Frequently Asked Questions

Simply place their plastics into the Plasback Bin straight away! Then, once the liner is full, contact Plasback This simple action of placing the materials in the Plasback Bin as soon as possible after feed out keeps the plastic much cleaner and this means recyclers are better able to use the plastic. It also helps to keep your farm tidy and there is less risk of the plastic polluting the countryside.

The circular Plasback Bin is designed to hold a heavy duty liner in such a way to allow farmers to pack the most plastic into each liner. The Plasback Bin has a horizontally sliding lid to keep out rain and to keep the plastic secure in the liner. When the liner is full you simply take off the lid, tie the liner off, undo the two latches at the front and remove the filled liner.

Yes, smaller liners are available for small holdings. These liners hold up to 20 wraps and will be collected for $30 plus GST. A bin liner costs $8.05 including GST ($9.20).

Apart from the contamination issue, loose plastic is difficult to collect. It is hard to judge how much material is lying in a pile and it is not easy to agree a price for collecting a random pile of material without having to go to the expense of weighing the collection vehicle after each pickup. It is also complicated to plan collections, as the collector does not know how much material to expect at each pick up point. The liner serves as a unit both for planning purposes and for making a fair charge to everyone.

Yes and that’s fine. We accept there will always be some dirt. We are trying to stop the excessive contamination that happens after the bale has been fed out. In particular heavy objects are often thrown on the piles of plastic to stop them blowing around and these types of objects cause serious damage to recycling machines.

No. This is because the whole of the liner and its contents are recyclable together. This means there is no further sorting to be done when the filled liner gets to the recycling plant. Also by having the same type of filled liner everyone is using the same standard “unit”. This means when we are organising collections in each local area we will know exactly what volume is available at each farm. Everyone will be paying the same uplift fee based on each liner regardless of the type of plastic or the amount in each liner.

No. But you must use the liner. If you want to make your own holder that’s fine, but the Plasback Bin has been specially designed to allow you to get the maximum amount of plastic into each liner. It has been designed by farmers for farmers. As you pay a fixed uplift charge for each liner regardless of how much is in the liner, the more plastic you get in the liner the better. The Plasback Bin has also been designed to allow you easy access to the filled liner so you can get the heavy liner out ready for collection.

This depends on how much care you take in filling the liner and whether or not you chose to use a Plasback Bin. You should aim to get around 150 used wraps into each liner but you will need to roll up the wraps before putting them in the bin. If you only use a liner you will not get quite as many wraps in.

The Plasback Bins are made from recycled farm baleage wrap so we can close the recycling loop. Recycling is essentially reusing materials into other products—this is when the recycling process is complete creating a circular economy (closed loop). The Plasback Bin is made from a single flexible sheet folded to make a circle, bin plastic is strong enough to withstand the New Zealand conditions.

Yes you can- however you need a separate liner per waste stream. This system also allows you to segregate plastics at source which again helps the recycling process. You can mix your baleage wraps with silage pit covers, smooth plastic feed bags, and plastic packaging that comes on farms. If you take your silage pit cover off in strips then put the strips into the liner. If you fold the cover off the pit in one, and you want to dispose of it, then simply fold the cover into a parcel and leave it by the Plasback Bin ready for collection. There will be a $50 + gst charge to uplift this parcel. If you have half tonne or one tonne feed or fertiliser bags these should be kept separate from the other plastics as they are a different plastic.

We do not take net wrap. It is important that you do not mix baler twine or net wrap with the baleage wrap as they are different plastics. Please separate the net wrap from the baleage wrap before putting only the baleage wrap in the Bin. (Twine can go in a separate liner to be recycled).

Once you have joined the scheme you will be sent a leaflet telling you which plastics can be mixed and which plastics cannot be accepted and have to be kept separate. If in doubt phone Plasback.

Click here to organise a collection or free phone 0508 338 240.

We do not supply certificates, but you can use the Invoice from the collectors as proof that you are disposing of the plastic correctly.

They will be charged for the full cost of disposal including any remediation costs. We may be unable to collect from them again and they will have to make alternative arrangements for the collection of their plastic.

No. This is an on farm collection service.

You should leave your liners at the farm yard with easy access for a lorry. This should be a hard standing area clear of overhanging trees and cables. Please do not stack liners too close to a building.

The set-up costs are as follows: The Plasback Bin is priced at $804.54 plus GST and this is a one-off cost. After that the cost is in purchasing liners, a single liner holds approx. 150 bale wraps. After that you only pay $50 plus GST for the collection of each liner.

No. This is a simple “pay as you go” service.

The practice of burning and burying waste plastics on farm is not good for the environment and is not best farming practice. Many farmers continue to do this because there has been no alternative. However global supply chains are demanding increased emphasis on greener production methods and these include environmental issues such as waste disposal. Some regional and local councils already have clean air legislations which prohibit the burning of plastic and more are likely to introduce bans in the near future. The more farmers who support the collection scheme the cheaper and more widespread it will become.

 Plasback truly appreciates your initiative and understands your preference for bale collection. However, we currently prioritize the use of Plasback Liners due to potential contamination risks that could impact our business and collectors.

Plasback operates 9 balers nationwide that create large bales. Much of the Agricultural Stretch film is currently exported, and we need to ensure compliance regarding contamination. Unfortunately, an element of the farming community continues to try and hide rubbish in the bales and liners, including rims, waratahs, suitcases, tyres, and in some cases, animal carcasses.

We cannot guarantee that the product is free of contamination and therefore, as part of best practice, cannot accept it. We hope you understand our position and continue to support our efforts in maintaining efficient and safe operations.