fully recyclable.
Yes. Silage wrap is LDPE and one of the most readily recyclable farm plastics, provided it is reasonably free of soil, silage residue and stones. It is reprocessed into pellets and used for damp-proof membrane, sacks and refuse bags.
Burning or burying farm plastic is illegal under the Environmental Protection Act. You must use a registered waste carrier and keep the Waste Transfer Notes. We are licensed carriers and issue documentation for every collection.
Yes. Every collection comes with a Waste Transfer Note and a recycling certificate confirming the material was fully recycled, which covers your duty of care and any farm assurance audit. We also supply digital hazardous waste consignment notes where required.