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PLASTIC POTS/PLUG TRAYS/FLATS RECYCLING PROGRAM
Who can participate?
The program is open to all commercial nurseries and growers in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia and Ohio.
What types of plastics are accepted?
Pots, plug trays, flats and greenhouse film are recyclable. The pots and trays will be stamped with a recycling code—generally “2” for pots and “6” for trays.
How should the plastic be prepared?
Each type of plastic must be separated on its own pallet. As long as the recycling code is the same, different colors and sizes can be mixed on a pallet. Mixed pallets can be put on the truck, as long as each pallet only contains one type of plastic. If you are unsure of the plastic, please call and we will try to help figure it out. If you have only a little plastic, that you can not determine the type, you can put it on one pallet and mark it “miscellaneous”.
Try to knock the majority of the dirt out of the pots and trays. Usually, tapping the back of the piece will accomplish this. A thin layer of dirt is permissible but excessive dirt could result in rejection of the load. Trays and pots should be nested tightly and stacked on the pallet. Generally, it is best to create 4-foot stacks and then lay each stack, on its side, on the pallet. The pallet should be stacked 7-8 feet high and then banded or stretch-wrapped to avoid movement during transport. The key is to place as much as possible on each pallet.
The greenhouse film should be folded or rolled and placed on a pallet and, then, secured, with film or banding. Greenhouse film will also be accepted in bales or stuffed in cartons. In no case, can the film be stuffed into the truck. All plastic must be easy to load and unload.
What is the plastic worth?
The value of the plastic depends on the type of plastic, the total weight and your location.
We pay the freight, in all cases, so it is critical to load the truck as heavy as possible. Locations close to our hubs in Delaware and Ohio can earn a bit more than further distant places.
On loads under 20,000 lbs, most plastics are worth about $.02 per pound. Loads over 20,000 can earn an additional $.02 per pound. Locations near to our hub can earn another $.01-$.02 per pound. The weight is determined after grinding. We will ballpark the value, for you, prior to pickup. Checks are sent within 30 days of the pickup. Besides earning money for the plastic, you also save the hauling and dumping charges that run into the hundreds of dollars. And you are helping the environment.
How do I arrange a pickup?
Call Steve Wasserman at 410-374-2196 or email swasserman9@yahoo.com. If you have a full load, we can make a pickup within a few days. If you have a partial load, we will need to match you with another nursery in your area. This may require a few extra days to arrange the pickup.
Please direct all questions to:
Steve Wasserman
Cindarn Recycling
16154 Trenton Road
Upperco, Md. 21155
410-374-2196
Note: Usual disclaimer applies. Cindarn Recycling may not be responsible for any errors, omissions, and/or inconsistencies stated here. Our offer prices may change depending on the market conditions. We reserve the option of rejecting materials which may be contaminated, not properly sorted or not packaged according to our instructions.
Recycle Those Plastic Pesticide Containers – Get One Core Credit
The NJ Department of Agriculture announces its 2006 schedule for a free program torecycle empty plastic pesticide containers at the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex.
Non-refillable, high-density polyethylene # 2 (HDPE #2) containers used by agricultural, professional and commercial pesticide applicators will be accepted at the collection sites. In addition, HDPE #2 plastic pales, bulb crates, and similar items will be accepted.
Pesticide containers must be no larger than 55 gallons and triple rinsed. The MSDS booklet and the lid must be removed. The metal handles must be removed from the plastic pales.
The program is open to anyone who holds a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection pesticide license including state, county and municipal government agencies. Participants must follow the processing guide or the material will be rejected. You do not need a pesticide license to participate in the program if non-pesticide containers are recycled.
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has authorized Karen Kritz, Program Manager, NJ Department of Agriculture, to issue one core credit to pesticide license holders who bring in properly rinsed pesticide containers. Kritz will be on-site to collect the containers and issue the pesticide credits. To receive credit, participants must bring their pesticide license to the collection site and must follow the processing steps. Credits will not be issued for recycling items other than pesticide containers.
Contact Karen Kritz at (609) 984-2506 or karen.kritz@ag.state.nj.us with questions about this recycling program or other recycling questions.
2006 Pesticide Container Collection Program
Location:
Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex
169 Jesse Bridge Road (located off Route 55 Exit 29)
Deerfield, New Jersey
Time:
9 a.m. to Noon
Dates:
Friday, May 19
Friday, June 23
Friday, July 28
Friday, August 25
Friday, September 22
Friday, October 13
Friday, November 17
New Jersey Pesticide Container Collection Program Guide
Plastic Pesticide Container Processing Steps
- All pesticide containers must be either triple rinsed or pressure rinsed and drained;
- All pesticide containers must be free of residue (other than stains);
- Lids must be removed;
- Plastic labels with MSDS booklet must be removed (it is not necessary to remove all of the paper labels that are glued to the container)
- Only non-refillable pesticide containers will be accepted – drill a ¼-inch hole in the bottom of the container or with a utility knife make a 6-inch slit in the bottom of the container so the container will not hold liquids;
- Only pesticide containers embossed with HDPE and the recycling #2 will be accepted;
- Pesticide containers up to 55 gallons in capacity will be accepted; and
- Pesticide containers must have originally held an EPA registered pesticide.
Items That Will Not Be Accepted and Will be Returned to the Recipient
- Pesticide containers with dried formulation on the container, pour spout or the spout threads;
- Pesticide containers with any liquid residue;
- Pesticide containers where the insides are caked with dried residue;
- Mini-bulk, saddle tanks and nurse tanks, which can be made of fiberglass; and
- Pesticide containers with lids or lids by themselves.
