On-Farm Plastic Waste Recycling Collection Program

Eastern Riverina Landcare Group is offering a FREE on-farm plastics recycling program at each of Lockhart Shire’s Waste Disposal Centres during normal opening hours.

What items will be accepted?

  • Silage film
  • Bunker plastic
  • Grain bags
  • Twine (must be bagged separately)

What will NOT be accepted?

  • Tarps
  • Bulka bags
  • Silage mesh
  • Poly pipe

How does it work?

It’s simple!

  • Pick up your FREE bags* from one of the following collection points: Lockhart Waste Disposal Centre, Delta Ag (Lockhart, Henty & Yerong Creek) or through Eastern Riverina Landcare Group (contact – secretary@erlg.org.au)
  • Sort your plastics, and make sure they are free from contaminants such as soil, rocks, metal and small furry animals
  • Bag your plastics and secure with a cable tie
  • Take to your nearest waste disposal centre and place into the designated skip

* NOTE: Un-bagged waste will not be accepted.

More information

For more information contact John Holstein at secretary@erlg.org.au

This project is brought to you by Eastern Riverina Landcare Group with assistance from Lockhart Shire Council and funding from the Australian Government Communities Environment Program