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Below are references and links to plastics recycling programs. This list will be added to as knowledge of additional programs becomes available.
Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) Ron Perkins 540-463-7377 The Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) is an industry funded not-for-profit organization that safely collects and recycles agricultural crop protection, animal health and specialty pest control product containers (Jugs and Drums). Visit the website for more information East Jordan Plastics 800-353-1190 East Jordan has a comprehensive plastics recycling program. Visit the website for more information Infinity Recycling 410-778-5949 Infinity does not recycle agricultural plastics, but does have programs to recycle: Cardboard, Office paper, Aluminum cans, and Non-ferrous scrap metal Serves Maryland's Mid-Shore region. Visit the website for more information Postponed in 2023 (read more in link below) Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Regulation Section 410-841-5710 Pesticide container recycling Visit the website for more information Maryland Recycling Network The Maryland Recycling Network (MRN) represents individuals and organizations from every facet of recycling who join together to promote the 3 "R's" of recycling - sustainable reduction, reuse and recycling of materials otherwise destined for disposal. This site also includes recycling resources and county contacts Visit the website for more information New Jersey Department of Agriculture 609-292-5532 New Jersey Department of Agriculture recycling program - Out-of-state growers can take used film to the Burlington County Occupational Training Center in Mt. Holly. Both white and clear nursery film and clear multi-season greenhouse covers can be recycled. Film must be free of lathing, staples, and saran. Loads containing other agricultural plastics, such as bags, mulch film, shrink film, stretch film, drip irrigation, or ground cover film, will be rejected at the collection sites. Visit the website for more information Owl Corporation 410-282-0067 Full Scale Recycling Facility Visit the website for more information Premier Patriot Recycling Dave Wright 203-589-6424 Premier Patriot Recycling is a brokerage that works with domestic and international end users. Referrals are available, and the company will always pay before the terms are due, and that payment will include freight pick up costs. Premier can even provide you with a free quote by simply sending them pictures, volume/weight, and your zip code. Premier Patriot Recycling has worked with some of the largest nurseries in the country, but also works with small to medium size farms and state government soil and ware commissions. UCS - Universal Commodity Services Rich Pereira 347-587-5539 SPC (Small Plastic Container) Recycling Program: Bids on the purchasing of recyclable plastic film. Visit the website for more information Ultra-Poly Corp Connie Jones 570-897-7500, ext. 1201 Ultra-Poly Corp is a large reprocessor servicing the East Coast. We have the capability of producing 170MM pounds of pellets annually on 9 extrusion lines; so we do not simply bale and export the Nursery Film. Ultra-Poly Corp has been in business 40 years with a stellar reputation in customer service, technology know how and delivery solutions that exceed expectation. We can also handle other agricultural plastics, such as mulch film, shrink/stretch film, irrigation tubing and flower pots. Visit the website for more information USAg Recycling Sam Gibson 1-800-654-3145 Visit the website for more information Zook's Plastic Recovery 717-656-4422 (leave a message and your call will be returned) Visit the website for more information |
